RESOURCE LINKS

Emergency, Health & Safety:

• ASPCA 24 Hour Emergency Hotline for Poison Control
• Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction
  A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
• Companion Animal Parasite Council: Information on parasites.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information on zoonotic diseases.
• 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.
• Pet Travel Safety Information on Tracheobronchitis and travel tips
• 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.
• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

Other:

• 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.
• Veterinary Schools in the US This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
• 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
• Association of Avian
• Veterinary Information Network
  VIN is the world’s first and largest online veterinary community
• Caring Critters Animal Assisted Therapy Program
• Pet Care TV – Informational Videos

Shelters / Adoptions:

• Houston SPCA Adoptions / Animal Shelter
• Citizens for Animal Protection (CAPS) Adoptions / Animal Shelter
• HOPE Animal Rescue Group / Adoptions
• Greater Houston Area Rescue Groups Purebred Dog Rescue Group

Wildlife / Rehabilitation:

• Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition (TWRC) Wildlife Organization
• Wildlife Rehab & Education (WRE) Wildlife Organization

Cat’s only:

• Indoor Cat Initiative Information for owners of indoor 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.
• 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

Pet Products:

• 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.
• Hill’s Pet Nutrition
• Merial Heartgard & Frontline
• Royal Canin Pet Nutrition
• Purina Pet Nutrition

Bird’s and Exotics:

• The Birdbrain Bird Supplies
• The Gabriel Foundation Bird information and adoption
• Harrison’s Bird Foods
• Oxbow Pet Products Guinea Pig, Rabbit and other Exotic pet foods.
• Roudybush Bird Food

Pet Travel:

• Pet Care Travel
• Animal Port Houston Helps transporting your pet.

Dog’s Only:

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