Our staff at Winchester Animal Hospital has provided the following links to websites that offer 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!

Heartworm Society

Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here! The American Heartworm Society aims to further scientific progress in the study of heartworm disease, while informing its membership of new developments.

Behavior Problems

The ASPCA has some great info on behavior problems and solutions for them. If you're looking for help treating your dog’s behavior issue, or just curious about why your dog does what he does, you've come to the right place. Find out more here about common dog behavior issues to help you and your pup address some of our canine friends' behaviors and habits.

National Animal Poison Control Center

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435.

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 diseases, 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.

Lyme Disease

Great information on Lyme Disease from the AVMA. This disease is very prevalent in our area, we see 2-5 cases every 2 months or so, if not more.

Diabetes

Diabetes is more common in older pets, but it can also occur in younger or pregnant pets. The disease is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with the help of your veterinarian. The good news is that with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives.

K9-ACV: A CUSTOMIZED CANCER VACCINE FOR DOGS

Experimental Autologous Cancer Vaccines created by Ardent Animal Health are provided under 9 CFR 103.3 via USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics oversight for use under supervision/prescription of a licensed veterinarian. Safety & efficacy have not been established.

ACTISTEM THERAPY

Due to injury and/or age sometimes our own repair abilities can use a jump-start. By using the pet’s own repair cells isolated from fat tissue in the body, this repair ability can be applied to areas of need.