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