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.  

New Puppy Resources

• Puppies: Recommendations for New Owners: Detailed fact sheet on new puppy ownership
• Getting Your Puppy Started Off Right: Begin training your puppy as soon as they arrive home
• Feeding Guide: How to keep your puppy at a healthy weight by feeding appropriately
• Healthy Snacks: It is important to keep your dog at a healthy weight and these "human" treats can help!
• Guide to Spaying and Neutering: Why it is important for all dogs
• Pre-operative blood work: What you need to know prior to your pet's surgery

Vaccinations

• Parvovirus: What you should know to keep your puppy safe from parvovirus
• Distemper: One of our core vaccinations for puppies.
• Leptospirosis: Keep your puppy safe from the leptospirosis bacteria
• Lyme Disease: Our area is notorious for lyme disease.  Make sure your pet is protected.
• Rabies: Keep your family and your pet safe.  This vaccination is required by law.
• Kennel Cough: An important vaccine for your dog if they will be kenneled.  Most kennels require this vaccine.
• Influenza: Information on influenza if your pet may be kenneled.  Some kennels require this vaccine.
• Vaccination Guide: A guide to the various vaccinations your puppy may need.

Parasite Prevention

• Heartgard: Protect your pet from heartworm disease and internal parasites.  We recommend this chew monthly year-round.
• Frontline Gold: Protect your pet from fleas and ticks with this topical prevention.  We recommend a flea/tick preventative monthly year-round.
• Nexgard: Protect your pet from fleas and ticks with this chewable prevention.  We recommend a flea/tick preventative monthly year-round.
• Intestinal Parasite Testing: Keep your puppy parasite free with regular fecal testing.

Microchip

• PetLink: We recommend a microchip for your pet.  It gives them a permanent form of identification.

Training Resources

• Puppy Classes: Why puppy classes are important for all puppies
• Nothing in Life is Free: Encourages good behaviors in puppies and dogs
• Nothing in Life is Free: Another great resource involving NILIF
• Hazards in the Home: Common household hazards that are important to be aware of when you have a pet
• Bell Training: Give your dog a communication tool!  Teach them to ring a bell when they need to use the bathroom
• Crate Training: Give your dog a safe haven
• Learn to Earn: Developing leadership in humans and impulse control in dogs

Pet Insurance

• PetPlan Pet Insurance
• ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Nationwide Pet Insurance