Pet Library
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Informational Articles
Dogs
- Dog Bite Prevention
- Choosing the Right Dog
- Hiking with your Dog
- Fear of Dogs in Children
- New Dog Supply Checklist
- Puppy Care: Avoiding Mixed Messages
- Inside Story on the Outside Dog
Cats
- Importance of ID Tags
- New Cat Supplies Checklist
- Welcome Home Kitty
- Cat's View of the Litter Box
- Scratching, Biting, & Declawing
- Kitten Care
- Inside Story on the Outside Cat
- Feline Fables
- Pregnancy & Cats
- Fat Cats
Other Animals
- Rabbit Supply Checklist & Resources
- Bird Care
- Ball Pythons
- California Desert Tortoises
- Red Ear Sliders
- Green Iguanas
- Hermit Crabs
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
- Mantids
- Millipedes
- Scorpions
- Tarantulas
Pet Safety
- Poisonous Plants and Food
- Your Trip to the Vet
- Emergency Preparedness for Pets
- Pet First Aid
- Travel with Pets
- Winter Weather
- Hot Weather
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Spaying/Neutering
- Finding Your Lost Pet
Other Topics
- Pet Friendly Housing
- Find Homes for Pets
- How to Say Goodbye
- Licenses
- Living with Urban Wildlife
- Pet Overpopulation
- Careers with Animals
spcaLA Resources
Please visit the spcaLA Marketplace, MiniMart, or Online Store to stock up on pet supplies! And, don’t forget to book your appointment at the spcaLA Grooming Salon to help your pet look his or her best. Traveling soon? Check out the spcaLA Pet Hotel in Long Beach.