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!
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.
Pet Poison Helpline and Toxin Information
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.
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.
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.
Frontline Top Spot to Frontline Gold
Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers
Rainbow Bridge
Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
West Nile Virus
This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
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
Bravecto 12 week flea and tick prevention
NexGard 30 day flea and tick prevention for dogs
Simparica one month flea and tick prevention for dogs
Posh Pups Grooming Salon, Vernon, CT
Our Recommended Kennels
Day Hill
136 Addison Rd.
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: 860-688-3270
Fax: 860-688-9260
Camp BowWow
1145 John Fitch Blvd
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: 860-372-4787
Fax: 860-372-4765
Candlewick Kennels
2811 Hebron Ave.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: 860-633-6878
Fax: 860-659-0784
Baywood Kennels
10 Moose Meadow Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
Phone: 860-429-5533
Fax: 860-487-0993
If you are looking for in-home pet care, please contact the office at 860-645-1700 for more information.
