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!

•   Purchase your pet's medications online through a reputable pharmacy.  Once you are on the website, begin shopping by either clicking on the "Get Started" box or enter your email and password. If you click on the Get Started box, you will enter your information and they will send you an email with your password. Have your credit card ready to purchase your items. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 217-253-3221.  
  
   
•   Visit Remind My Pet and sign up to receive emails or text messages when your pet is due for his or her medication. Use it to remind you when to give heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention and flea prevention. Call us if you have have any questions at 217-253-3221.

•   Check out our Facebook page. Click "Like" to be a friend. Get up to date information about your pet, food recalls and events.
  
  
•   Animal Behavior Network  Lots of helpful information about pet behavior. Membership for one year is free to our clients.
  
  
  
•  Gentle Leader Instructional Video  View the instructional video at Premier's website. 

•   Hands 4 Paws  Humane group started in 2006 here in Douglas County. They educate people about proper pet care and responsible pet ownership. Their goal is to build a new shelter for unowned dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals in this county.   

•  Best Friends Local trainer. She holds Puppy Obedience classes as well as Adult Obedience Classes. Check out their website for more information.
  
  
•     AVSAB  Information about the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. 
  
  
• Foster Puppy Blog  A couple write about their experience fostering puppies for the Champaign County Humane Society. They also have posted videos.
  
  

• Animal Poison Control Center  24 Hour Emergency Veterinary Poison Hotline. Located in Urbana.  

• Animal Emergency Clinic  Emergency clinic located in Champaign. They are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm until 8 am and are open 24 hours a day on the weekend and holidays.
  
  
  
•   Paws & Remember  A local business in Champaign that has pet memorial products. You can post a story about your pet or get information on dealing with the loss of your pet.
  
  
  
•  Kirby and Cindy Pringle's Books  Local author and photographer published 2 humorous books about "dog people" Earl and Pearl and their adventures.   
  

• The Wrist Works   Local artist who makes pet and animal designed jewelry.

•     Information about animals, humane care and many other topics.  

•    Information about animals, their care, food recall and safety information and many other topics. 
  
   
• Douglas County Animal Shelter   View all the adoptable pets.   
  
   
• C.A.R.E.   Coles County Animal Rescue and Education   View all the adoptable pets in their shelter.
  
   
• Champaign County Humane Society   View all the adoptable pets and get info about pet care. 
  
   
• CARE Center   Companion Animal Resource and Education Center   Located in Urbana. The group has classes about pet care and training. They also have information about pet care and common problems owners may have. 
  
  
• Millie and Bo's Barkery  Gourmet pet treats, gifts and more. 10% of the profit on each order goes to help animals.
  
   
• Living With Wildlife  Information focused on helping Illinois residents coexist with wildlife, especially in urban areas.
  
  
•   The Cats' House  A house that has "gone to the cats".
  
• Yap Wrap   Store offers jackets for smaller dogs. The jackets allow the leash to attach to the jacket. This prevents pulling on the throat and causing problems for small dogs. The jackets also features a handle so you can pick up your dog.

• Pet Fit   Information on helping your over weight pets lose weight. Also has an owner support area. Watch videos of pets who have successfully lost weight.

• Jump for Dogs   Information about your pet's joint health and mobility. Watch videos of pets who have had joint problems and have improved.

• Hills   Food information for dogs and cats. Also has information on healthcare. 

• Iams   Food information for dogs and cats. Also has information on pet care.

• Companion Animal Parasite Council  Information on parasites that your pet may carry and transmit to you.

•    American Veterinary Medical Association   Information about the veterinary field and related topics. 

•  Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association   Information about pet care and health. Also information about veterinary medicine.

• 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! 
  
   
• 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.  
  
   
• 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.   
  
   
• Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States. 
  
   
• 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.   
  
   
• Pfizer   Information on Revolution, flea and heartworm prevention.   
  
   
• 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.   
  
   
• Merial  Sponsored by the makers of Frontline, flea and tick control, and Heartgard, heartworm prevention.    
  
   
• Rainbow Bridge    Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members. 
  
   
• 4 Paws Forever  Pet memorial stones, jewelry, urns and other products.
  
   
• Companion Portraits   This company uses a photo of your pet and turns it into a painting.  If you purchase and include our clinic when you shop, the Helping Animals In Need Fund will receive $50.  
  
   
• 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 Association of Feline Practitioners  The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health. 
  
   
• Veterinary Information Network   VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.   
  
   
• eVetSite Systems makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSite Systems makes web site design easy and affordable!