Veterinary School for Everyone: Caring for Cats and Dogs

Gain helpful insights such as what sort of time and financial investments you will need to make, a typical lifespan, and what sort of environment you should provide for the most common pet breeds. Arming you with the basics of what to expect when you get a cat or dog (or both) allows you to make an educated decision about whether pet ownership is right for you.

Whether you’re bringing your first pet home or introducing a new pet to a household full of other animals and/or children, the best way to positively integrate a new animal is to be prepared. Packed with valuable tips to help you set your household and new pets up for success, Dr. Lee also includes advice for what to do if the new pet just doesn’t mesh.

Dr. Lee moves on to the next step in conscientious pet ownership: pet care. Covering topics such as training and exercise (yes, even for cats), creating an enriching environment, health care, and more, you’ll gain a toolbox of tips and techniques that will help you feel both prepared and empowered to take on the responsibility of owning a pet.

This lesson focuses on what to look for, questions to consider, and ways you can, well, vet your vet. She also provides invaluable tips to help get an anxious animal to the clinic with less stress, and how to (and why you always should) advocate for your pet when talking to the veterinarian.

Vaccines are a source of controversy, and it’s no different with pet vaccines. Dr. Lee provides a realistic look at the pros (and less common, the cons) of the most common vaccines, as well as how often to get them, potential reactions and side-effects, and why different types of pets may have different vaccine needs.

Dr. Lee educates you about the risks of parasites, as well as the best ways to avoid them. While not all pests are fatally dangerous, no one wants to deal with a flea infestation. Dr. Lee provides a factual overview of why this isn’t true and the best way to get ahead of a parasite invasion.