Useful Links
Here is a list of websites that we think have information that might be useful to pet owners. Please note however that by clicking the links you are leaving the Blythwood Veterinary Group website and we cannot be held responsible for external content.
| LINK | SITE DESCRIPTION | WHAT WE THINK |
| Animal Health Trust | A charity dedicated to improving our knowledge of animal diseases | Information about the charity, but also some excellent information about inherited diseases and skin problems in dogs (look under "science" section) |
| Blue Cross | An animal charity involved in pet re-homing and veterinary assistance | Also includes information about the pet bereavement service they run in conjunction with the Society for Companion Animal Studies |
| British Small Animal Veterinary Association | The professional body of vets in small animal practice | Includes a site for pet owners |
| Davies Veterinary Specialties | A private referral facility offering first class care to pets with complex problems | You will need to arrange referral via our practice should one become necessary |
| DEFRA PETS Travel Scheme | Up to date information on the PETS travel scheme | Very useful if you are planning on travelling overseas with your pet |
| Feline Advisory Bureau | The prime organisation promoting the health and welfare of cats | A must for any cat owner |
| National Pet Week | Information on general pet care and on the annual Pet Week | A very well designed site |
| PDSA | An animal charity providing assistance to pet owners unable to afford normal veterinary fees | A well designed site that contains lots of useful information about responsible pet ownership |
| Pet Plan | The country's leading pet insurance company | An opportunity to take out pet insurance on-line - if you don't already have it! |
| Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons | The governing body of the veterinary profession in the UK | Information about professional conduct, and working as a veterinary surgeon or a veterinary nurse. Also a "Find a Vet" facility (if you're not in reach of Blythwood!) |
| Royal Veterinary College | Many of our referral cases are sent to the Queen Mother Hospital here | You will need to arrange referral via our practice should one become necessary |
| RSPCA NW Middx branch | Our local RSPCA branch | This RSPCA branch does excellent work within our area. Contact them if you need assistance or if you are able to support their work. |
| StrayPetsUK | A search engine for lost, found, and homeless pets in the UK | A commercial company, but the search facility seems to be free of charge on the internet at the moment |
| Vetinfo | A US pet information sites | Contains a lot of very detailed information on health problems in pets |
| VetULike | A UK site for pet information | An excellent source of pet care advice |