Helpful Links

In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!

 Fear of thunder and Other Loud Noises This is a link to information that can help your pets get through a scary time for them.

 Pet First Aid Kit A great check list for your pets first aid kit.

 Leptospira Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect human and animals.

 Giardia Giardia is a single-celled parasite that lives in your dog’s intestines.

 Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.

 HomeAgain Microchip  HomeAgain Microchips will increase the chance of your pets safe return home.

 VPI Pet Insurance  The Nation's oldest and largest pet insurance provider.

 Pregnancy and Pets  Information on things you should know if you're pregnant with pets.

 Dental Care For Your Pets  Don't forget our pets have teeth too. They need just as much care as our teeth.

 Butte County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Animal and Veterinary Careers  If you are interested in veterinary medicine, this program is a great starting point.

 Heartworm Society  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

 Cats and Heartworm Disease  Cats can also get heartworm disease. Find more information in this website.

 Pet and Diabetes  Visit this website for information on pets and diabetes.

 Behavior problems  We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day.

 Breeding your dog Things you should know before deciding to breed your dog.

 Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Guidelines  The CAPC guidelines address parasite prevention and management of common internal and external parasites in dogs and cats. 

 Dogs and Ticks  This website can provide you with information about tick-borne diseases.

 Lyme Disease Association  This site is dedicated to Lyme disease education, and prevention.

 Anaplasmosis Information regarding exposure, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. 

 National Animal Poison Control Center This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.

 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.

 Rainbow Bridge Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

 Pet Loss Grief Support  This website provides support to those that are preparing or have lost their beloved pet.

 West Nile Virus This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.

 Ehrlichia Infection in Dogs Information through veterinary partner.