At-Home Pet Care Handouts

Veterinary Care Handouts for Dogs & Cats

Some seasons of pet care come with extra questions, and the routines at home matter. These veterinarian-reviewed care handouts offer calm, practical guidance for dogs and cats, covering topics like recovery and mobility support, feeding challenges, seizure care, and treatment overviews.

Use this page as a starting point, then follow the plan your pet’s veterinary team provides. If your pet’s condition changes, worsens, or you feel unsure about what you are seeing, contact your vet right away.

Remedy’s Care Handouts Library

Looking for a specific topic? Browse the full A-to-Z list below, with new handouts added regularly.

This guide explains how to help your pet empty their bladder when urination is difficult, the difference between UMN and LMN incontinence, and when to seek urgent care. Learn more.

This guide covers nutrition questions for dogs with seizures, including prescription diet options, grain-free considerations, and raw food risks. Learn more.

This guide covers at-home care during crate rest, including safety, comfort routines, and what to watch for during recovery without surgery. Learn more.

This guide explains how to care for dogs with difficulty swallowing, including safer food textures, upright feeding, and treat ideas. Learn more.

This guide explains the rare link between some flea, tick, and heartworm medications and seizures, including when reactions typically occur and what to discuss with your veterinary team. Learn more.

This guide offers comfort-focused guidance, including quality-of-life support, what to expect with euthanasia, and grief resources. Learn more.

This guide explains stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), what treatment days look like, potential side effects, and follow-up care. Learn more.

This guide supports pets who cannot walk, including bedding, turning schedules, skin care, bathroom help, and gentle range-of-motion exercises. Learn more.

This guide outlines an 8-week plan for gradually increasing walks, freedom, and higher-impact activity after crate rest. Learn more.

This guide explains when seizure medication is recommended, goals of treatment, dosing routines, rescue medications, and ongoing monitoring. Learn more.

This guide explains the importance of strict rest, how to handle potty breaks, incision care, physical therapy, and warning signs to watch for after spinal surgery. Learn more.

This guide explains when IVDD surgery is recommended, what recovery involves, and how your veterinary team guides next steps. Learn more.