Helpful Websites for Pet Owners

Pet-owner education from the organization that accredits animal hospitals.

The national association of veterinarians, with extensive owner resources.

Feline-focused medicine standards and cat-owner guidance.

Animal welfare advocacy and practical pet-care guidance.

Welfare programs plus a deep pet-care knowledge base.

Funder of veterinary health research improving care for all animals.

Expertly trained service dogs for people with disabilities, free of charge.

Service dogs supporting children and families living with autism.

Pet-health news from the American Animal Hospital Association.

A large library of vet-reviewed pet-care articles.

Enrichment and stress-reduction guidance for indoor pets.

Vet-written articles on diseases, symptoms, and prevention.

Approachable pet-health and lifestyle reading.

In-depth client education from the Veterinary Information Network.

Veterinarian Dr. Andy Roark's popular pet-health video series.

Zoonotic disease prevention — keeping pets and people healthy together.

Board-certified veterinary nutritionist consulting and diet resources.

Academic veterinary nutrition service and owner education.

Dog food reviews and recall alerts.

Veterinary-nutritionist-built tool for balanced home-cooked diets.

Nutrition evaluation tools, including manufacturer transparency reports.

The global standard for evaluating pet foods and choosing a diet.

Why regular veterinary visits matter for cats who 'seem fine.'

Cornell's practical how-to videos for cat owners.

Indoor cat enrichment and nutrition guidance.

Everything litter box: setup, problems, and solutions.

Advancing the health and welfare of companion cats.

Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, and road-trip planning.

Dog-friendly travel directory and booking.

Federal guidance on including pets in emergency plans.

Building a pet evacuation kit and plan — essential in earthquake country.

The definitive source on heartworm prevention and treatment.

Parasite prevalence maps and owner guidance by region.

Infectious disease blog covering diseases pets and people share.

Side-by-side comparisons and owner reviews of insurance plans.

How to evaluate whether insurance makes sense for your family.

Board-certified veterinary dentistry and oral health education.

Grants helping families afford life-saving veterinary care. See also our Financing page.

24/7 poison emergency hotline: (888) 426-4435.

24/7 poison control with an extensive searchable toxin library.

Ideal weight ranges, calculators, and obesity resources.

Weight check and body-condition scoring tools.

Step-by-step canine body condition scoring.

Step-by-step feline body condition scoring.

Official pet food and veterinary drug recall listings.

Behavior and enrichment guidance for happier dogs and cats.

Position statements and humane, evidence-based training guidance.

Common behavior problems and step-by-step solutions.

Academic behavior medicine resources and referrals.

Overview of pet-loss support options.

California counseling and support referrals.

Answers to the questions grieving owners ask most.

Veterinary social work and grief support.

What to know before filling pet prescriptions online.

The real risks of counterfeit and mishandled medications.

Find which registry holds any microchip number.

Free medication and preventive reminders by email or text.

Pet-themed activities that teach kids about animal care.

How pets support childhood development.

County shelters and services — the Carson Animal Care Center serves Lawndale and Hawthorne.

Off-leash dog parks across the greater LA area.

Dog licensing requirements for LA County residents.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles.

City of LA shelters, adoptions, and lost-pet services.

Adoption and lifesaving programs in Los Angeles.

The county shelter serving the Lawndale/Hawthorne area — check here first for lost pets.