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 pet health care and pet adoption organizations. 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! 

PET HEALTH CARE AND INFORMATION

• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here.
• Pet Food Recall   Complied list from the Food and Drug Administration of recalled pet foods.
• HomeAgain Microchip    This advanced pet identification system is a safe, simple, and permanent form of identification designed to quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners.  
• Behavior problems    Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out! 
• Heartgard Plus     This site, sponsored by Merial, provides information on heartworm disease and heartworm prevention.
• 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. 
• Advantage / K9 Advantix Flea Control     This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health - the makers of K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control. 
• Wisdom Panel Mixed Breed Analysis   Information on mixed-breed genetic identification for dogs using the most reliable DNA breed test available. 
• Purchasing Pet Drugs Online     Information and tips on buying pet drugs online from the Food and Drug Administration.
• Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction - Vet Med Library, UIUC   A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
• Frontline Plus Flea Control   Sponsored by Merial, the makers of Frontline Plus, this site has information about  flea and tick control for dogs and cats.   
• Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI)    VPI is the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance. 

PET ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONS

• County of San Diego Animal Services    
• Helen Woodward Animal Center
• FOCUS - Friends of County Animal Shelters
• Escondido Humane Society
• San Diego Humane Society

PET LOSS SUPPORT

• Rainbow Bridge   Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement    We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources. 

 
DOG RESOURCES AND LINKS

• Choosing a new puppy    This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy. 
• Breeds of Dogs    A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

CAT RESOURCES AND LINKS

• The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)    The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.