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!

Local Referral Centers:

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center Home to several Veterinary referral specialists in the Greater Baltimore area.They have locations in Timonium and Annapolis.

Animal Dental Center a partner with the CVRC providing complete dental and oral surgical services.

Long Green Animal Dermatology Center Board-Certified dermatologist Dr. Joseph A. Bernstein, DVM DACVD located in Baldwin, MD (Harford County)

Veterinary Dermatology Center of Baltimore Board-Certified dermatologist Dr. Robert Buerger is located in Catonsville in the Greater Baltimore Area.

Atlantic Internal Veterinary Medicine is a partner with CVRC and has locations in Annapolis and Timonium

Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates Eight Board-Certified cardiologists see appointments at the CVRC facilies in Timonium and Annapolis.

Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank is a volunteer-based canine blood bank located in Severna Park, Maryland. They offer whole blood and blood products for emergency use, and are always looking for new donor pets to help save lives!

How-to information and tutorials for clients:

 Cornell University Feline Health Center for video tutorials for the cat owner, including giving your cat medications, trimming your cat's nails and diabetes management.

Local Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations:

Maryland SPCA 

Humane Society Baltimore County

Humane Society Harford County

Baltimore County Animal Control

Alley Animals

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter

SPCA of Anne Arundel County

Defenders of Animal Rights

Rocky's Ferret Rescue

Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue

Other Links of Interest:

Care Credit a credit line specifically for medical care. Apply online before you come in to save time! Qualifying applicants can receive up to 18 months interest-free.

Pet Insurance Review  Website that shows all the available pet insurance companies today and compares rates and coverage. Also includes reviews from insurance customers.

Winn Feline Foundation a non-profit organization established in 1968 that supports studies about cat health. Projects funded by Winn have provided information that is used every day in veterinary medicine to treat cat diseases.

Dogs and Ticks  A site dedicated to education for dog owners about ticks, tick borne diseases, your pet and your family.

Companion Animal Parasite Council This site has a wealth of information for pet owners about the parasites that might affect your pet and your family. 

Breedtru website  Canine Heritage Breed Test: a new genetic technology to DNA test your dog to help identify your dog's breed. Also available are genetic tests for professional breeders for DNA-assured pedigrees. 

PetWellness.com Monthly reminder email This site offers a free email service that willremind you to give your pet's monthly parasite preventionmedication. It is customizable and will help you remember when you need to get a refill from your Veterinarian! 

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

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! 

PET FOOD RECALL INFORMATION: provided by the FDA website to keep you up-to-date with current pet food recalls. 

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. 

The Great Cat Watch for feline wellnessIndoor Cat Initiative tips on keeping your indoor cat happy and healthy 

Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.  

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  

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

Please inform us of any dead links if you find them before we do! Thanks.