Pet Library

There is certainly no substitute for visiting Ani-Mall, and all pet owners are more than welcome to contact us, regardless of what problems you might have.

However, if you want to research and get some background information, an excellent start is our own Veterinary Information Network library.

In addition to the VIN 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
• Breeds of Dogs
  A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
• Heartworm Society
  Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
• 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!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
• Advantage Flea Control
  This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.
• Novartis Animal Health
  This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.
• Frontline TopSpot by Merial
  Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers
• Rainbow Bridge
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• 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.
• 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
• American Animal Hospital Association
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• New York State Veterinary Medical Society
• American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
• American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
• Cornell University - College of Veterinary Medicine
• Pet Loss
  Grief support web site
• The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• Companion Animal Parasite Council
• American Kennel Club
• petswelcome.com
  The internet's largest pet/travel resource. Lodging Listings for over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches that are pet-friendly. Travel Tips section teaches you how to take your pet anywhere. Or visit Info Xchange to find answers from millions of other sophisticated travelers like yourself.
• VeterinaryPartner.com
• Healthypet.com
• World Wide Pet Names
  Everyone's favorite pet names - enter your pet's name or get ideas for naming your darlings.
• Working Dogs Cyberzine
  The international magazine for and about working and sporting dogs - and the people who love them.