Useful pet sites

Good Owner SA. Helps you choose the breed of dog or cat for your lifestyle, as well as provide information for training and caring for your pets. (08 8124 4962) www.goodownersa.com

Good Dog SA. The "We are Family" program is a guide to help new parents introduce young children to household pets. (08 8124 4962) www.gooddogsa.com

The University of Sydney LIDA. Most breeds have their characteristic list of inherited defects. Visit this University of Sydney site to find out more about breed inherited disorders. www.vetsci.usyd.edu.au/lida

The Canine Inherited Disorders Database aims to help reduce the incidence of inherited disorders in dogs. Visit this site to find out more about inherited disorders and how to avoid and manage them. www.upei.ca/cidd/intro.htm

Pet Health Check. Helpful information about canine arthritis. www.pethealthcheck.com

National Pet Wellness. Find out how six-month wellness exams can keep your best friend happy and healthy. Pets age up to seven times faster than people. Find out what this means for your pet. www.npwm.com

Veterinary Partner. A detailed online resource for animal health information. This site is useful if you wish to find out more about a specific health condition, or are interested in pet health care and well being. (Whilst this site is useful, we ask you to consult us before you make any changes to your pets healthcare regime!) www.veterinarypartner.com

Bunny Business. For extensive rabbit information including caring for, feeding, breeding, behavior and housing for rabbits. www.bunnybusiness.org

Finding a new pet

Pet Rescue. A rescue site for pet owners looking to adopt a pet, supported by many of Australia's welfare groups. www.petrescue.com.au

PetNet will help you select a dog or a cat to suit your family, living arranagments and lifestyle. http://www.petnet.com.au/selectapet/choose-a-pet

Adopt a Pet. A national website that lets you view some of the animals waiting adoption at RSPCA locations across Australia. www.adoptapet.com.au

Travelling with your pet

Pet Travel Guide. This site provides a guide to various holiday destinations throughout Australia which are dog friendly. www.doggyholiday.com.au

Stayz - Holiday destinations. Check out this great pet friendly accommodation guide. www.stayz.com.au

Pets Welcome. This site provides an array of information on travelling and moving with your pet. www.petswelcome.com

Training aids

Gentle Leader Headcollar - head halter products www.gentleleader.com

Halti Headcollar - head halter products www.halti.co.uk

Grief/ Pet loss

Our Wonderful Pets. A site where you can honour and pay tributes to your beloved pets, and provides information on how to deal with pet loss. www.ourwonderfulpets.com

Veterinary industry - our industry, associations and careers

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) promotes, supports and represents the veterinary profession by providing quality services to the members and the community. www.ava.com.au

The Centre for Companion Animals in the Community has been established by the Australian Veterinary Association as a centre of expertise on companion animal ownership and management. Topics cover the full range of animal management including animal behaviour, urban planning, legislation and policy, public open space, human health and sustainability. www.ccac.net.au