Coal Creek Veterinary Hospital
18525 E Smoky Hill Road, Centennial, CO 80015(303) 680-2200

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. 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!

  • American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
    A non-profit organization that promotes the interest, improves the public stature, and increases the knowledge of veterinarians in the field of feline medicine and surgery.

  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
    The Association is the authorized voice for the veterinary profession in presenting its views to government, academia, agriculture, pet owners, the media, and other concerned publics.

  • Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
    Our preferred veterinary emergency center for after hours care.

  • Animal Tracks
    AVMA Animal Tracks is a weekly podcast for pet owners featuring pet health and safety tips from some of the leading veterinary experts in the United States.

  • Avian Enrichment
    Avian Enrichment’s mission is to provide information to bird owners that will foster a deeper understanding of the emotional, instinctual and physical needs of parrots as well as to offer a comprehensive selection of top tier, solution based products specifically designed to enrich the lives of companion birds. They believe, that the better we understand our birds, the better we can ensure that they will live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives as our companions.

  • Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
    A non-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease.

  • Denver Pet Cemetery & Crematory
    The Denver Pet Cemetery & Crematory was established in 1939. The cemetery started in 1939, with the crematory addition in 1987. They are a small dedicated staff that is committed to aftercare by treating your pet with the utmost respect and dignity. Pets have a special place in our lives and deserve quality aftercare when they pass on.

  • Embrace Pet Insurance
    Embrace Pet Insurance is an A+ rated veterinary insurance company that offers sensible pet insurance policies to cover what you expect. An Embrace pet insurance policy protects cats and dogs from genetic conditions, chronic illnesses, accidents and illnesses, and more. Worried you’ll be disappointed when you claim? They tell you up front what you can expect from us so you aren’t surprised later.

  • Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB): The Feline Advisory Bureau is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats.
  • Feliway:  This pheromone product is used to help cat owners manage behavior symptoms associated with feline stress.  Take a short quiz to measure your cat's stress risk level.
  • Grief Support Services
    The Argus Institute leads the field of veterinary communication toward the widespread implementation of a practice model that makes the emotional support of people as much a priority as the medical care of pets.

  • Healthy Pet
    American Animal Hospital Association’s website with helpful information for pet owners.

  • How to give you cat a pill
    Having trouble getting your kitty to take their pill? This website from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine might help.

  • Pet Loss Support
    A great resource from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine to help with the process of pet loss.

  • Pet Place
    This site offers consumer-friendly information on dog and cat breeds and a high quality, veterinarian-created forum for pet owners to share stories.

  • Pets 911
    Listings for more than 30,000 adoptable pets at nearly 8,000 animal shelters, and postings of more than 8,000 lost or found pets.

  • Pets Best Insurance
    Pets Best provides peace of mind and financial relief for owners of pets who need veterinary care. We are always accessible to our policyholders. We endorse innovation and insight into modern veterinary care.

  • Petside
    Petside.com has a large collection of articles written by veterinarians, behaviorists and other pet specialists.

  • Rabbits:  Thinking about adopting a rabbit?  The Colorado House Rabbits Society website can give you detailed information about selection and care of rabbits and help you decide if a rabbit is the right pet for your family.  
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
    The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is the premier animal poison control center in North America.

  • The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)
    A group of veterinarians and veterinary healthcare experts dedicated to reducing the pet obesity epidemic.

  • Weather Channel
    Caring for your pet in all kinds of weather conditions.

  • Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy
  • Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.
  • Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
  • Behavior problems  Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!  
  • National Animal Poison Control Center
    This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
    The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
  • Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
  • 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 disease, and many other things.
  • Advantage Flea Control
    This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.
  • Novartis Animal Health
    This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.
  • Rainbow Bridge
    Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
  • West Nile Virus
    This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
    This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine
  • American Association of Feline Practitioners
    The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health
  • Veterinary Information Network
    VIN is the world's first and largest online veterinary community
  • eVetSite Systems
    makes it easy for veterinarians or their staff to create a professional and educational veterinary hospital website. eVetSite Systems makes web site design easy and affordable!