Pet Care Information For Dogs, Cats, Tropical Birds & Fish. Pet Food Recipes

   To many of us, pets are much more than just "animals", they are our companions, our friends, and even our "children"! Take good care of them, and they will return the favor many times over.
   Below you will find many sites with the kind of information you probably could use. The care and keeping of...what to do when...how do I...
   You'll even find recipes for making special treats and natural health products.

General Pet Information Sites

1-800-PetMeds - Order your pet medications, flea and tick products and more online, and save a bundle.

All Pets - So much about all sorts of pets. Petcyclopedia, Petmagazine, Petflicks, and Pets Market. Information on dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, horses and exotic animals.

Alt Vet Med - Complementary & alternative veterinary medicine for pets.

Animal CPR & Pet Heimlich Maneuver

Animal Network - Covering dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, small animals & horses. Breed & species profiles.

Animal Pet Doctor - General & specific medical and disease information for dogs & cats.

Animal Poison Control Center - Toxicology publications.

Aqua Zoo - Good site with lots of information for fresh-water aquarium owners. Fish and plant details and photos.

AVMA - From the American Vetrinary Medical Association. Find answers to your questions on pet care, etc.

Buzzle - Source of many articles and links about all sorts of animals.

Dogs

American Kennel Club - Provides a registry for purebred dogs, and advances the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.
AKC Recognized Breeds: A to Z with general descriptions

Blind Dogs - Information for owners of blind or vision-impaired dogs.

Canine Health Online - Through a series of question and answer forums, they provide a means for dog owners to access the most outstanding experts and information on canine health, behavior, and nutrition.

Dog FAQs - Most breeds listed.

Dog Owner's Guide - Breed profiles, food & nutrition, Canine problems, diseases & prevention, more.

Grapes & Dogs Don't Mix - Discover why grapes and raisins prove toxic to dogs.

K9 Health Pages - Large collection of articles on dog health issues: Auto immune, dental, diseases, poisoning, etc.

Kid's Guide To Dog Care

Senior Dogs Project - Information on the care and keeping of older dogs.

Toy Breeds - Online guide to toy dog breeds. Discusses the pros & cons, and potential health problems of the various breeds.

eHow - Pet tips for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and more.

Fish

Aqua Friend - Information about freshwater aquarium fish.

Aquarium Fish - Lots of good information, including photos & videos.

Fish Link Central - A guide to aquarium resources on the Internet.

Keep Animals Healthy - Information about animal and pet vaccines, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals. The antibiotics debate. Government regulations.

Merck Veterinary Manual - The single most comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information. Includes over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200 illustrations. Search by topic, species, specialty, disease, and keyword.

Pet Arthritis - Informational resource on dog & cat arthritis

Pet Care & Nutrition - General pet care information, emergency pet preparedness, pet obesity, pet essential nutrients, and more. For dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, hamsters, rats, and other animals. From the ASPCA.

Pet Education - Information on dogs, cats, fish, birds, ferrets, reptiles & small pets including: Diseases & organ systems, behavior & training, care, nutrition & feeding, parasites, first aid, emergencies & poisons.

Pet Fish Talk - Live call-in radio show heard Weds 1-3pm PST. Guest fish & aquarium experts. Past show archive.

Pet Guide - Articles, tips, and information about dogs, cats, birds, and other pets.

Pet-Loss Support Groups

Pet Pals Page - Make your pet a celebrity with their own web page on this site. It's FREE! Read about other people's pets.

Pet Professor - Pet information on dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish and exotics. Travelling with your pet. Pet humor.

Pets 4 You - Links to animal breeders and their web sites. Not a lot of in-depth information on the site, but there ARE a lot of really great photos. You can always contact the breeders by phone or e-mail if you have questions about particular breeds or types of animal.

Potbellied Pigs

Care Information - About potbellied pigs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - About Potbellied Pigs.

FAQs 2 - More information.

General Info - Pet pig FAQs, care and medical information.

History - The history of Potbellied Pigs.

Medical Information - About Potbellied Pigs.

Poisonous Plants - Plants poisonous to Potbellied pigs

Purina - Lots of information about DOGs and CATs: Nutrition, health, behavior, housetraining, 1st Vet visit, and more. Online videos.

Toxic Plants - Plants which may be poisonous to your pet. Non-toxic plants.

Vet Med Center - The authoritative pet care resource for veterinary professionals and pet owners alike.

Pet Food Recipes & Natural Medicinals Always check with your Vet before drastically changing your pet's diet.

ALAAC - Treats for dogs, cats and birds.

BARF - BARF stands for Bones And Raw Food. Although not widely accepted yet, many Vets are turning dog owners on to this "natural" diet. So here are several links, on both sides of the argument - Pro: Pets4Life, Dotters, BARF Journal, Billinghurst. Con: Purina, MyBlueDog, Belfield. Sidebar: PetDiets. There is much more material out there. This is just to introduce both sides. Please do your research before changing your pet's diet.