Useful links for vets

Note: If you are looking for information for a pet owner, please refer them to www.downsvets.co.uk/services-for-pet-owners/pet-care-factsheets.

You may also see our own archive of news and published articles written by members of our team.

We find the following web sites to be useful sources of information, but take no responsibility for their content:

The internet is an unrivalled source of information on everything and anything. Here are some interesting websites which you might find of use in addition to the pet information we provide on our site.

Animal Charities

• Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA)
• Pets Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
• Dogs Trust - Campaigns on dog-welfare related issues
• Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) - Site promoting the health and wellbeing of cats and containing a mine of information on feline health related issues
• Cats Protection (CP) - Rescues and re-homes unwanted and abandoned cats, and promotes responsible cat ownership
• Rabbit Welfare Association
• British Chelonia Group (tortoises, turtles and terrapins)
• Reptile Care Information Site

Governing Bodies

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• British Veterinary Association (BVA)
• British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)
• British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA)

Useful Resources for Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses

• Veterinary Information Network - An interactive network allowing veterinary surgeons to search and discuss a broad range of clinical topics
• NOAH compendium
• Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS)

Useful Information for Pet Owners

• Intervet Future of Vaccinations - Informative Website covering Vaccinations and Travel Abroad
• Vets Now - ‘Vets Now’ provide specialised emergency out-of-hours care for our first opinion patients
• DEFRA (Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
• Travelling with Pets
• All About Pets
• Worming Information
• British Veterinary Association Canine Health Schemes
• Eye Scheme
• Hip Dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia

We take no responsibility for the content of these external web sites. If you would like first-hand advice about your pet, please contact us.