Need helpful information for people with dogs or cats with medical or behavior concerns? Look no further! We've compiled and organized our best resources below. Feel free to use them as needed, including giving them to clients or to train staff and volunteers.
Cats
- Appetite Issues in Cats
Learn about decreased hunger or loss of appetite in cats, when to take your cat that won't eat to a veterinarian and how to encourage your cat to eat. - Coughing in Cats
Learn about coughing cats, when to take your coughing cat to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Diarrhea in Cats
Learn about diarrhea in cats, when to take your cat with diarrhea to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Difficult or Labored Breathing in Cats
Learn about why cats may have difficulty breathing or labored breathing, when your cat needs immediate emergency veterinary care and what you can do in the meantime. - Ear Problems in Cats
Learn about ear problems in cats, when your cat needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Eye Discharge in Cats
Learn about eye discharge in cats, when your cat needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Fleas in Cats
Learn how to treat your cat and your household for fleas. - Intestinal Parasites in Cats
Learn about intestinal parasites in cats and how to get rid of them. - Lethargy in Cats
Learn about lethargy (weakness) in cats, when your cat needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Limping in Cats
Learn about limping in cats, when to take your limping cat to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Ringworm in Cats
Learn about ringworm in cats, how to prevent it from spreading to other pets and people and how it is treated. - Seizures in Cats
Learn about seizures in cats, when your cat with seizures needs immediate emergency veterinary care and what you can do in the meantime. - Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Cats
Learn about sneezing or nasal discharge in cats, when to take your cat to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Straining to Pee in Cats
Learn about why cats may have trouble urinating or be straining to pee and how to tell if your cat may be blocked and in need of immediate emergency veterinary care. - Vomiting in Cats
Learn about vomiting in cats, when to take your vomiting cat to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime.
Dogs
- Appetite Issues in Dogs
Learn about decreased hunger or loss of appetite in dogs, when to take your dog to a veterinarian and how to encourage your dog to eat. - Coughing in Dogs
Learn about coughing dogs, when to take your coughing dog to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Diarrhea in Dogs
Learn about diarrhea in dogs, when to take your dog with diarrhea to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Difficult or Labored Breathing in Dogs
Learn about why dogs may be having difficulty breathing or labored breathing, when your dog needs immediate emergency veterinary care and what you can do in the meantime. - Ear Problems in Dogs
Learn about ear problems in dogs, when your dog with ear problems needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Eye Discharge in Dogs
Learn about eye discharge in dogs, when your dog needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Fleas in Dogs
Learn how to treat your dog and your household for fleas. - Intestinal Parasites in Dogs
Learn about intestinal parasites in dogs and how to get rid of them. - Lethargy in Dogs
Learn about lethargy (weakness) in dogs, when your dog needs to see a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Limping in Dogs
Learn about limping in dogs, when to take your limping dog to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Seizures in Dogs
Learn about seizures in dogs, when your dog with seizures needs immediate emergency veterinary care and what you can do in the meantime. - Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs
Learn about sneezing or nasal discharge in dogs, when to take your dog to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime. - Straining to Pee in Dogs
Learn about why dogs may have trouble urinating or be straining to pee and how to tell if your dog may be blocked and in need of immediate emergency veterinary care. - Vomiting in Dogs
Learn about vomiting in dogs, when to take your vomiting dog to a veterinarian and what you can do in the meantime.
- Inappropriate Elimination
Learn about reason why cats pee and or poop outside of the litter box, and some tips that can help. - Urine Marking
Learn about why cats mark their territory with urine and how you can discourage this. - Litter Box Tips
Learn tips for encouraging your cats to use the litter box every time! - Litter Box Problems
Is your cat not using the litter box every time? Learn reasons why some cats choose to go outside the litter box. - Bringing Your New Cat Home
Learn how to help a cat settle into their new home and how to prepare your home for a new cat. - Not Urinating
Learn the issues behind a cat that is not urinating. - Not Defecating
Learn the issues behind a cat that is not defecating. - Cat Recommended Reading
Recommended reading for all levels of cat owners and enthusiasts. - Aggression During Play
Learn why some cats act aggressive during play and ways to help encourage safer behavior. - Excessive Meowing
Learn why some cats meow more often or are more vocal at certain times. - Why is My Cat Meowing
Learn why some cats are more vocal than others and what this excessive meowing might be caused by. - Meowing When Left Alone
Learn about why cats meow when left alone and some info on things that can help. - How Can I Stop My Cat from Meowing So Much
Learn why cats use their voice to communicate and how to encourage your cat to be less vocal. - Excessive or Continuous Meowing or Vocalization
Learn about why some cats meow a lot or have continuous or excessive vocalization. - Destructive Scratching
Learn the reasons why cats "need" to scratch and tips to prevent destructive scratching. - Scratching Posts
Learn about different scratching posts and how to encourage cats to use them instead of your furniture. - Aggression Toward People
Learn about why cats show aggression towards people and how to prevent the situation from escalating. - Finding Professional Help for Cats
Learn about the different types of professionals that can help with feline behavioral issues. - Cat Bites to People
Advice for people when they have a cat that bites. - Dog or Cat Bitten by a Cat
Learn steps that should be taken when you have an animal bitten by a cat. - Aggression Toward Caretaker
Learn reasons why cats can become aggressive toward their caretaker and ways to help and prevent this behavior. - Aggression Toward Familiar People
Learn about why cats show aggression towards people they know and how to prevent the situation from escalating. - Aggression Towards New People
Learn about why cats show aggression towards strangers and how to prevent the situation from escalating. - Aggression Toward Children
Learn about why cats show aggression towards children and how to prevent the situation from escalating. - Aggression Toward Familiar Cats
Learn about aggression between household cats and how to prevent escalation. - Aggression Toward New Cats
Learn how to keep cats safe by understanding what signs of stress or aggression and how to prevent them. - Aggression Toward Familiar Dog
Learn about why cats show aggression towards dogs and how to encourage safe interactions. - Aggression Toward New Dogs
Learn about why cats show aggression towards dogs and how to prevent injuries. - Aggression when Touched or Petted
Learn why cats can show aggression when touched or petted and how to recognize when a cat is uncomfortable with the interaction. - Aggression when Brushed or Groomed
Learn why cats can show aggression when brushed or groomed and how to recognize when a cat is uncomfortable with the interaction. - Overstimulation
Learn why some cats become aggressive during "normal" interaction and handling and ways to prevent this behavior. - Grooming an Aggressive Cat
Learn about why cats can get aggressive while being brushed and groomed and how you can keep grooming safe and pleasant. - Aggression when Approached by People
Learn how to recognize fearful or aggressive body language and how to encourage safe interactions. - Aggression when Approached by Dog
Learn how to recognize fearful or aggressive body language and how to keep interactions with dogs and cats safe. - Aggression when Approached by Cat
Learn how to recognize fearful or aggressive body language and how to keep interactions between cats safe. - Aggression when Reprimanded
Learn why cats would show aggression when reprimanded and what you can do instead. - Aggression when Chased by Dog
Learn how to recognize fearful or aggressive body language and how to keep interactions with dogs and cats safe. - Aggression when Chased by Cat
Learn how to recognize fearful or aggressive body language and how to keep interactions with cats safe. - Aggression Toward Dogs During Play
Learn how to keep playful interactions between dogs and cats safe. - Aggression During Play with Other Cats
Learn about what aggression during play with other cats looks like and how to avoid it. - Aggression when Disturbed by a Dog
Learn why cats can act aggressively when disturbed by a dog and how to keep interactions safe. - Aggression when Disturbed by a Cat
Learn why cats can act aggressively when disturbed by another cat and how to keep interactions safe. - Aggression Toward a Dog when Outdoors
Learn why cats can act aggressively towards dogs when outside and how to keep interactions safe. - Aggression Toward a Cat when Outdoors
Learn why cats can act aggressively towards cats when outside and how to keep interactions safe. - Managing Fear Aggression in Cats
Learn how to help a cat that acts aggressively out of fear and how avoid incident. - Why is My Cat Afraid of Me?
Learn why cats can be afraid of you and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of Familiar People
Learn why cats can be afraid of people they know and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of New People
Learn why cats can be afraid of strangers and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of Children
Learn why cats can be afraid of children and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of Familiar Dogs
Learn why cats can be afraid of dogs they know and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of New Dogs
Learn why cats can be afraid of unfamiliar dogs and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of Familiar Cats
Learn why cats can be afraid of other cats in the house and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of New Cats
Learn why cats can be afraid of unfamiliar cats and how to encourage them to feel safe and comfortable. - Fear of New Things
Learn why new environments can be scary for cats and how to help them adjust and feel more comfortable. - Fear of Noises
Learn why some cats can be scared by noise and how to help them feel more comfortable. - Introducing Your Cat to New People
Learn how to introduce your cat to new people and how to spot signs of stress. - Introducing Cats and Dogs
Learn how to keep introductions between cats and dogs safe and successful. - Introducing to Other Cats
Learn how to successfully introduce cats and what to look for to ensure a positive outcome. - Introducing Cats and Kids
Learn how to introduce your cat to children and how to spots signs of stress. - Helping a Shy or Fearful Cat Adjust to Your Home
Learn how to help a shy or fearful cat adjust to their home and tips to make the transition smoother. - Adopting a Fearful Cat
Learn about why some cats are fearful and how to help fearful cats adjust to their home and feel comfortable in their environment. - Hiding Behavior
Learn why cats choose to hide and how to help them feel more confident and comfortable. - Keeping Cats Happy Indoors
Learn how to keep your indoor cat happy and entertained. - Should I Let My Cat Outside?
Learn about different ways to help keep indoor cats happy and indoor/outdoor cats healthy. - How Can I Keep Cats Out of My Yard?
Learn tips to discourage outdoor cats from coming into your yard. - Cat Pheromones
Learn about Feliway and how it works to relieve stress and encourage calm behaviors. - Reducing Outdoor Stress for Indoor Cats
Learn how to keep outdoor stresses, like neighborhood cats, from causing stress in your cat. - Playing with Your Cat
Learn about why play is important for cats and ways to appropriately play with your cat. - Cats and Kids
Learn how to encourage a happy and healthy bond between your cat and children and how to keep everyone safe. - Cat Toys and Play
Learn about the different types of cat toys and activities you can use to play with and bond with your cat.
- Assessing Your Dog's Stress
Learn how to know whether your dog is stressed. - Basic Training-Level 1
Learn how to get started training your dog - basic cues that form the foundation for later training. - Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy
Learn how to crate train your dog or puppy. - Dog Training- Level Two
Done with basic training? Teach your dog a few more useful cues! - Dogs and Children
Learn how to keep interactions safe between dogs and children. - Dogs Riding in Cars - Safe Transport
Learn how to keep your dog safe when riding in a car. - Feeding Your New Dog
Get recommendations for how to feed your dog as well as tips and tricks for feeding. - Food-Dispensing Toys for Dogs
Toys that dispense food can make meal time more interesting for your dog and reduce boredom. - Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 1: Introductions to Your Home and Family
Learn how to help your new dog adjust to your home and family. - Getting to Know Your New Dog - Part 2: Expanding Your New Dog's Horizons
Learn how to help your new dog adjust to friends and your neighborhood. - Getting Your Dog's Attention
The first step in training your dog is getting their attention. Learn tips and tricks here. - Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home
Learn how to help a dog adjust to a new home. - Housetraining - Building Healthy Elimination Habits
Learn how to housetrain your new dog. - How to Handle the Leash
Holding your dog's leash sounds simple, right? Learn the best way to handle the leash for safety and security. - Improving How Your Dog Responds to Cues
Are you having trouble getting your dog to listen? Learn tips and tricks here. - Introducing a Dog to Pocket Pets or Birds
Learn how to introduce your dog to small animals. - Introducing Your Dog To New Dogs
Learn how to introduce your dog to new dogs. - Introducing Your New Dog to Cats
Learn how to introduce your new dog to cats. - Introducing Your New Dog to People
Learn how to introduce your new dog to people. - Introducing Your New Dog to Your Dogs
Learn how to introduce your new dog to your resident dogs. - Play and Toys - Your New Dog's First Few Days
Learn about types of toys you can buy for your dog and suggestions for play. - Playing with Your Dog - Part One
This overview document teaches you about different types of games your dog can play. - Playing with Your Dog - Part Two
Learn about ways to encourage your dog to play. - Preparing Your Home for a New Dog
Learn how to get your home ready for a new dog. - Reducing Stress During Handling
Learn how to reduce your dog's stress when you handle them. - Reducing Your Dog's Stress
Is your dog stressed? Learn how to reduce it. - Scent Games for Dogs
Your dog's sense of smell is their strongest sense. Learn how to play games where they use their nose to find things. - Teaching Your Dog to Stay
Learn how to teach your dog to stay where you ask them to stay. - Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called
Learn how to teach your dog to come when you call them. - Teaching Your Dog to Down
Learn how to teach your dog to lie down. - Teaching Your Dog to Drop It
Learn how to teach your dog to drop things when you ask. - Teaching Your Dog to Go to Bed or Mat
Learn how to teach your dog to go go a dog bed or mat. - Teaching Your Dog to Leave It
Does your dog grab things off the ground that they're not supposed to take? Learn how to teach your dog to leave things alone when you ask them to. - Teaching Your Dog to Say Please
Is your dog disobedient or poorly mannered? Teach your dog to say please! - Teaching Your Dog To Settle
Learn how to teach your dog to settle. - Teaching Your Dog to Sit
Learn how to teach your dog to sit. - Does Teaching Your Dog to Touch
Learn how to teach your dog to touch your hand or other items with their nose. - Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash
Does your dog pull on the leash? Learn how to teach your dog to walk nicely with you. - The Right Rewards
Learn about the best type of rewards or treats to use to train your dog. - Ways to Train Your Dog
Learn about different ways you can train your dog. - What Do I Need? Training and Walking Supplies for Your New Dog
Learn about useful training and walking supplies for your new dog. - What to Do if Your New Dog is Aggressive
Aggression can be scary. Learn what to do if your dog behaves aggressively. - What to do if Your New Dog Won't Eat
Learn what to do to encourage your new dog to eat. - Why Train Your Dog?
Learn why training your dog can be helpful and basic information about different training methods.