Here are some links to other interesting sites and services. The inclusion of a link here does not constitute an endorsement of all information contained on the site. Use your judgment when reading information on the internet and if you aren't sure of something you have read, ask! 

        

http://cal.vet.upenn.edu/poison  University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine's website on poisonous plants - great pictures to help you identify many poisonous plants that may be in or around your home! 

www.schuylkillcenter.org  The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education offers a variety of indoor and outdoor natural history and environmental science programs for all ages. They host bird walks, nature hikes, parties, school field trips, and have a wildlife rehabilitation center.

http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm - The Electronic Zoo - a massive collection of links on nearly every species of animal, both wildlife and pets

www.gentleleader.com  site of Premier Pet Products, maker of the Gentle Leader dog training head collars - teach your dog to walk pleasantly next to you without using choke or prong collars! 

The Pet Dental Page - lots of good information about dental care for your dog!

www.oxbowhay.com This site for Oxbow products offers information about Oxbow's rabbit and rodent diets and hays, as well as a small library of nutrition articles and a recommended reading list

Links for bird owners:
www.aav.org  Association of Avian Veterinarians. This site contains information on pet bird care, "one page topics" on avian health problems, and other info

www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com  Home page for Harrison's Bird Diets. This site contains information on HBD products as well as some information on petbird care and exerpts from the textbook Avian Medicine: Principles and Applications, by Ritchie, Harrison and Harrison

www.birdtoyoutlet.com  Bird Toy Outlet is a bird supply company that offers safe, durable, mind stimulating bird toys, bird cages, bird supplies and valuable bird related resources.

Links for reptile and amphibian owners:
www.anapsid.org  Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection - numerous articles on care and husbandry of many common reptiles kept as pets 

www.arav.org. Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians - this group was formed of vets, vet students, and vet technicians that have an interest in reptiles and amphibians. Look under "Publications" to access some useful information sheets on topics of interest to reptile owners and admirers. They also have a list of links to other sites.

http://www.reptilecare.com/ The private site of a reptile aficionado, this site has pictures of several common species kept as pets, links to care information, and book recommendations, less scientific than some of the other sites, but offers very practical tips. Also includes basic equipment lists for popular reptiles, along with expense estimates.

http://www.amphibiancare.com/ The private site of an amphibian aficionado, this site contains pictures, care information, and recommended reading for many species of amphibians commonly kept as pets.

http://www.ferretrescue.com/ Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association, provides basic info on ferret care and information about adopting ferrets from the group