Pet Health, Symptoms & Behavior Explained for Dogs and Cats

Clear, practical guidance plus free tools to understand common signs, behaviors, and everyday care.

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Explore Pet Care by Animal

Dogs

Complete Dog Care

Health, behavior, care guides, and breed information for dogs.

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Cats

Complete Cat Care

Feline health, behavior, care guides, and breed information.

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Other Pets

Other Pets

Care for rabbits, birds, hamsters, fish, reptiles, and more.

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Free Pet Care Tools

Fast tools for pet care decisions. (These are not meant for medical purposes, just for information and fun)

PawTwins: Pet Parent Match tool

PawTwins: Pet Parent Match

Upload photos and answer quick questions to get your similarity score.

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Pet Symptom Checker tool

Symptom Checker

Quick guidance on whether to monitor or see a vet.

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Healthy pet weight calculator

Healthy Weight

Check weight range and get simple recommendations.

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Chocolate toxicity calculator

Chocolate Toxicity

Estimate risk if your dog ate chocolate.

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Pet age calculator

Age Calculator

Convert pet age to human years and life stage.

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Vet terms and printable resources

Resources

Printables + vet terms explained in plain English.

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Discover Pet Health Topics

Expert guides on common pet health concerns

Allergies Allergies

Understanding and treating pet allergies

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Calming Calming & Anxiety

Solutions for anxious and stressed pets

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Cancer Cancer Care

Support and information for pets with cancer

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Dental Dental Health

Complete pet dental care guide

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Diabetes Diabetes

Managing diabetes in dogs and cats

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Emergency Emergency Care

What to do in pet emergencies

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Nutrition Nutrition

Feeding guides and dietary advice

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Pain Pain Management

Keeping your pet comfortable

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Senior Senior Pet Care

Caring for aging pets

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Skin and coat health Skin & Coat Health

Itching, shedding, hot spots, and common skin issues

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Parasites Parasites

Fleas, ticks, worms, and prevention basics

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Preventive care Preventive Care

Vaccines, checkups, and routine prevention

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Weight Management Weight Management

Tips for pet weight loss and obesity prevention

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Digestive and Gut Health Digestive & Gut Health

Addressing vomiting, diarrhea, and sensitive stomachs

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Joint and Mobility Joint & Mobility

Managing arthritis, hip dysplasia, and joint pain

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Eye and Ear Care Eye & Ear Care

Treating ear infections, tear stains, and vision issues

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Heart Health Heart Health

Understanding heart murmurs and cardiovascular care

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Kidney and Urinary Health Kidney & Urinary Health

Support for UTIs, kidney disease, and bladder health

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Puppy and Kitten Care Puppy & Kitten Care

Essential guides for early development and milestones

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Behavior and Training Behavior & Training

Expert advice on obedience and behavioral challenges

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Respiratory Health Respiratory Health

Information on asthma, kennel cough, and breathing issues

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Holistic and Natural Care Holistic & Natural Care

Exploring CBD, acupuncture, and alternative therapies

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Recovery and Rehabilitation Recovery & Rehabilitation

Post-surgery care, wound healing, and physical therapy

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End-of-Life Care End-of-Life Care

Compassionate advice on pet hospice and quality of life

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Science & Research

Research-backed insights from veterinary and animal behavior studies

PetSoftly canine cognition research

Canine Cognition

Dummy summary: how dogs process words, tone, and social cues.

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PetSoftly feline behavior research

Feline Behavior Science

Dummy summary: stress, enrichment, and behavior patterns in cats.

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PetSoftly veterinary nutrition research

Veterinary Nutrition Research

Dummy summary: diet quality, body condition, and long-term health outcomes.

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PetSoftly aging pet cognition research

Aging & Cognitive Health

Dummy summary: brain aging, memory changes, and quality-of-life care.

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PetSoftly working dog cognition research

Working Dog Research

Dummy summary: training methods, cognition, and performance under stress.

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PetSoftly sleep and cognition research

Sleep & Learning

Dummy summary: links between sleep, memory, and behavior in companion animals.

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PetSoftly animal behavior neuroscience research

Behavior Neuroscience

Dummy summary: brain-based research on stress response, learning, and social behavior in pets.

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PetSoftly pet microbiome research

Pet Microbiome Research

Dummy summary: gut microbiome studies and their links to immunity, digestion, and behavior.

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