In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, Murphy Animal Hospital has 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. 

Heartworm Society
Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!

Behavior problems
We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day.  

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

American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.

Center for Veterinary Medicine - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. Protecting human and animal health. Product Safety Information including Recalls, Adverse Drug Events, Antimicrobial Resistance, Animal Cloning and Animal Drug Shortage information.

APHIS Pet Travel
Pet Travel can be complex and time-consuming. Before you start the process, you will need to know some information.