Useful Pet & Animal Health Links
The internet is an unrivalled source of information on everything and anything. We have discovered some interesting websites which you might find of use, in addition to the pet information we provide on our site. However, please note that New Lodge Veterinary Centre has no control over the content of external websites.
Veterinary Specific Sites
- www.rcvs.org.uk The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Website
- www.bva.co.uk The British Veterinary Association Website
- www.bvna.org.uk The British Veterinary Nursing Association is the national representative body for Veterinary Nurses – Information on training to be a qualified Veterinary Nurse
Government & Pet Travel
- www.gov.uk/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs The DEFRA website
- www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad Information on travelling abroad with your pet
- www.pethealthinfo.org.uk We are pleased to support a website developed by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH). Unlike many others this provides a wealth of information that is reliable as it has be properly ”vetted”!
Animal Welfare and Rescue
- www.bluecross.org.uk Rehoming, pet advise and pet loss support for all animals since 1897
- www.cats.org.uk Cats Protection is the biggest national cat charity. Dealing with stray and needy cats and kittens is the mainstay of their work, then fostering and rehoming them, alongside catching and neutering feral cats
- www.dogstrust.org.uk The Dogs Trust website has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.
- www.nannaanimalrescue.co.uk Local animal rescue charity
- www.rspb.org.uk RSPB Website
- www.rspca.org.uk The National RSPCA website
- www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk The World’s busiest wildlife hospital caring for sick and injured hedgehogs, badgers, wild birds, foxes and even reptiles and amphibians.
- www.woodgreen.org.uk Wood green animal shelter home site The Godmanchester Centre is the Charity’s headquarters, and one of the largest animal rehoming centres in Europe.
Animal behaviour
- www.apbc.org.uk/apbc The Association of Pet Behavioural Councillors
- www.inthedoghouse.org.uk Stephanie Hedges BSc (Hons) CCAB Canine Behaviour Counsellor
- www.companyofanimals.co.uk Training and behaviour centre in Surrey – retailer of behavioural and training products
Pet Loss Support
- www.theralphsite.com The Ralph site is a not-for-profit website that provides support to pet owners around the loss of a beloved companion.
Dog Health & Care
- www.dogbreedhealth.com For dog and puppy buyers who are choosing which breed (or crossbreed) to have as a pet. It will outline the needs of each type of dog so that you can choose one to suit your lifestyle. It will give you the main health problems associated with each breed.
- www.thekennelclub.org.uk Website promoting health and care for pedigree dog owners and those working with dogs
Cat Health & Care
- www.icatcare.org International Cat Care is a charity passionate about improving the care of all cats.
- www.gccfcats.org The Governing council of the Cat Fancy, the UK premier registration body for pedigree cats
Rabbit Welfare & Care
- www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk Information and advice about Rabbit care and health
- www.thebrc.org British Rabbit Council website
Poultry/Avian Welfare & Care
- www.poultrykeeper.com Wealth of information gathered by various poultry hobby farmers and has articles contributed by various experts in the poultry industry.
- www.chickenvet.co.uk Website dedicated to providing owners of pet chickens, fancy fowl and small flock keepers’ advice on the care, health and wellbeing of their birds
- www.rspb.org.uk RSPB Website
Preventative Health Care
- www.future-of-vaccination.co.uk Information on vaccination for cats and dogs including Rabies
- www.wormpatrol.co.uk Website giving advice about worming pets
- http://www.itsajungle.co.uk Information about parasites including Lungworm
- www.lungworm.co.uk Information on Lungworm
- www.petplan.co.uk Pet Insurance from Pet Plan
Local Dog Wardens
- www.east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/…ID=256 Dog warden service for East Northamptonshire and contact numbers for surrounding areas
- www.peterborough.gov.uk/…/animals-and-pests Dog warden service for Peterborough