Pet Care
- 1. Activities for Dogs
- 2. Bird Care Tips
- 3. Cat Care Tips
- 4. Disaster Preparedness
- 5. Dog Care Tips
- 6. Dog Grooming
- 7. Dog Nutrition
- 8. Ferret Care Tips
- 9. Holiday Pet Tips
- 10. Horse Care Tips
- 11. Kitten Development
- 12. Rabbit Care Tips
- 13. Seasonal Pet Care
- 14. Small Animal Care
- 15. Special-Needs Pets
- 16. The Aging Pet
- 17. The Death of a Pet
- 18. Things Poisonous to Pets
Activities for Dogs
Breed-Based Activities for Dogs
There was a time when every dog had a job. The border collie herded sheep, and the komondor guarded them.
Dogs Who Are Home Alone All Day
Latchkey Dogs: From the barn to the sofa, and now to the spa. There are many options for the dog with two working parents.
Bird Care Tips
Household Items Dangerous to Pet Birds
I Tawt I Taw a Teflon Pan! . Puddytats aren't the only source of danger for pet birds.
Flights of Fancy (Parrot Companions)
Flights of Fancy. I remember well the day I 'lost' my best friend Umba.
Physical and Mental Needs of Captive Birds
Talk is Cheep. The following is an excerpt taken from Good Sports (ASPCA Animal Watch - Spring 1995).
What to Feed Your Bird
Eating Like a Bird: Our avian specialist offers tips to tempt your parrot#146;s palate.
How To Trim a Bird's Wing Feathers
How to Trim a Bird's Wing Feathers: Illustrations by Susie Duckworth.
Why Does My Parrot Scream?
Noise levels and screaming are common reasons for birds becoming homeless.
Cat Care Tips
General Cat Care
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Benefits of Cat Massage
AhhhhTheres the rub . Lessons in the language of touch help owners and shelter volunteers speak fluent bark and meow.
Keeping Your Cat from Getting Bored
There is ample evidence that cats who spend their lives entirely indoors live much longer than their outdoor-only counterparts.
Living With More Than One Cat
When living with cats, how many is too many? Due to variations in feline social behavior, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
9 Feline Myths
Myth: Cats steal the breath of babies. : Fact: Cats are heat-and comfort-seekers. Curling up next to a newborn in a crib meets both of these needs.
How to Choose a Cat Litter
You found your feline kindred spirit and he's coming home from the animal shelter tomorrow. Today is shopping day.
Cats Are Meticulous By Nature
When it comes to personal hygiene, cats are the epitome of cleanliness.
Keeping Your Cat Calm at Night
The Natural Behavior of Cats: Like most New Yorkers I keep late work hours, so when I arrive home the only thing on my mind is my fluffy pillow.
Should You Let Your Cat Go Outdoors?
Thanks to the creation and marketing of cat litter since the mid 1940s, more and more cats are staying in -- becoming indoors-only pets, that is.
Transitioning An Outdoor Cat To Indoors
Autumn is slowly making way for Old Man Winter, and your concern is steadily growing for the stray cat who settled into your backyard last summer.
Declawing Cats
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Hospital encourage owners to seek alternatives to declawing.
Preventing Feline High-Rise Syndrome
One foot precisely placed in front of the other, displaying a balancing act rarely surpassed, Serafina navigates the narrow two-inch walkway high above th
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness Tips
When Disaster Strikes, Don't Be Caught Unprepared!. Follow these Important Tips:. 1. Pet Identification.
Disaster Preparedness Tips - Spanish Version
Consejos para prepararse el Desastre. Cuando el desastre pasa, est preparado! Siga estos consejos importantes:. 1.
Keeping Companion Animals Safe During Disasters
Keeping Companion Animals Safe During Disasters. Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your companion animals safe during a disaster.
Disaster Preparedness Shopping List For Birds
Disaster Preparedness Shopping List For Birds Are you prepared to take care of your bird when a disaster strikes? If not, NOW is the time to stock up on t
Dog Care Tips
How Much Should You Keep Your Dog Outdoors?
If you live in the city, your urban canine is probably on a three-walk-a-day schedule for exercising, socializing, and eliminating.
ASPCA Suggested Reading List, Dog Care and Training
ASPCA SUGGESTED READING LIST. DOG CARE AND TRAINING General.
General Dog Care
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How to Remove a Tick
Five Facts about Ticks Ticks are most prevalent in the Northeast and Upper Midwest parts of the United States.
Dog Grooming
How to Give Your Dog a Bath
As much as we all love for our furry friends to smell fresh and clean, getting to that point isnt always easy.
Getting Your Dog Used to Being Groomed
Zookeepers are well aware of the value of husbandry training for their animals.
How to Trim Your Dog's Nails
Keeping your dogs nails trimmed makes him more comfortable as well as reduces those scratches in your wood floor.
How to Clean Your Dog's Ears
Whether they are pointy or floppy, long or short, dogs ears are a sensitive part of their bodies.
Dog Nutrition
Homemade Pet Treats You Can Make
Here are the winners of the Petfinder Recipes for Pets contest! Though there were many great entries, we tried to choose recipes for a variety of animals
A Feeding Schedule for Your Dog
We recommend that you feed your dog twice a day, puppies under five months, three times a day, but always check with your veterinarian.
Ferret Care Tips
Ferret Teeth and Dental Care for Ferrets
Ferrets have wonderful pearly whites, as my grandmother called them, beautiful functional teeth. They glisten and are bright white.
Tips On Cleaning Ferret Ears
Ear Cleaning tips for ferret owners: : From time to time, ferrets get dirty ears.
Wonder of the Weasel
The domesticated ferret is mischievous and playful, loving and intelligent. He#146;s also becoming one of America#146;s favorite companion animals.
Regular Checkups for Good Ferret Health
Ferret caretakers, perform the following assessments of your companion ferrets each month to ensure good health and preventative care:.
Holiday Pet Tips
Holiday Hazards
Agent. Typical Species Exposed and Affected. Commonly Observed Signs. Chocolate. Cats, dogs and other small mammals.
Thanksgiving Holiday Meal not for Pets
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY MEAL NOT FOR PETS . The following news release was compiled by the LA Animal Services for release in November. . L.A.
Halloween Pet Tips
Halloween Pet Tips Halloween can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your pets.
Horse Care Tips
General Horse Care Guidelines
Are you interested in experiencing the joys of horse ownership? While sharing your life with a horse can be a rewarding experience, it also means accepti
Lessons from the Wild Horse
The wild horse is more than a living symbol of the spirit of our land. Thousands roam across the western United States.
Heat-Induced Disease & Exhaustion in Horses
Many factors determine a horse's resistance to overheating and exhaustion.
Kitten Development
Kitten Development
UNDER CONSTRUCTION! . A kitten is not a small cat. A kitten is an infant; a cat under construction.
Rabbit Care Tips
How to Care for Domestic Rabbits - Spanish Version
Como Cuidar Conejos Domesticos. Los conejos pueden ser fciles de querer pero no son tan fciles de cuidar.
How to Care for Domestic Rabbits
Rabbits may be easy to love, but they're not quite as easy to care for.
"Meeting a Rabbit's Basic Needs - Feeding, Housing, Socialization"
Feeding: The 3 most important foods for a rabbit are hay, hay, and HAY! Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do not need salt licks, vitamins, or hard wood
9 Common Rabbit Myths
Myth 1: Rabbits are great, low-maintenance pets. Reality: Although they don't need to be walked like dogs, rabbits are anything but low-maintenance.
Ten-Point Primer For New Bunny Families
Pine and cedar shavings are not recommended for use with rabbits and other small mammals.
Rabbits Revisited
Once considered primarily as children#146;s Easter gifts, rabbits are fast gaining acceptance as charming and warm household companions.
Rabbit Care
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Help! My rabbit is sick and I can't reach my vet!
Broken Or Bleeding Toenails : If your bunny has broken a nail, or if you have cut too close to the blood vessel, apply pressure with a clean towel for a.
Housing - Rabbits
Housing: Housing options for rabbits have improved dramatically in the past several years.
Seasonal Pet Care
Hot Weather Tips
This information can help you care for your companion animal when the mercury rises. . Overheating (heat prostration) can kill an animal.
Leaving Your Pet in a Parked Car Can Be a Deadly Mistake
Leaving Your Pet in a Parked Car Can Be a Deadly Mistake. Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car for any period of time.
ASPCA Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips
Hot Dog, It's Cold Outside! : ASPCA Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips.
Cold Weather Tips
Please follow these guidelines to protect your companion animal when the temperature drops.. Keep your cat inside.
Spring and Summer Hazards
Spring and Summer Hazards: From the Veterinarians at the Animal Poison Control Center. Toxic to Cats Dogs.
Small Animal Care
How To Care for Guinea Pigs
A descendant of the wild guinea pigs of South America, today's domesticated guinea pig is viewed by many as an easypet for children.
Hamster Care
Hamster Care Responsibility involves providing proper housing, nutrition, grooming and veterinary care.
Gerbil Care
Gerbil Care Responsible stewardship of a companion gerbil involves providing proper housing, nutrition, grooming and veterinary care.
Facts About Small Mammals as Pets
Clearing up some of the perceptions- and misconceptions- about small pet mammals.
Rat Care
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Guinea Pig Care
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Mouse Care
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Winter Care Tips for Companion Ferrets
Winter has arrived and it is time to turn on your thermostat.
Special-Needs Pets
Living With Blind Dogs
The following excerpt is from: Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind and Low-Vision Dogs How Dogs Re
The Aging Pet
Pet Hospice - Caring Until the End
Pet Hospice: Caring Until the End. Caring for a dying companion animal at home requires veterinary assistance and other types of support.
Caring for your Senior Dog
Written with assistance from Maureen Finn, Fred Metzger, DVM, Susan Lauten, PhD, and Cecily Joque, CPDT.
The First Days with Your Senior Dog
Congratulations on the new old dog in your life! Adding a new canine friend to your home is exciting and fulfilling, and when it's a senior dog somehow i
The Death of a Pet
Death of a Pet
Death of a Pet Since cats, dogs and other animals commonly kept as pets do not live as long as humans do, owners must face the death of their beloved com
Stories About the Loss of a Pet
A Death in the Family . Every story of pet loss is unique, and each of us responds differently.
Honoring Your Pet's Memory
Honoring Your Pet's Memory . The death of an animal friend can be one of life's most difficult experiences.
Things Poisonous to Pets
Anthrax: What is it?
Anthrax . What is anthrax?: Anthrax is a systemic bacterial disease caused by a spore-forming organism known as bacillus anthracis.
Risks of Substances Found in Nature
Risks and Remedies . We love our pets. When they're ill or injured, we want to do what's best for them.
Toxic Fragrances
Scents and Sensibility . Lilac or lavender, gingerbread or cinnamon - favorite fragrances can ease the tensions of a tough day.
Invermectin Overdose in Dogs
An Apple A Day...Can Kill You . Martin, an eight-year-old Labrador retriever, loved to #147;help#148; his owner, Jody, feed the horses.
Mushrooms Poisonous to Pets
They pop up everywhere - in yards, in the woods, in parks, alongside roads . . . and in salad bars. Some dogs, like some people, like to eat them.
Red Maple Leaves: Poisonous to Horses
Red Alert . Much of the beauty of autumn on the East Coast of the United States can be attributed to the majestic red maple tree (Acer rubrum).
Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs
Plants Toxic to Cats and Dogs Aloe Vera: Amarylillis: Apple (seeds) : Apple Leaf Croton: Apricot (pit) : Asparagus Fern : Autumn Crocus: Avacado (fruit a
Pain Medication Poisonous to Cats
If there's one thing animal lovers can agree on, it's that we don't want to see any animal in pain.
APCC's Five Commandments of Pet Poison Prevention
Accidents happen--and despite your best efforts, your animal companion can come into contact with a potentially poisonous substance.
Grapes and Raisins Can Make Dogs Sick
Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into some sticky situations. Usually, his escapades were harmless.
Coins Poisonous to Pets
Humans aren't the only species with money troubles--did you know that pennies can be hazardous to your pet's health? One-cent coins minted after 1982 are
Pet Poison Prevention Tips - General
ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center: Pet Poison Prevention Tips . Be aware of the plants you have in your home and yard.
Antifreeze Poison Prevention Tips
ASPCA Antifreeze Poisoning Prevention Tips : The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC), an operating division of the American: Society for the Preve
ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center
When Every Second Counts: By Taylor McKenzie . Imagine arriving home from work one day, anticipating your dog's usual welcome.
