The New Pet Parent Handbook
The first 30 days with a new dog or kitten shape the next 10 years: habits, health, budget. The handbook lays them out day by day, so you do not discover the important things late and the hard way.
What is inside
- A day-by-day checklist for the first 30 days: what to buy before your pet arrives, what happens in week one, what by the end of month one
- A budget worksheet with real US prices: one-time and monthly costs, fill it in and see your number
- A first-year vaccine and parasite prevention schedule: what is required and what is recommended, when
- When a symptom can wait and when it means the vet: temperature, appetite, stomach, behavior
- The paperwork: microchip, license, ID tag, finding a vet before you need one
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Who it is for
For people about to bring home a dog or kitten, or in their first months and wanting order: what is urgent, what can wait, and how much to set aside each month. If you have had your pet for years, our calculators will probably serve you better than the handbook.
Before you buy: run the budget
The handbook includes the full budget worksheet, but you can get a rough number free right now with the dog cost calculator or the cat cost calculator: monthly, yearly and over your pet's lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
What format is the handbook?
A PDF that reads well on phone, tablet and computer, with printable worksheets. Buy it once and it is yours forever, including future updates to the price tables.
Is it for dogs or for kittens?
Both: the shared chapters (budget, vet schedule, home prep) split by species wherever they differ, including in the checklists.
When can I buy it?
Now. Checkout is handled by Stripe, and the download link arrives by email right after payment. You can download your copy again from the same link whenever you need it.
Does it replace the vet?
No. The handbook organizes the care and the budget and tells you when to see a vet, but it does not diagnose and does not replace an exam.