Lawrence County Animal Hospital

601 Country Club Road
Lawrenceville, IL 62439

(618)943-7516

www.collinsdvm.com

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!

  • 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.
  • Heartworm Society   
    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here! 
  • 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.
  • Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction -- Vet Med Library, UIUC
    A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
  • 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.
  • Veterinary Schools in the US  
    This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.  
  • Advantage Flea Control
    This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.   
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • eVetSites
    makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSites makes web site design easy and affordable!
  • Veterinary Partner 
    a website that gives you a chance to submit a personalized question regarding your pet to a specialized pet expert.
  • AAHA's Healthy Pet Website 
    a handy website that offers insight to animal pain, parasite management and vaccination guidelines.
  • Care Credit 
    a great way to be prepared for any emergency, apply right on their website and you can get up to one year no interest!
  • Companion Animal Parasite Council
    offers up to date information on parasite control and treatment for your pets.