This page contains links/references to third-party web sites. Links to other web sites are provided to our web site users for convenience.
The Kingsway Animal Hospital does not accept any responsibility for the availability, usability or any liability for damage or injury resulting from the use of such contents, of whatever form.
We try to keep these links up-to-date but as the web is in a very dynamic state, links may not always be available. If you come across a link that is no longer accessible, please let us know so that we can either remove it or find its new address.
Poisoning
ASPCA Poison Control Center 1- 888-426-4435
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
A 24 hour link to a website with information on poisoning in animals. A pay for use telephone number with information on poisoning is provided.
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants
Pet Insurance
These sites will provide you with the information necessary to decide which plan is best for your pet. Some offer online registration. Please take the time to consider pet insurance and browse these sites. Pet health insurance can protect you and your beloved pet from the unexpected.
Pet Care Insurance
http://www.petcareinsurance.com/
Vetinsurance
http://www.vetinsurance.com/
Pet Health
Veterinary Partner
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/
A wealth of useful information on pet care put together by the Veterinary Information Network's online specialists.
Indoor Cat Initiative
http://www.indoorcat.org/
A website dedicated to the care and enrichment of the lives of indoor cats.
Animal Health Channel
http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/
An excellent guide to many pet health related issues.
Feline Health Center Cornell University
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/Hlthinfo.html
An excellent resource for cat health issues.
CVMA site on Animal Health Care
http://www.animalhealthcare.ca/
This site is the pet owner portion of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association website. It offers updates on common seasonal conditions (eg. heartworm, flea control) through short video presentations. It also provides a list of veterinary clinics across the nation, relevant articles on animal health care and a kids corner. Users can share their stories about their pets as well.
AVMA Care For Pets
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp
This is the American Veterinary Medical Association's Care For Pets website. You will find information on animal health care, animal safety, buying a pet, pet loss, a children's corner, as well as pet stories and recommended links.
AAHA Healthy Pets
http://www.healthypet.com/
This is the site of the American Animal Hospital Association's 'Healthypet -- your link for healthy pets'. You can count on AAHA for accurate, up-to-date, and entertaining information. It includes kids' activities, a newsletter, frequently asked questions and client story telling.
The Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center
http://www.felinecrf.com/
A website dedicated to help and support owners whose cats have been diagnosed with chronic renal(kidney) failure.
Pets With Diabetes
http://www.petdiabetes.com/
A known veterinary website 'providing educational information, internet resources, personal experiences and support for owners of diabetic pets'.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/
A website offering support for owners of diabetic cats.
Parasites
The American Heartworm Society
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/
The official website of the American Heartworm Society.
Growing up with Pets
http://www.growingupwithpets.ca/
A website full of information on the particular concerns of raising children in the presence of pets. This site is maintained by Novartis.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
http://www.petsandparasites.org/
A website designed to increase owner awareness of parasites, zoonoses and their prevention.
Pet Loss
Pet Trust
http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/pettrust/
The website for the Pet Trust, at the University of Guelph.
http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/petloss
A service offered at the University of Guelph to support pet owners grieving after the loss of a pet.
Adoption
Toronto Animal Services
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/animal_services/
Toronto Humane Society
http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/
Etobicoke Humane Society
http://www.etobicokehumanesociety.com/
Nutrition
Hill's Pet Food
http://www.prescriptiondiet.com/
A website sponsored by the Hill's Pet Food Company.
Medi-Cal Royal Canin
http://www.medi-cal.ca/
A website sponsored by the Medi-Cal Royal Canin Pet Food Company.
http://www.balanceit.com/
A site offering support to pet owners choosing to provide home made diets for their pets.
Dog and Cat Sites
The Cat Fanciers' Association
http://www.cfainc.org/
The Cat Fanciers' Association website is full of pictures. You will find information on cat shows, cat breeds, cat care and a showcase of top winning cats.
Dog and Cat Anatomy
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/anatomy
Have you ever wanted to know what the inside of a dog or a cat looks like? You will find terrific full-colour illustrations of dog and cat anatomy on this University of Washington website, which can help you to understand a pet's illness or injuries.
Dog Breeds
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/
Another quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
The Canadian Kennel Club
http://www.ckc.ca/en/
The official website of the Canadian Kennel Club.
The American Kennel Club
http://www.akc.org/vetoutreach/
Learn about breeds and get tips on training on this site of the American Kennel Club. Their goal is to provide resources that can assist the veterinary profession in providing the best care for dogs.
Dog Age Test from Purina
http://www.dogage.com/Index.aspx
No more multiplying by 7 years to learn your dog's age in people years. The Dog Age Test measures your dog's biological age based on your dog's health, breed, risk of disease, and behavior.
Dog Breed Selector from Waltham
http://www.waltham.com/index.html?content=http%3A//www.waltham.com/dogs/select_a_dog.html
The question is 'Which is the right dog for you?'. If you would like a bit of fun, then why not complete our simple questionnaire which will help you match up your own circumstances and preferences with the characteristics of different dog breeds.
Dog Owners Guide - We're Getting a Puppy
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/jkpup1.html
This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
Veterinary Associations
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.ovma.org/
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
http://canadianveterinarians.net/index.aspx
College of Veterinarians of Ontario
http://www.cvo.org/
Ontario Veterinary College
http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/
Miscellaneous
The Electronic Zoo
http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm
Back in the care-free spring of 1993, Ken Boscher, DVM started a (then) very manageable project of organizing and categorizing veterinary medical information available on the internet. Today, NetVet and the Electronic Zoo's main objective is the same, which is to categorize and organize veterinary medical and animal related information on the internet in a relevant and easy to use format for people interested in these topics.
Although we only treat dogs and cats, we have included some useful links to other pets.
Avian (birds)
http://www.birdcare.info/
Caring For Your New Bird by Kathy Johnson, a page devoted to the care of pet birds with a link to caring for found wild birds.
Rats & Mice
http://www.rmca.org/
Rat and Mouse Club of America (RMCA) is a club for domestic rat and mouse lovers. There is a lot of information about rats and mice along with a forum where people can ask questions and see what others have discussed.
Rabbits
http://www.ontariorabbits.org/index.html
The Ontario Rabbit Education Organization is a registered non-profit organization, established to promote the health and well-being of domestic rabbits in Ontario.
