Useful Links
Below, you will find a selection of websites which offer a wealth of additional information relating to small companion animals.
Dogs Trust
Formerly known as the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) and is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. The website has an informative A to Z on canine heath issues
The Kennel Club
A comprehensive source of information on all breeds of dog.
British Veterinary Association (BVA)
Canine Health Schemes – details on testing for specific inherited diseases: hip dysplasia (Hip Scheme), elbow dysplasia (Elbow Scheme) and hereditary eye diseases (Eye Scheme).
PAT Dogs & Cats
Specially selected dogs and cats that are used to provide therapeutic visits for patients in hospital, care homes, etc.
Dogs for the Disabled
Specially trained dogs that provide support for people with physical disability and autism.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Providing mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people for over 75 years.
The Cinnamon Trust
The national charity for the elderly and their pets.
Feline Advisory Bureau
FAB cats is a charity which promotes the health and welfare of cats by making the latest information available to vets, cat breeders and owners.
Cats Protection League (CPL)
Feline welfare society for over 80 years promoting responsible cat ownership. Includes a section called ‘Cats for Kids’, as well as on re-homing of unwanted and abandoned cats.
The Cat Group
A collection of professional organisations dedicated to feline welfare with recommendations on the care and keeping of all cats.
British Rabbit Council
A wealth of information on all aspects of keeping rabbits.
British Tortoise Society
Information on all aspects of tortoise care.
British Chelonian Group
Includes care sheets for tortoises and turtles, and a ‘veterinary corner’.
Proteus Reptile Trust
Contains an information section covering many reptilian species and their requirements.
The Parrot Society (UK)
Lots of useful advice on many parrot species.
National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
Pet Health Information on a wide variety of animals including guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, degus, rats, chinchillas, mice, birds and fish.
Hills
Hill's Pet Nutrition is dedicated to helping pets reach their full potential through quality nutrition and healthcare. The site encompasses a lot of useful facts on canine and feline health - heat stroke, chocolate toxicity in the dog, pet friendly hotels and holidays are just a few examples.
Animal Health Trust (AHT)
A veterinary charity dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses, dogs and cats.
Claire Arrowsmith Behaviourist
The Pet Behaviour Centre is a referral centre for the treatment of behavioural problems in dogs and cats. Claire is a member of the Association Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and visits Abington Park Surgery on a monthly basis. One of our vets or nurses may recommend a consultation if your pet has a behavioural problem.
Diabetes
If your dog or cat has diabetes you will find this site very informative and supportive.
Careers in Veterinary Medicine and Nursing
You can find lots of useful information on the websites for The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the British Veterinary Nurses Association (BVNA). There are 7 universities in Britain at which you can train to become a vet – we have vets who qualified from Cambridge, London, Bristol and Liverpool as well as Dublin and Massey (New Zealand). The others include Nottingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow – click on one of these to find out more.
Below, you will find a selection of websites which offer a wealth of additional information relating to small companion animals.
Dogs Trust
Formerly known as the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) and is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. The website has an informative A to Z on canine heath issues
The Kennel Club
A comprehensive source of information on all breeds of dog.
British Veterinary Association (BVA)
Canine Health Schemes – details on testing for specific inherited diseases: hip dysplasia (Hip Scheme), elbow dysplasia (Elbow Scheme) and hereditary eye diseases (Eye Scheme).
PAT Dogs & Cats
Specially selected dogs and cats that are used to provide therapeutic visits for patients in hospital, care homes, etc.
Dogs for the Disabled
Specially trained dogs that provide support for people with physical disability and autism.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Providing mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people for over 75 years.
The Cinnamon Trust
The national charity for the elderly and their pets.
Feline Advisory Bureau
FAB cats is a charity which promotes the health and welfare of cats by making the latest information available to vets, cat breeders and owners.
Cats Protection League (CPL)
Feline welfare society for over 80 years promoting responsible cat ownership. Includes a section called ‘Cats for Kids’, as well as on re-homing of unwanted and abandoned cats.
The Cat Group
A collection of professional organisations dedicated to feline welfare with recommendations on the care and keeping of all cats.
British Rabbit Council
A wealth of information on all aspects of keeping rabbits.
British Tortoise Society
Information on all aspects of tortoise care.
British Chelonian Group
Includes care sheets for tortoises and turtles, and a ‘veterinary corner’.
Proteus Reptile Trust
Contains an information section covering many reptilian species and their requirements.
The Parrot Society (UK)
Lots of useful advice on many parrot species.
National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
Pet Health Information on a wide variety of animals including guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, degus, rats, chinchillas, mice, birds and fish.
Hills
Hill's Pet Nutrition is dedicated to helping pets reach their full potential through quality nutrition and healthcare. The site encompasses a lot of useful facts on canine and feline health - heat stroke, chocolate toxicity in the dog, pet friendly hotels and holidays are just a few examples.
Animal Health Trust (AHT)
A veterinary charity dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses, dogs and cats.
Claire Arrowsmith Behaviourist
The Pet Behaviour Centre is a referral centre for the treatment of behavioural problems in dogs and cats. Claire is a member of the Association Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and visits Abington Park Surgery on a monthly basis. One of our vets or nurses may recommend a consultation if your pet has a behavioural problem.
Diabetes
If your dog or cat has diabetes you will find this site very informative and supportive.
Careers in Veterinary Medicine and Nursing
You can find lots of useful information on the websites for The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the British Veterinary Nurses Association (BVNA). There are 7 universities in Britain at which you can train to become a vet – we have vets who qualified from Cambridge, London, Bristol and Liverpool as well as Dublin and Massey (New Zealand). The others include Nottingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow – click on one of these to find out more.