Animal Science/Vet Nursing: Websites

If we put aside how we may feel about pet shops Animates does provide some great guides on NZ animal care for smaller pets such as fish, reptiles, rabbits, turtles and more.

An introduction to the principles of taxonomy. Online tutorial.

An online clinical guide to the care of domestic, laboratory, and zoo animals that contains information on nutrition, physiology, medical disorders, and methods of treatment

From the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

On this site you can currently view two 3D presentations of canine (dog) anatomy in your browser. You don't need any special plugins, just a Flash enabled browser.

Interesting array of resources, on carnivore (primarily dog and cat) anatomy, embryology and veterinary neuroanatomy. Provided by University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine for educational purposes.

The World Organisation for Animal Health supports and promotes animal disease control. It provides access to resources and information on both terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases

OIE-WAHIS (OIE World Animal Health Information System) is a unique comprehensive database through which information on the animal health situation worldwide is reported. OIE-WAHIS has data on OIE-listed diseases in domestic animals and wildlife, as well as on emerging diseases and zoonoses.

Great information on dog breeds. Compare breeds, find your dog match!

The APBC represents a network of behaviour counsellors that have achieved the highest proven academic and practical standards available in the field of companion animal behavioural therapy. The website contains information sheets, advice and articles.

Find and use statistics about New Zealand, for free. All data is authoritative and shared under Creative Commons Licence.

MPI leads and facilitates the management of animal welfare policy and practice in New Zealand. This site provides links to codes, regulations and an overview of animal welfare in NZ.

Provides useful publications and links to NZ animal Organizations. It also funds animal welfare organizations from proceeds generated through the operation of the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) who operate New Zealand’s most comprehensive register of micro-chipped companion animals.

SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation) is New Zealand’s leading animal advocacy organisation. Be aware some of the videos on this site are not for the faint hearted.

The SPCA is the only charity with the power to prosecute people under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. This site provides links to information on animal welfare and issues.

Contains links to job opportunities, employment advice and wage expectations. There is also a variety of what looks like very useful resources in a members only area - there is a student discounted price if you wish to join.

Welfare Pulse is the the Ministry of Primary Industries' Animal Welfare publication. Download the latest issue here!

Te Ara encyclopedia of New Zealand.
History of pets in New Zealand

Ebook chapter on Māori history, pets and care for animals.

Auckland vet Alex Melrose explains what foods are dangerous to our pets and why.

This organization creates educational resources for vet hospitals. Here is a collection of videos produced for pet owners and professionals working in the veterinary field.

A wide variety of British videos on animal health, handling and behavior, feeding and creating accommodation for a wide variety of animals.

A collection of animal care videos from Australian vet Dr Harry Cooper who is known to us from TV programmes such as Talk to the Animals, Harry's Practice and Better Homes and Gardens.

Bondi Vet does not just provide eye candy with Dr Chris Brown. The YouTube videos also cover all aspects of pet care and health issues. There are also tutorials on how to train pets from basic-to-advanced levels, and provide comprehensive information about specific dog breeds.

Famous cat expert from the TV channel Animal Planet explains how to understand and work with cats.

British dog trainer Victoria Stilwell presents solutions to solving dogs' behavioral problems.