Brandt Veterinary Clinic, Inc.

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!

  • AAHA Health Pet  Resources and answer to your pet care questions
  • Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
  • Dog Breed Selector Enter what you are looking for in a dog and find the perfect match!
  • Cat Breed Selector  Enter what you are looking for in a cat and find the purrrrfect match!
  • Adopting a Shelter Dog What you need to know and how you can help. 
  • Choosing a Puppy-Part 1 Puppies and where to find them.
  • Choosing a Puppy-Part 2 Temperament testing puppies and which one to pick. 
  • Positive Dog Training  Positive reinforcement training for all breeds that is fun, pleasurable and effective.   
  • 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!
  • Separation Anxiety A new behavioral modification drug can now help pet parent's with this very real and debilitative condition which often results in injury and destruction.
  • Cognitive Dysfunction Getting old is not a disease, but like humans some changes in the brain can take place.
  • Gentle Leader; Twist & TreatCurb obnoxious pulling, jumping and tugging on the leash, or provide hours of enjoyment and help modify unwanted destruction with Premier products available from Brandt Veterinary Clinic.
  • Previcox - Canine Pain Management Does your dog jump or run less, or is slow to get up?  It might be a painful response to Osteoarthritis. 
  • Osteoarthritis Pain Relief for Dogs - Rimadyl Osteoarthritis hurts. Now there is help.
  • Royal Canin Veterinary Diets - Royal Canin is the best nutritional value we can find for your ept.  Instead of spending money on promotions, Royal Canin reinvests in research.  It is the only food manufactured completely inside of their own facilities so quality is always consistent and closely controlled.  At BVC, we all feed our own pets Royal Canin and when your pet stays at our pet resort, they enjoy it as well!
  • Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
  • Heartworm Disease in Cats It only takes 1 infected mosquito to bite 1 time.  Indoor cats are not safe from this incurable disease.  Now you can learn more and protect your cat. 
  • Heartgard Plus Protection against Heartworms, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms 
  • Frontline Plus Long lasting topically applied flea control within 18 hours
  • Comfortis and Fleas The newest dog-only FDA approved product. Beef flavored chews starting killing in 30 minutes, before the flea can lay eggs.
  • 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.
  • Rainbow Bridge
    Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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