Helpful Websites for Pet Owners

 

Looking for some recommended reading? These trusted resources can help make caring for your pet easier and your life together more fulfilling.

 

Veterinary associations

• American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

• American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Pet welfare organizations

• The Humane Society of the United States

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

• Morris Animal Foundation

Service dog organizations

• Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)

• Good Dog! Autism Companions

General pet health resources

• PetsMatter

• Pet Place

• The Ohio State University Indoor Pet Initiative

• Pet Health Network

• fetch! magazine

• Veterinary Partner

• Cone of Shame

• Healthy Pets Healthy People

Diet and nutrition resources

• PetDiets

• The Ohio State University Nutrition Support Service

• Dog Food Advisor

• Balance IT

• Pet Nutrition Alliance

• The World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Global Nutrition Toolkit

Cats only

• Have We Seen Your Cat Lately?

• Cornell University Partners in Animal Health: Resources for Cat Owners

• Royal Canin Indoor Cats App

• The Happy Litter Box

• The CATalyst Council

Pet-friendly travel resources

• Go Pet Friendly

• Bring Fido

Emergency and disaster preparedness

• Ready: Caring for Animals

• The Humane Society of the United States: Disaster Preparedness

Parasites

• American Heartworm Society

• Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): Pets & Parasites

• Worms & Germs

Pet insurance

• Pet Insurance Review

• AVMA: Do You Need Pet Insurance?

Pet dentistry

• American Veterinary Dental College

Financial aid

• Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)

Poison Control

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control

• Pet Poison Helpline

Weight management

• Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)

• Hill’s Pet Weight Check tool

• Hill’s Know the Score tool

• Purina Body Condition Tool for Dogs

• Purina Body Condition Tool for Cats

Food and Drug Recalls

• Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine: Recalls and Withdrawals

Behavior

• Happier Pets

• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

• ASPCA: Virtual Pet Behaviorist

• Cornell University Animal Behavior Clinic

Pet loss

• AVMA: Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services

• San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: Pet Loss Support

• Pet Partners: Pet Loss Counseling and Support Services in California

• Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Loss

• PennVet: Grief Support and Social Services

Online pet pharmacies

• Prescriptions and Pharmacies: For Pet Owners (FAQ)

• Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware

• Protect Yourself and Your Pet: Be A.W.A.R.E.

Microchip lookup

• AAHA: Universal Microchip Lookup Tool

Medication reminders

• Remind My Pet: Pet medication alert

Resources for children

• AAHA: Coloring and activity sheets

• Growing Up with Pets

• Petpourri

Local resources

• San Diego Pets Magazine: Pet Friendly San Diego

• City of San Diego: Your Dogs and City Parks

Local shelters

• Rancho Coastal Humane Society

• Helen Woodward Animal Center

• San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

• County of San Diego Department of Animal Services