Resources & Links
Poison Control
If you have an emergency that your pet has ingested a questionable substance outside of our regular business hours, we recommend that you contact:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435
Wild Animal Care
CT Department of Wildlife, 860-566-4683
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 860-693-0263
Animal Control Officers
Avon, 860-409-4294
Bloomfield, 860-242-5501
Canton, 860-409-4205
Granby, 860-653-0558
Simsbury, 860-658-3110
West Hartford, 860-523-2018
Pet Food Recall Information
Log onto The American Veterinarian Medical Association or call (800) 248-2862.
For More Information...
The following links 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 you would like to 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 house-soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!
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.
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
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.
The House Rabbit Connection This all-volunteer nonprofit organization takes in adoptable abandoned rabbits, provides foster care, has them spayed/neutered, and finds quality indoor homes. They also educate the public and other organizations about rabbit care.