Links

Looking for more information about veterinarians, veterinary medicine and/or pets? Don't get caught up in the misinformation that abounds online. Here are some reputable sites that provide consistently reliable information.

• American Animal Hospital Association
  The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an association of members who primarily treat companion animals, or pets. We have over 34,000 members who hold different jobs in a veterinary clinic, including veterinarians, technicians, managers, receptionists and more.
• American Veterinary Medical Association
  The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 72,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
• Animal Welfare Act
• ASPCA Poison Control Center
  The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
• Humane Care for Animals Act
• Joliet Junior College
  Joliet Junior College serves a diverse population in several counties. Because the district is so widespread, JJC offers classes and services at many sites. In addition to its Main Campus located in west Joliet, the college boasts campuses in Romeoville, downtown Joliet and Morris and offers a wide selection of credit and non-credit courses at several satellite sites from Dwight to Lemont.
• NBC 5 Chicago Vets on Pets
  Our regular Saturday Morning Feature on WMAQ.
• Parkland College
  Parkland College has provided affordable vocational-technical and academic education to area residents since 1966. Today more than 11,600 credit and noncredit students come to us for our career and transfer programs, community classes and workshops, and online courses. Stop here to learn more about Parkland's history and facilities, its people, and its vital role in District 505 community and business life.
• Steve Dale's Pet World Radio
  Steve Dale is the author of the twice weekly syndicated newspaper column "My Pet World" (Tribune Media Services). He's also the host of syndicated radio programs Steve Dale's Pet World, The Pet Minute with Steve Dale; and Pet Central, at WGN Radio, Chicago. Steve is a contributing editor at USA Weekend, special correspondent/columnist Dog World and editor-in-chief of PawPrints (a newsletter for veterinarians). His books include "American Zoos" and "DogGone Chicago."
• The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) predicts, monitors and confronts issues that affect the licenses of Illinois veterinarians. More than 1800 ISVMA member veterinarians depend upon the representation and services provided by the ISVMA. Their participation ensures the continued strength of the veterinary profession in Illinois.
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
  One of only twenty-eight veterinary schools in the United States, Illinois has earned a reputation for excellence. Not only does the College graduate superbly educated veterinarians, but it is fertile ground for innovative research, comprehensive animal health care, and diagnostic services.
• Veterinary Practice Act
• VeterinaryPartner.com
  Do you have questions about animal health, medications, therapies, surgery, behavior, or safety? Did your veterinarian suggest you visit this site to learn more about a health issue concerning your pet? VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.
• WGN Pet Central
  Steve Dale began hosting "Pet Central," on WGN Radio 720, in June, 1997. His weekly pet program airs Saturday evenings from 7:30-9pm. Dale's program covers the latest issues and trends in the growing multi-billion dollar pet industry. He will address pet care and behavioral issues along with a mix of the strange-but-true pet stories and product offerings. A portion of the program will be dedicated to listener calls on a variety of pet concerns.