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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!
- Pet Care Sites:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Care Credit is a credit service provider exclusively for the medical and verterinary industry. Click the link at the left to apply for credit to help with your pets medical costs.
- Pet Health Sites:
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Veterinary Medical Sites:
- Pet Food Sites:
- Royal Canin
This is the doctors' preferred choice for high quality foods for your dog and cat. We offer prescription diets to meet the medical needs of our patients, these diets are available for purchase at the hospital on the advice of your pets' doctor. Maintenance diets are also available through the hospital, no prescription required
- Harrison's Bird Food
Is a high quality diet for you feathered friends. They offered a variety of pelleted diets making it easy to find one your bird will love. HBD also offers the AVIx line of products to help keep your bird healthy. Only available through veterinarians.
They offer a wide variety of healthy diet options for your pet bird. These pelleted diets are a good choice to help maintain your birds weight and keep them healthy. This brand is not currently available at our hospital, but is recommended for those trying to transition thier bird onto a pelleted diet.
These products are great for setting up your reptile the proper way. We use and recommend their products.
- Rescue Organizations Supported By RSDAH:
- San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society
A local non-profit organization for the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles and tortoises.
- Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals
A local rescue group we support in their care and treatment of small breed dogs to help find them new homes. Check out their website if you are interested in adopting a small breed dog.
- Schnauzer Rescue
Dedicated to the rescue and adoption of Miniature Schnauzers. We help this organization with care and treatment. If you are interested in adopting a Schnauzer, check out the Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals website for the Schnauzer Rescue.
- House Rabbit Society
The San Diego House Rabbit Society is local organization geared towards that special rabbit, their website has lots of information on all the care a house rabbit needs.
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