Here are some resources below that may help you take better care of your beloved pets.
For additional information you can also check out our Pet Parenting Tip Sheets,
including downloadable handouts and infographics.
For additional information you can also check out our Pet Parenting Tip Sheets,
including downloadable handouts and infographics.
Autumn Safety
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Chew Toy Safety
The Humane Society
Dog Park Safety
Fetch by WebMD
Finding Affordable Pet-friendly Housing
MSPCA-Angell
Food Bowl Safety
Americat Company
Guinea Pig Care
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Harmful Effects of Rodenticide on Pets
American Veterinary Medical Association
Lyme Disease
American Veterinary Medical Association
Managing Pet Medication Costs
GoodRx
Nail Care
Animal Wellness Magazine
Pet Behavior
Phinney's Tips for Blissfully Co-existing with Your Cat
Pet Preparedness
ASPCA
Plants and Pet Safety
ASPCA
Separation Anxiety
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Traveling with Pets
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Weight Management for Pets
Phinney’s Healthy Food Guidelines for Your Pet
Window Safety for Cats
Preventative Vet
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Autumn safety tips such as being cautious of rodenticide, school supplies, mushrooms, and wildlife
- 10 fall pet safety tips including being aware of anti-freeze, ticks, and holiday treats
Chew Toy Safety
The Humane Society
- How to pick the best and safest chew toys
- Ways to determine your dog’s chew style
- How to choose safe chew toys for your dog
- Pros and cons of different toys
Dog Park Safety
Fetch by WebMD
- What to do before and during a visit to the dog park to ensure safety
- Dos and don’ts of dog park safety
- Prepping for a dog park visit
- Pet age and vaccination status considerations
Finding Affordable Pet-friendly Housing
MSPCA-Angell
- Info on hotels and motels that allow pets
- Helpful guidelines on finding apartments that allow pets
- Websites that allow you to search for apartments with pets
- Downloadable handout from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about requirements for pet ownership in the Public Housing program and guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in developing and implementing pet rules or policies.
- This website allows you to search for pet-friendly apartments by location
Food Bowl Safety
Americat Company
- How often you should clean your cat’s bowl
- How to handle dog food properly
- How to clean your pet’s bowl properly
- Downloadable handout Think Pet Food and Feeding!
Guinea Pig Care
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- General info on guinea pigs
- What to feed your guinea pig
- Cages and what you need to keep a guinea pig comfortable
- Information on exercise, toys, and daily care
- Signs of guinea pig illness to watch out for
- General tips on grooming including nail trimming, coat brushing, bathing, and dental care
Harmful Effects of Rodenticide on Pets
American Veterinary Medical Association
- What to do if a pet ingests rodenticide
- Rodenticide dangers
Lyme Disease
American Veterinary Medical Association
- Prevention
- Symptoms
- Treatments
- Where ticks generally live
- How ticks get on people and pets
- How dogs are tested and treated for Lyme disease
Managing Pet Medication Costs
GoodRx
- GoodRx brings together prices from major online pet medication retailers, local pharmacies and other sources to help find you the lowest prices on all your pet medications
- A full-service pet pharmacy and pet supply provider
- A licensed to dispense prescription medications in all 50 states
- Provides coupons as well as autoship
- RxSaver helps you find Rx coupons at nearby pharmacies so you can save up to 80% on prescriptions.
Nail Care
Animal Wellness Magazine
- Reasons why pet owners should clip their cat’s or dog’s nails
- Tools needed for nail care
- Tips on how to trim your cat's, dog's, or bunny's nails
Pet Behavior
Phinney's Tips for Blissfully Co-existing with Your Cat
- Managing vertical space
- Playtime
- Scratching
- Litterbox
- Creating cat-friendly zones
Pet Preparedness
ASPCA
- Simple steps to follow in order to be ready before the next disaster strikes
- Provides tips to prepare for the unexpected
- Keeping pets safe during a disaster
Plants and Pet Safety
ASPCA
- Lists some toxic and non-toxic plants (and a printable list for dogs, cats and horses)
- Table on many plants that are toxic to pets, including descriptions of the plants and the symptoms they may cause if ingested
- List of common plants that are generally safe to have with pets
Separation Anxiety
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Common symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs
- Recommendations of steps to follow if your dog has separation anxiety
- Signs of separation anxiety in cats
- Ways to relieve separation anxiety in cats
Traveling with Pets
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Tips for traveling by plane
- Tips for traveling by car
- Blog post sharing tips for traveling with a dog
- Travel tips for traveling by plane
- Travel tips for traveling by car
- Tips if you plan to stay in a hotel
Weight Management for Pets
Phinney’s Healthy Food Guidelines for Your Pet
- Ideal healthy shape for cats and dogs
- General guidelines on how much to feed your cat or dog
- Animal Obesity Toolkit, including a chart to help tell if your pet is at a healthy weight
- Benefits to helping your pet maintain a healthy weight
- Ways to reduce your pet’s weight
Window Safety for Cats
Preventative Vet
- Information on preventing your cat from falling out of windows
- What to do if a cat falls out the window
- Ways to keep your cat from falling out a window including utilizing child-proofing tools, hiring a professional, and providing a perch that can provide a safe view outside
- Information on high rise syndrome in cats, which refers to injuries that cats may sustain when the fall from high places
*Resources are provided for informational purposes only, are not representative of an exhaustive list, and are not an endorsement of any information provided. As a best practice, consult with a licensed veterinarian or other licensed pet-care professional regarding specific questions or concerns.
