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!

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

• Heartworm Society  
  
  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
   
• 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.
  
  
• 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.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. 
  
  
• Veterinary Schools in the US  
  
  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.  
   
• Merial  
  
  This site is sponsored by Merial, the makers of Heartgard and Frontline, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.   
  
  
• Home Again
  
  Home Again is a comprehensive pet recovery service that uses a tiny microchip to reconnect people to their lost pets. Features with membership also include medical insurance for lost pets, pet ID tags, and 24/7 medical assistance through the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hot-line.
  
  
• 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 U.S., as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
  
  
• Animal Refuge League
  
  This animal shelter in Westbrook, Maine offers temporary refuge for lost, abandonded and surrendered pets.  Their goal is to find a permanent, loving home for each one of these animals.
  
  
• Animal Welfare Society
  
  This non-profit, private animal refuge in Kennebunk, Maine also has many animals that need loving homes. Check out their website for pictures and bios of animals that are up for adoption.
  
  
• VPI Pet Insurance
  
  Pet insurance can be very valuable coverage to have when your pet becomes sick or injured. VPI Insurance offers different plans to help you with these unexpected problems, as well as preventive care.
  
  
• American Kennel Club
  
  This site has a comprehensive listing of all AKC registered dog breeds in the United States.
  
  
• www.kariherer.com
  
  Talented local photographer specializing in pet portraiture.
  
  

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