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Mar 27, 2026
Dogs / Dog Behaviour & Training
- Drinking from the Toilet - Hannah Branigan - Podcast on training techniques, behaviour science and competitive obedience with a focus on positive reinforcement.
Mar 19, 2026
Common Resources for all animals / Books
Cats / Cat Books
- Essential Guides by Cats Protection:
- Essential Guide 1, Caring for your cat - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 2, Bringing your cat home - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 3, Moving house - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 4, Feeding and obesity - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 5, Keeping your cat safe - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 6, End of life, grief and loss - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 7, Microchipping - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 8, Neutering - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 9, Understanding your cat's behaviour - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 10, Managing your cat's behaviour - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 11, Cats living together - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 12, Indoor and outdoor cats - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 13, Elderly cats - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 14, Cats and people - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 15, Caring for your kitten - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 16, Feral cats - Cats Protection
- Essential Guide 17, Pregnant cats, birth and the care of young kittens
Dogs / Dog Books
Fishes / Fish Books
Horses / Horse Books
Parrots / Parrot Books
Mar 18, 2026
Common Resources for all animals / Care & Treatment
- Symptom Checker for Cats and Dogs - Sydney Animal Hospitals - Symptom checker to guide on next steps of treatment. Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries.
Horses / Horse Care & Treatment
- Basic Horse Care Guide for Beginners - Daily Checklist - Covers most aspects of horse care from diet and veterinary care, to shelter access daily oversight. Also has an option to download the content as a free PDF.
Feb 04, 2026
Common Resources for all animals / News
- Latest News & Blogs - World Animal Protection - News and blogs from WAP, an animal protection and welfare organization.
- National Geographic - Some of nature's most incredible species through recent discoveries and groundbreaking studies on animal habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations.
Jan 20, 2026
Common Resources for all animals / Books
Common Resources for all animals / Care & Treatment
- General Pet Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Health and behaviour information to help pet parents provide the best possible care for their furry friends.
- Management of Specific Wounds in Small Animals - MSD (Merck) Vet Manual - Useful information to treat wounds in small animals like cats, dogs, rabbits, mice, ferrets, etc.
- Pet Health Checker - British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA) - Symtom checker for dogs and cats.
- Resource Center - American Heartworm Society (AHS) - Comprehensive resource center for Heartworm-related information (diagnosis, treatment & care).
- Resources for pet owners - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Collection of resources for pet owners on proper pet care, first aid, and pet health concerns.
- Emergency Care - Immediate first aid and emergency care, strictly as a bridge until your animal can be seen by a veterinarian.
- (Choosing & knowing) Your Veterinarian - Guide about choosing a good vet and co-ordinating with them to ensure the best treatment for your animal.
- Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines for Livestock and Poultry - DAHD India - Treatment guidebook for diseases in cattle, sheep, goats, camels and other animals.
- Stray Animal Care - FOUR PAWS International - Collection of stray animal care resources including topics like Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (CNVR), community engagement, monitoring, evaluation & impact, responsible pet wwnership, shelter adoption programme and animal assisted interventions.
- Symptom Checker for Cats and Dogs - PetMD - Useful tool by Chewy’s vet team to quickly find out what might be going on and what to do next. Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries.
- The Problem of Self-Medication in Pets - SAVA Healthcare - Article explains why self-medication your pet is a problem and what you should do instead.
Common Resources for all animals / Diet & Nutrition
- Creating a Nutrition Plan - Pet Nutrition Alliance - Includes establishing nutrient goals, providing a complete and balanced diet for patients, selecting an appropriate food, and determining how much to feed.
Common Resources for all animals / News
- Daily Paws - Solid info on the everyday stuff (health issues, behavior, questions, challenges) for pet parents.
- The Dodo - News for Animal People.
- World Animal News - Covers news on everything from wild and domestic animals to threatened and endangered species.
Common Resources for all animals / RSS Feeds
- Animal Health Smartbrief - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - RSS feed link for AVMA's daily newsletter providing news of importance to animal health professionals. This includes: veterinary medicine updates, animal welfare and pet product news, best business practices, and regulatory updates.
- The Dog Pod - Rebecca Tompkins - RSS feed link for The Dog Pod podcast which publishes curated, canine-related content.
Common Resources for all animals / Veterinary Reference
- MSD (Merck) Veterinary Manual - One of the most widely used non-commercial medical resources for professionals and pet owners.
- Veterinary Partner by VIN - Pet care information by veterinarians for pet owners, provided by Veterinary Information Network (VIN).
Common Resources for all animals / Welfare Organizations
Common Resources for all animals / Food Hazards & Poison Control
- Food Hazards - MSD (Merck) Vet Manual - Most common foods that can cause illness in animals.
- Pet Poison Helpline - Searchable list of common substances, poisonous to animals.
- Poison Control - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Valuable information to help owners recognize and protect their pets from poisonous substances including plants, human foods, human medications, etc.
- US FDA - Potentially Dangerous Items for Your Pet - Guide to edible and non-edible substances potentially dangerous to animals.
Cats / Cat Books
Cats / Cat Care & Treatment
- Cats.com - In-depth cat product reviews to veterinarian-written guides on cat health issues, medications, and more.
- Cat Advice - International Cat Care - Searchable collection of in-depth cat advice articles on a huge range of feline health and wellbeing topics.
- Cat Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Tips, solutions and answers to some of your most frequently asked feline questions.
- Common Cat Diseases - Information about diseases and other medical inflictions that frequently impact cats.
- Cat Health Center - FETCH by WebMD - Collection of information resources related to cat health.
- Catster - Information about cat health, behaviour, and products. A popular cat blog called "Conscious Cat" is now part of Catster.
Cats / Cat Behaviour & Training
- How to Train a Cat: The Ultimate Cat Training Guide - CatSchool - Detailed article covering topics like obedience skills, problem behaviours, tricks and general cat training tips and FAQs.
- Patience for Cats blog - Patience Fisher - Cat behaviour and training blog by Patience Fisher, a certified cat behaviour consultant.
Cats / Cat Diet & Nutrition
- Feeding Kittens 101 - Hannah Hart, DVM on PetMD - Article covers when, what, how much and how often to feed kittens and transitioning them to adult cat food.
- Feeding Your Cat - Cornell Feline Health Center - Things to consider when selecting an appropriate diet for your cat.
- Feeding Your Cat: Know the Basics of Feline Nutrition - Lisa A. Pierson, DVM, CatInfo.org - Website covers the Basics of Feline Nutrition. Shortened version of website available here.
- Is Grain-Free Cat Food Better? - Matthew Everett Miller, DVM on PetMD - Article about things you need to know about grain-free cat food.
- Nutrition for Your Cat - Jaqueline Brister, DVM, Veterinary Partner by VIN - Article discussing cat nutrition constituents like proteins & carbohydrates, water intake, raw diets and medical management through food.
- Proper Nutrition for Cats - MSD (Merck) Vet Manual - Discusses what, when, where and how much to feed your kitten or cat, feline nutrition standards and the need for a water bowl.
Dogs / Dog Books
Dogs / Dog Care & Treatment
- Calculate Your Dog's Age: How Old Is Your Dog? - Alyson Powell Key, Annie Stuart on WebMD FETCH - Provides a dog age chart to calculate your dog's age the right way.
- Canine Heartworm Guidelines - American Heartworm Society - Includes guidelines for prevention, diagnosis and management of heartworm infections.
- Checklist for Puppy Proofing Your Home - Cathy Madson on Preventive Vet - Provides a simple checklist of things to do when getting your new puppy or dog home.
- Dog Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Wide range of dog health and behaviour tips that will help you provide the best possible care for your canine companion.
- Common Dog Diseases - Information about diseases and other medical inflictions that frequently impact dogs.
- Dog Health Center - FETCH by WebMD - Collection of information resources related to dog health.
- Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (Bloat) - Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York - Discusses bloat in dogs, a deadly but preventable condition with its causes, signs, treatment, prognosis, prevention and care.
- Heartworm Disease in Dogs: Testing - VCA Animal Hospitals - Information about the heartworm disease in dogs.
- Parvo in Dogs and Puppies - Ellen Malmanger, DVM on PetMD - Exhaustive guide on Canine parvovirus (CPV) causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery.
- Routine Health Care of Dogs, Pet Owner Version - MSD (Merck) Vet Manual - General dog care information for pet owners. If you have a puppy, see Puppy Care.
- The Dog Symptom Checker - PetCareRX - List of most common dog symptoms and which illnesses they may be linked to. Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries.
Dogs / Dog Behaviour & Training
- Dunbar Academy's Dog Star Daily Blog - Dr. Ian Dunbar - Blogs and articles about dog behavior and things to know about training your puppy or dog.
- Puppyhood Made Easy blog - The Puppy Academy - Blog posts about puppy training with topics ranging from potty training, safety to good manners.
- Puppy Training - Americal Kennel Club - Collection of articles related to puppy training with topics like socializing, barn hunt, safe chewing and common puppy training challenges.
- Peach on a Leash dog training blog - Blog covering dog training topics like teaching commands (like "drop it"), puppy biting, training with dog treats, identifying if your dog is a candidate for service dog work.
- Susan Garrett's Dog Training Blog - Dog training blog posts on topics ranging from dog brain games, stress management to positive dog training, agility transformation and recall training.
Dogs / Dog Diet & Nutrition
- Dog Nutrition: A Guide to Dog Nutrients - Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA on PetMD - Article with things to know about dog nutrition, including what to look for in a dog food.
- Feeding your growing puppy - Royal Kennel Club - Guide with a host of tips and hints to help decide the right diet for your dog.
- My Pet Nutritionist blog - Nutrition blog for dogs and cats on topics like allergies, dietary needs, disease management, gut health and general health.
- Nutrition 101: Choosing the right diet for your dog - Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital - Quick tips to help in choosing the right diet for your dog.
- Nutrition Guide - Pooch & Mutt - Searchable nutrition guide from dog experts.
- What should I feed my puppy? - Blue Cross UK - Comprehensive article covering when, how often and where to feed the puppy, (mind) activity feeding and dog weight assessment.
- What can I feed my dog when I’ve run out of dog food? - Animal Friends UK - Article provides some safe alternatives to dog food that you might find in your fridge or cupboards, to fall back on in case dog food at home is over.
- Your dog's diet - The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) - Article covers what and how much to feed your dog along with changing dog food and selecting healthy treats for your dog.
Fishes / Fish Books
Fishes / Fish Care & Treatment
- AqAdvisor - Intelligent Freshwater Aquarium Stocking Calculator to help setup correct stocks and filters for your aquariums and tropical fish.
- Aquarium Care and Maintenance: Nutrition and Feeding - FDACS - Comprehensive information guide about fish care, maintenance, aquarium components and water quality.
- Caring for Fish & Aquariums - The Spruce Pets - Comprehensive collection of vet-reviewed articles on fishes and aquariums.
- Keeping Fish at Home: Fish Nutrition - UK Pet Food - Concise and illustrative article on fish nutrition and how to choose the right diet for your fish.
- FishLore - Provides aquarium fish information for both freshwater and saltwater hobbyists.
- Fishkeeper Databank - Searchable database of information about fishes, fish food, filters etc.
- Education Center - LiveAquaria - Aquarium care related information for various fish species.
- Seriously Fish - Searchable database of fish species information, also includes a fish care blog.
- What is the best fish food for my fish? - Aquatic Veterinary Services - Talks about pellets vs. flakes, the 6 Month Rule and how to choose food for your fish based on nutritional labels on food's packaging.
Fishes / Fish Behaviour & Training
- Fish Feeding Guides - Fishkeeper - Guides with details of what to feed and the amounts to feed/feeding frequency.
- Fish Training (White Sturgeon) Podcast & Video - Johnny May - Target training a white sturgeon, with emphasis on application of positive reinforcement.
- How to Train a Fish (with Videos) - Aquatic Veterinary Services - Target training of fishes with sounds & lights.
- Target Training a Betta Fish - Finley B. Fish blog - A concise blog post about target training a Betta fish.
- Training Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates for Husbandry and Medical Behaviors - Allison L. Corwin - Comprehensive guide on fish caretaking and training, available as a free PDF.
Fishes / Fish Diet & Nutrition
- Understanding Aquarium Fish Nutrition - LiveAquaria - Information about dietary needs, concerns, balanced diet and different foods for complete nutrition.
Horses / Horse Books
Horses / Horse Care & Treatment
- Horse care: health tips from foals to senior years - Boehringer Ingelheim - Comprehensive collection of articles, stories and insights on all aspects of horse health.
- Horse Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - Quick list of horse care tips including nutritional needs, vaccination, deworming, etc.
- Horse health, care and management - British Horse Society - Collection of articles and blog posts related to horse-health on aspects like health & fitness, routine health care, stabling & pasture information and care of elderly horses.
Horses / Horse Behaviour & Training
- Bright Horse (Horse Behaviour) blog - Barbara J. Hardman - Insights, practical tips, and real-life success stories about horse behaviour and training, ranging from managing anxiety to improving obedience.
- Good Horsemanship blog - Ross Jacobs - Searchable (i.e. has a search bar) blog with posts on horse behaviour and training, with a peculiar perspective - "Assume Everything You Are Told Is Wrong Until You Are Satisfied It Isn't".
- Horse Behaviour blog - Kayna Prescott, Brighter Equines - Collection of blog posts on horse behaviour with tips on topics like enrichment, fear resolution and LIMA principles.
- Understanding Horse Body Language, A Beginner's Guide - Horseware Ireland - Collections of horse health and behaviour blog posts ranging from sunburn prevention, horse body language to injury prevention and saving your horse from boredom.
Horses / Horse Diet & Nutrition
- Horse Nutrition Essentials - World Horse Welfare - WHF's essential top 10 nutrition considerations to keep your horse happy and healthy.
- No Grass? How to Supplement Your Horse’s Diet Safely - NAF Equine UK - Comprehensive blog post on horse nutrition beyond grazing.
- Wholesome Equine Nutrition blog - Exhaustive collection of detailed blog posts on horse care and nutrition with topics like nutrition red flags, antioxidants, common types of horse grasses and preventing ulcers.
Parrots / Parrot Books
Parrots / Parrot Care & Treatment
- Beyond Bird Basics (BBB) - The Gabriel Foundation (TGF) - Series of educational presentations and quizzes, free to the public. Covers health and anatomy, enrichment, food and nutrition, and behaviour and training.
- Bird Health & Anatomy Part 1 - Covers topics like bird poop, bathing your bird, laying eggs, bird dust and dangar, feather plucking and sleep time.
- Bird Health & Anatomy Part 2 - Covers topics like bird respiratory system, boogers, nosebleeds, food digestion, regurgitation and vomiting, beak health and some common illnesses in birds.
- Parrot Enrichment - Covers various types of bird enrichment activities.
- Parrot Care - World Parrot Trust - Parrot care resources, including easy enrichment ideas, important dietary tips and videos.
Parrots / Parrot Behaviour & Training
- Teaching and Training Parrots - The Gabriel Foundation (TGF) - Part of BBB series from The Gabriel Foundation, it covers various training techniques ranging from luring, shaping, prompts, cues and target training to stethoscope training.
- The Essentials of Parrot Behavior - The Gabriel Foundation (TGF) - Part of BB series from The Gabriel Foundation, it covers parrot behaviour assessment methods with topics like defining trust, understanding body language, positive reinforcement, etc.
- Trained Parrot blog - Blog about how to train tricks to all parrots and parakeets, includes instructional videos.
Parrots / Parrot Diet & Nutrition
- 5 Parrot Diet Nutrition Essentials That You CAN'T Neglect - Orange Pet Nutrition - Article explains how to design a balanced diet for your parrot.
- Parrot Diet & Nutrition - The Gabriel Foundation (TGF) - Provides useful tips about a parrot's diet. Part of TGF's Beyond Bird Basics series.