Useful Links
With so much information available on the internet, it can often be quite confusing to know where to go for accurate information and advice. We have compiled here a list of links that may help you find the information you need.
Small Animal
Cat Professional
Cat Professional was founded by in 2007 by Dr Sarah Caney and is dedicated to providing specialist feline veterinary care and advice to both cat owners and veterinary professionals alike.
Cats Protection
Cats Protection is the UK's leading feline welfare charity. They help more than 193,000 cats and kittens every year through its network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and 29 adoption centres. Their website gives details of how you can help, how to adopt as well as some useful cat-related advice.
The Cat Group
The Cat Group is a collection of professional organisations dedicated to feline welfare through the development and promotion of policies and recommendations on the care and keeping of all cats.
Dogs Trust
Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Its mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.
The Kennel Club
The Kennel Club is the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs. The Kennel Club was founded in 1873 and is able to offer dog owners an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, dog health, dog training and dog breeding.
The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
The PDSA exists to care for the pets of people in need. It provides veterinary services to their sick and injured animals and promotes responsible pet ownership.
The Rabbit Welfare Fund
The RWAF has existed since 1996 and is the combined effort of the Rabbit Welfare Association and its charity partner, the Rabbit Welfare Fund, working to improve the lives of domestic rabbits across the UK through education and communication.
Exotics
Melissa Kaplan's Herp and Green Iguana Care Collection
This site contains some very useful information on the husbandry and care of iguanas and some other reptiles
Norfolk & Coe Tortoise Club
The Norfolk & Coe Tortoise Club was founded in 2002 by Leonard Coe, who wanted to bring together tortoise keepers and enthusiasts to share knowledge in order to promote tortoise welfare.
The Tortoise Trust
The Tortoise Trust provide a wealth of useful husbandry information, in addition to their practical work supporting tortoises around the world.
Equine
British Equine Veterinary Association
BEVA is committed to serve and lead the equine veterinary profession in the championing of high standards of equine health and welfare and the promotion of scientific excellence and education throughout the world.
British Horse Society
The BHS can offer guidance on everything you need to know about riding, caring for the horse and working in the industry. The BHS is also the home of British Riding Clubs, the largest movement for amateur riders in the UK.
Rossdale and Partners
Rossdale & Partners is an internationally renowned and respected equine veterinary practice in Newmarket. We refer complex surgical cases to their state of the art hospital, where we can be confident the patients and their owners will recieve the best possible care.
Farm Animal
Animal Health
Animal Health is the Government's Executive Agency primarily responsible for ensuring that farmed animals in Great Britain are healthy, disease-free and well looked after.
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs.
Veterinary Laboratories Agency
The VLA safeguards public and animal health by detecting and diagnosing farm animal diseases. We may refer to the VLA for certain lab tests and some farm animal post mortem examinations. Click here for directions to VLA Bury St Edmunds.
Regulatory Authorities
The British Veterinary Association
The BVA is the national representative body for the veterinary profession. It is also responsible for the canine health schemes, and the website contains useful information about hip, elbow and eye screening.
The British Veterinary Nursing Association
The aim of the British Veterinary Nursing Association is to promote animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and ensures that standards within the veterinary profession are maintained, safeguarding the health and welfare of animals and the interests of the public.