Resources & Links
The veterinary resources featured on this page provide useful information to pet owners on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care.
Animal Associations & Organizations
- The American Ferret Association (AFA): Find information about ferrets and ferret care including show listings and ferret-related events at this website.
- American Kennel Club
- Cat Fanciers’ Association
Humane Societies
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- The Humane Society of the United States: The Humane Society's website has a tremendous amount of information about pets, wildlife, research animals, and more. There are entertaining and educational videos, articles, and tips. You can also donate to the Society through their website.
- North Shore Animal League America
Pet Adoptions
- House Rabbit Network (HRN): A local organization specializing in rabbit education and adoption in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. Check out the many adorable bunnies waiting for a home!
- House Rabbit Society: A great site for information on pet rabbit care and adoptions.
- Petfinder: Search for animals that need homes across the country. From dogs and cats to gerbils and barnyard animals, you will find all types of adoptable animals here.
Pet Grief Support
- Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
- The Parmenter Foundation
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Pet Health Articles
- Avian Winter Weather Tips
- An Introduction to Rabbit Care
- Recommended Procedures for Puppies and Dogs
- Recommended Vaccines for Kittens and Cats
- Recommended Procedures for Kittens and Cats
Pet Insurance
Pet Products
Pet Safety & Poison Control
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: The ASPCA has a 24-hour emergency hotline for any animal poison-related emergencies.
Veterinary Education
Veterinary Diets & Nutrition
- Harrison's Bird Foods: An excellent avian diet that we recommend and have available for purchase.
- Herp Nutrition: This is the site of Susan Donoghue, a veterinarian and nutritionist with a special interest in reptile nutrition. Learn more about keeping box turtles, reptiles, and amphibians as pets, including what their special nutritional needs are as well as other pet care considerations.
- Hill's Pet Nutrition
- Lafeber Company
- Mazuri
- Oxbow Animal Health: This company manufactures wonderful diets and treats for small mammals. We have select diets available for purchase.
- Royal Canin