Pets
Petfinder.com
Dog Breed Information Center
Find a Groomer
Dog Friendly Travel
Dogfriendly
For Medical Problems:
Veterinary Libraries
Veterinary Medical Libraries Section/Medical Library Association
Webster Library - Tufts University
Universities
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - (has a feline health center, among other things)
College of Veterinary Medicine - Washington State University - (pet health topics for consumers) - (pet loss helpline)
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital - (has a pet loss helpline)
Professional Veterinary Associations
American Veterinary Medical Association - (has a kids corner)
Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
American Animal Hospital Association - (has a list of accredited animal hospitals)
Other Associations
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - (also has a kids section)
American Kennel Club (AKC) - (has information on genetic diseases and research)
Government Websites
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Animal and Veterinary Information - (information on animal health literacy)
National Agricultural Library - (AGRICOLA)
Medline Plus: Pet Health - (a separate section on pet health -- this is your first, best stop. It is put together by librarians, together with health professionals)
Alternative Medicine
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association - (use it to find a vet)
Alt Vet Med - (a top notch site, done by a veterinarian)
Commercial Websites
Veterinary Medical Information for Dogs and Cats - (free, 'ask a vet')
WebMD Pet Health Community
Drugs.com-Veterinary Product Database
PetMD
The Pet Health Care Library at VeterinaryPartner
Merck Veterinary Manual - (great for online symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Geared for vets, but also great for consumers)
Other Examples
Thyro-Cat - (a vet practice with specialty and bias, but valuable information here)
Pet Diabetes Reference List and Support Group (individuals who have dealt with disease)
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