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Douglas S. Piper, DVM

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!

  

  • Healthy Pet.com This is the American Animal Hospital Association's Pet Owner website. A wonderful source of information you can trust to be correct.
  • Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy. 
  • The American 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!  
  • Royal Canin  Webpage for Royal Canin Pet foods. We carry a limited amount of Royal Canin foods but are happy to order for you.
  • Hill's Pet Nutrition Hills Pet foods. We carry a limited amount of Hills foods but are happy to order for you.
  • Animal Poison Control 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.
  • United States Dept Of Agriculture 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.
  • 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. 
  • Pets and Parasites This site is maintained by Companion Animal  Parasite Council and is a great resource for information about various parasites that can affect pets. 
  • Veterinary Pet Insurance The AAHA Seal of Acceptance program increases pet owner education and awareness of the need to prepare financially for pet healthcare expenses. The seal is awarded only to those pet insurers meeting strict AAHA standards.
  • Florida Poodle Rescue Are you looking to foster or adopt a Poodle? Check out the Florida Poodle Rescue group for ways to help.
  • Neater Feeder Click on photo and use Coupon Code V1004 for 10% off.