Animal Care Aids

Last Modified: July 01, 2025

These documents are resources for our regulated community. They contain easy-to-understand suggestions to achieve or maintain compliance with Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations. 

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2025-05Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot) in BirdsBirds
2025-05Selecting the Right Soil for Burrowing SpeciesRegulated Animals
2025-05Enclosure Design Considerations for Burrowing SpeciesRegulated Animals
2024-02Bear Husbandry and Habitat (376.56 KB)Bears
2024-02Bear Nutrition and Winter Lethargy (296.83 KB)Bears
2024-02Environmental Enrichment for Bears (356.94 KB)Bears
2024-02Veterinary Care for Bears (207.81 KB)Bears
2024-02Canine Periodontal Disease (PD) (288.72 KB)Dogs
2024-02Coat Care: Preventing Matted Hair (177.69 KB)Dogs
2024-02Common Skin Disorders in Dogs (434.5 KB)Dogs
2024-02Early Rearing Environment (549.17 KB)Dogs
2024-02Identifying Healthy and Unhealthy Skin in Dogs (592.91 KB)Dogs
2024-02Maternal Stress and Puppy Development (211.1 KB)Dogs
2024-02Socialization (616.08 KB)Dogs
2023-08Access to Potable Water for Dogs (1016.18 KB)Dogs
2023-07Aging Puppies by Teeth (350.72 KB)Dogs
2022-06Minimum Space Requirements for Dogs (779.51 KB)Dogs
2021-05Flea Control for Dogs (326.18 KB)Dogs
2021-05Heartworm Disease in Dogs (287.91 KB)Dogs
2021-05Intestinal Parasites in Dogs (375.16 KB)Dogs
2024-02Monitoring for Periodontal Disease (PD) in Dogs (325.57 KB)Dogs
2024-02Preventive Care for Periodontal Disease (PD) in Dogs (315.87 KB)Dogs
2020-05Managing Animals and Veterinary Care at Drive-Through Parks (326.33 KB)Drive-Through Animal Parks
2020-05Tips for Shelter and Housing at Drive-Through Animal Parks (346.11 KB)Drive-Through Animal Parks
2025-02Keeping Animals Safe During Emergencies (483.13 KB)Emergency Preparedness
2023-11Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures (224.29 KB)Facilities
2023-11Infection Control Practices (215.95 KB)Facilities
2023-11What Is Antibiotic or Antimicrobial Resistance (AR)? (253.15 KB)Facilities
2024-02Mammals That Fly or Glide (267.35 KB)Flying or Gliding Mammals
2024-02Protecting Giraffes in Cold Weather (598.35 KB)Giraffes
2023-06Guinea Pig Eye Health (766.32 KB)Guinea Pigs
2023-06Guinea Pig Skin Disease  (343.13 KB)Guinea Pigs
2020-07Clean Housing is Vital to Guinea Pig Health (506.47 KB)Guinea Pigs
2020-07Guinea Pigs Do Best When Housed at the Right Temperature (657.57 KB)Guinea Pigs
2020-07Minimizing Stress Helps Keep Guinea Pigs Healthy (581.83 KB)Guinea Pigs
2024-02Feeding Nondomestic Cats (652.18 KB)Nondomestic Cats
2024-02Metabolic Bone Disease in Nondomestic Cats (582.32 KB)Nondomestic Cats
2024-02Tips and Calculations: Adding Calcium to Boneless Meat Diets for Nondomestic Cats (475.54 KB)Nondomestic Cats
2020-05Public Feeding of Animals in Petting Zoos and Other Settings (324.31 KB)Petting Zoos
2024-02Enrichment Devices for Primates (471.14 KB)Primates
2024-02Options for Meeting Social Needs of Primates (265.87 KB)Primates
2024-02Primates: Natural Social Groupings and Compatibility (229.5 KB)Primates
2024-02Primates: Special Needs of Great Apes (253.47 KB)Primates
2024-02Primates: Special Needs of Infants and Young Juveniles (268.33 KB)Primates
2024-02Special Needs of Primates Showing Signs of Psychological Distress (188.41 KB)Primates
2024-02Special Needs of Primates With Research Restrictions (228.89 KB)Primates
2024-02Special Needs of Primates Unable To See or Hear Other Primates (278.78 KB)Primates
2024-02Supporting Natural Behaviors in Primates (332.49 KB)Primates
2020-01Daily Observations: Behavior (234.47 KB)Regulated Animals
2020-01Daily Observations: Physical Health (185.78 KB)Regulated Animals
2024-02Semi-Aquatic Animals (295.23 KB)Semi-Aquatic Animals
2024-02Feeding Two-Toed Sloths (235.93 KB)Sloths
2021-04Housing Two-Toed Sloths (536.37 KB)Sloths

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