Client Handouts
Printable handouts sourced from veterinary references covering post-op care, medication guides, safety checklists, and everyday pet health.
After Your Pet's Dental Cleaning: At-Home Care Instructions
Learn what to expect after your pet’s dental cleaning, including feeding, activity, brushing, medications, warning...
Read handout →Before Your Pet's Anesthesia: Fasting & Preparation Instructions
Learn how to prepare your pet for anesthesia, including fasting, water, medications, drop-off planning, and questions...
Read handout →Crate Training Your Dog: Step-by-Step Positive Method
Learn a positive, step-by-step crate training method for dogs, including setup, timing, common mistakes, and when to...
Read handout →Diabetic Pet Home Monitoring: Glucose Testing & Insulin Guide
Learn safe home glucose checks, insulin handling, ketone monitoring, and when to call your vet for dogs and cats with...
Read handout →Heat Safety for Pets: Preventing Heatstroke & Hot Pavement Burns
Learn how to prevent pet heatstroke and hot pavement burns, spot early warning signs, and know when to see your vet...
Read handout →Holiday Safety for Pets: Seasonal Hazards to Avoid
Protect dogs, cats, and small pets from holiday hazards like toxic foods, plants, cords, candles, and decorations with...
Read handout →How to Clean Your Pet's Ears: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to clean your pet’s ears safely at home, what supplies to use, when to stop, and when ear odor, pain, or...
Read handout →How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids at Home: A Guide for Pet Owners
Learn how to give subcutaneous fluids at home safely, what supplies you need, when to call your vet, and typical...
Read handout →How to Give Your Pet Medications at Home: Pills, Liquids & More
Learn safe, low-stress ways to give your pet pills, liquids, eye drops, and more at home, plus when to call your vet...
Read handout →How to Remove a Tick from Your Pet: Safe Step-by-Step Instructions
Learn how to remove a tick from your dog or cat safely, what not to do, when to call your vet, and how to lower...
Read handout →How to Trim Your Pet's Nails: Technique, Tools & Tips
Learn safe pet nail trimming with step-by-step tips, tool choices, and stress-reducing techniques for dogs, cats, and...
Read handout →Introducing a New Pet to Your Home: Dogs, Cats & Multi-Pet Households
Learn how to introduce a new dog or cat safely with step-by-step tips for scent swaps, barriers, supervision, stress...
Read handout →Litter Box Setup & Troubleshooting: A Complete Guide for Cat Owners
Learn how to set up the right litter box, solve common box problems, and know when changes in your cat’s bathroom...
Read handout →New Kitten Checklist: What to Do in the First 30 Days
Bring your new kitten home with confidence. Use this first-30-days checklist for vet visits, vaccines, litter setup,...
Read handout →New Puppy Checklist: What to Do in the First 30 Days
Bring your new puppy home with confidence. This first-30-days checklist covers vet visits, vaccines, training, feeding,...
Read handout →Pet Dental Home Care: Brushing, Chews & Water Additives
Learn safe, effective pet dental home care with brushing, VOHC-accepted chews, and water additives—plus when to see...
Read handout →Pet Emergency Contacts & Information Card: Printable Template
Download a printable pet emergency contacts card and learn what numbers, medical details, and backup caregiver info to...
Read handout →Pet Weight Loss Plan: Feeding Guide & Exercise Recommendations
Help your dog or cat lose weight safely with portion tips, calorie guidance, exercise ideas, and questions to ask your...
Read handout →Pet Wound Care at Home: Cleaning, Bandaging & When to See the Vet
Learn safe pet wound care at home, including cleaning, light bandaging, and the red flags that mean your dog or cat...
Read handout →Post-Surgery Care Instructions: Recovery Guide for Dogs & Cats
Post-surgery care for dogs and cats: incision checks, cone use, feeding, activity limits, warning signs, and when to...
Read handout →Quality of Life Assessment: Helping You Make End-of-Life Decisions
Learn how to assess your pet’s quality of life, track good and bad days, and prepare for compassionate end-of-life...
Read handout →Toxic Foods for Dogs & Cats: Quick Reference Guide
Quick guide to toxic foods for dogs and cats, common symptoms, and when to call your vet right away after chocolate,...
Read handout →Vaccine Reactions in Pets: What's Normal & When to Call Your Vet
Learn which vaccine reactions in dogs and cats are normal, which are emergencies, and when to call your vet after your...
Read handout →Vomiting & Diarrhea Home Care: When to Treat at Home vs. See the Vet
Learn when mild vomiting or diarrhea may be managed at home and when your dog or cat needs urgent veterinary care,...
Read handout →What to Do When Your Pet Has a Seizure: Emergency Action Plan
Learn what to do during and after a pet seizure, when to seek emergency care, and how to prepare for your next...
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