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. 
• 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!  
• Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
• 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.
• Rainbow Bridge
  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.
• 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.
• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  Great site for Poison Control and an excellent resource for Pet Parents!
• State of Maine Rabies Guidelines
  Get immediate information regarding Rabies and the State of Maine. 
• Yarmouth Maine Chamber of Commerce
  The Cumberland Animal Clinic is a member of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. This is a good site to visit to support local businesses!
• Maine Veterinary Medical Association
  The MVMA website offers much information and resources for the Maine pet owners.
• Feline Teeth Brushing Video
  This video sponsored by Cornell University is a great demonstration of how to brush your cats teeth.
• Feline Asthma
  This is a wonderful website for those who are managing feline asthma.
• Purina Veterinary Diets
  A great resourse to the Purina diets that we recommend.
• Dog's Social Lives and Disease Risk 
Interacting with other dogs is an important component of development of our canine companions.  But there are health risks that need to be addressed whenever dogs mingle.  The American Veterminary Medical Association has issued guidance for dog owners on how to keep their pets healthy when socializing with other dogs.

Many of the photos on our website were courtesy of Diane Campbell Photography.  You can reach Diane at dbcampbell@maine.rr.com