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!
We cannot be responsible for, nor do we necessarily endorse, the content or opinions expressed within these websites.

Local Organizations

Safe Harbor Humane Society
Our local humane society in Kenosha, Wisconsin.


Wisconsin/Illinois Agility Group
A non-profit agility club full of hard-working, experienced volunteers who proudly offer a variety of training and competitive opportunities in a spacious, clean, conveniently-located training center about 1 hour SW of Milwaukee and 1 hour NW of Chicago.

Dog Parks in Wisconsin
A listing of local dog parks by city.

Petfinder
Learn before you adopt, search for adoptable pets, find adoption groups, post a pet classified ad, and sign up to be a volunteer

Local Businesses

Lakeshore Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Lakeshore Veterinary Surgical Specialists fullfills an outstanding need in the northern and southern Milwaukee metro areas for specialized surgical care, including a full complement of orthopedic, soft tissue and neurological surgeries.

Little Pals Services
Local pet sitting services and more.

Darby's Doghouse
Local pet grooming services

House of Faison's Grooming and Spa
Local pet grooming services

Precision Paws Salon
Local pet grooming services

Dogs

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

The American Kennel Club
This site has everything including breed information, events, breeders, clubs, news and more

Dog Breeds
Learn more about different dog breeds and follow other helpful links at LocalVets.com
  
Cats

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.


Exotics

Chicago Exotics, PC
A local Avian and Exotic animal hospital.  They have a lot of great links to exotic and avian sites on their Links page.


Pet Loss

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.

Best Friend Services
Best Friend Services-Memorials for a Lifetime offers high quality pet urns and other pet loss related products.

Ashes to Ashes Urn Company
Manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality cremation urns.


Behavior

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 the library page of this one out.


Medical Information

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

American Veterinary Medical Association
This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine

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.

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.
 

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 Disease, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.

Canine Epilepsy
Your source for information, support, treatments and solutions for veterinarians and owners of dogs with canine epilepsy and other diseases that cause seizures.




Product Information

K9 Advantix Flea Control
This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of K9 Advantix for dogs. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.

Frontline Plus by Merial
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline Plus for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as Frontline questions and answers

Revolution by Pfizer
Pfizer, the maker of Revolution, offers information about their product.

HomeAgain Microchipping
Learn more about the benefits of microchipping your pets.

Invisible Fence
The brand vets recommend most for dog safety and freedom.

Miscellaneous

Care Credit
Apply online for a veterinary expense credit card that you can use for emergencies.

Pet Health Insurance websites known to WMAH
Follow this link to our Pet Health Insurance page.

The Animal Rescue Site
Each click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Animal Rescue Site provides food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary.

Pet Place.com
A great site with info on dogs and cats; they have videos, featured articles, ask a vet, and more.

Petside.com
Sponsored by Iams.  This site has pet news, tips and treats, videos, photos, pet vet, locate a vet, breeds and shopping for dogs and cats.

Veterinary Schools in the US

There is a light at the end of the tunnel

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