Helpful Links

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!

• Finding a new puppy
  Preadoption counseling for getting a puppy from a reliable breeder or shelter.
  
  
• We have a new puppy
  
  
• Companion Animal Parasite Council
  Everything you every wanted to know about parasites including a great map showing the prevalence of parasite-borne disease in your state and county.
  
  
• Heartworm Society   
  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here under Pet Owner Resources.
  
  
• Behavior problems  
  Southern Maine has many wonderful training facilities.  Trainers can be a great resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about  manners training, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this list out!  
  
  
• ASPCA Poison Control
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges 
  Ever considered becoming a veterinarian?  This website contains valuable information.
  
  
• Rainbow Bridge
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
  
  
• 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
  
  
• American Association of Feline Practitioners
  The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health