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
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
Emergency and disaster preparedness
Parasites
Pet insurance
Pet dentistry
Financial aid
Poison Control
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
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.