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!

American Animal Hospital Association What does it mean to be an "AAHA Accredited" Hospital? This website explains why qualifying for AAHA conveys a higher standard of medical care and instills trust in hospitals like East Maryland.

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.

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.

American Veterinary Medical Association This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.

Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics. Click here for another interesting link.

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!

Cat Wellness Information A great reference to general feline health questions and facts.

Care Credit Finance Assistance Care Credit offers payment plans with little to no interest. This can really help in treatments for an unexpected illness or anyone with restricted budgets or financial contraints.

Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.

Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers.

Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

HomeAgain Microchip   Every pet needs an identification microchip. HomeAgain also offers up to $3000 Lost Pet Medical Insurance!

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.

National Veterinary Associates    This is the website to NVA, the national veterinary corporation that is involved with, and supports animal hospitals nation-wide, including East Maryland Animal Hospital.

Pets Best Pet Insurance     Pets Best Insurance offers a wide range of policy options to fit your budget and help your pet during illness or for routine wellness essentials such as annual exams.

Plants Toxic to Animals      A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.

Rainbow Bridge      Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

Veterinary Information Network      VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community.

Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

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!

VPI Pet Insurance  Obtaining pet insurance is extremely helpful to help your pet's medical bills. VPI is one of the two insurance carriers we honor at East Maryland.