In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!

• Choosing a new puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy. 
• Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
• Behavior problems  Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!  
• National Animal Poison Control Center This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
• Rainbow Bridge Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
• West Nile Virus This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
• Need Dog Training? Try our friend at the South County Rec. Center Laurie Scible with Best Friends Forever Services. 1182 Oak Avenue Shady Side, MD  20764. Phone Number: 410-867-3742
• RIMADYL REWARDS now avalible! Please go to Rimadyl.com and click on "Request a Rimadyl Reward". Sign up and you will earn Reward Points that translate into DOLLARS towards any service.
• CALLING ALL FRENCHIES!!!!: We are looking to start a Muddy Creek French Bulldog (Frenchie) Play Group. If you are interested please call Christy Young at (202) 498-0931 
• German Shepherd Rescue Is a Non-profit Rescue group for German Shepherds and German Shepherd Mixes. They've done over 2,700 adoptions since 1999. Dr. Nisson get's his German Shepherds from them as well. Click on their name here and check out their website for more information.
• Washingtonian Magazine Voted us Best Animal Hospital in 2011.
• Fidos For Freedom Provides Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs to communities all over the state.
• Muddy Creek Animal Hospital partnered with Southern High School and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to paint a mural of south county life on the west wall of the building.
• Beechnut Kennels  is a well known boarding and doggy daycare facility in our community. It has been operating and expanding since 1973.  We greatly recommend them to take care of your pets.