Pet Species
Spotlights
CONSULTANT
Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine.
A searchable database of animal health problems. Users may search by species using the diagnosis or signs feature. Provides a description, signs, and references for animal illness or injury.
Safeguarding Pets (PDF | 31 KB)USDA. APHIS. Animal Care.
Information on how to safeguard your pet from theft.
Medline Plus Pets and Pet HealthDHHS. NIH. US Library of Medicine.
Provides much information on pet health and care, nutrition, specific conditions, senior animals, traveling, disaster, exercise, pet loss, etc.
Pet Health TopicsWashington State University. College of Veterinary Medicine.
A database of health information for pet owners.
Pet Food LabelsDHHS. FDA. Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Article discussing how to interpret pet food labels including the ingredients.
Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (2006)National Academies Press.
Information from the National Academie's board on agriculture and natural resources on the nutritional needs of dogs and cats.
Pet HealthUniversity of Tennessee. Pendergrass Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library.
Links to information about behavior, veterinarians, laws, bereavement, and emergencies for people who own all types of pets.
The Sale of Pets at Retail Pet StoresMichigan State University. College of Law. Animal Legal & Historical Center.
Provides an overview of retail pet store laws and table of state laws with pet store/pet purchaser protection acts (puppy lemon laws).
Animal HealthCornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine.
Expert veterinary medical information and resources on animal care and health issues. Also contains a searchable diagnostic database "Consultant" for veterinary medicine.
Companion Animal Behavior ProgramUniversity of California-Davis. School of Veterinary Medicine.
Articles and resources related to companion animal behavior.
Veterinary Partner.comVeterinary Information Network, Inc.
Provides reliable, up-to-date animal health information. Includes resources on behavior, diseases, health and drugs for dogs, cats, small mammals and reptiles.
Center for the Human-Animal BondPurdue University. School of Veterinary Medicine.
Information on bonding with pets both real and robotic.
Pet ColumnsUniversity of Illinois. College of Veterinary Medicine.
This database contains articles with general information for animal owners written by experts at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Pet Care InformationHumane Society of the United States.
In addition to basic pet care this site contains information on groomers, sitters, kennels, poisoning, moving, traveling, therapy and much more.
Behavior and Training IssuesAmerican Humane Association.
Practical tips and suggestions to identify and resolve problem behaviors.
Caring for Your New AnimalAmerican Humane Association.
Information on many topics of care including grooming, exercise, safety, microchips, spaying and neutering, winter care, etc.
Pet SafetyAmerican Humane Association.
Contains general safety information as well as reducing rabies risk, poison-proofing your pet; pet-proofing your home, preparing for disaster, etc.
Healthy PetsAmerican Animal Hospital Association.
Searchable site which includes a pet care library of resources, hospital locator, pet loss information, many subject specific brochures, FAQ's, etc.
Pet Behavior AdviceDumb Friends League.
Information on behavior problems including a Behavior Helpline.
Information Sheets on a Variety of Animal Behaviour ProblemsUniversity of Saskatchewan. Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Applied Ethology.
Information about behavior problems of domestic animals and animals kept in captivity
Animal Behavior Society (ABS)Promotes the study of animal behavior in the broadest sense, including studies using descriptive and experimental methods under natural and controlled conditions.
Pet Health CouncilThis site provides news news and research on pet health and welfare issues, the benefits of pet ownership and includes a special section for veterinary professionals.