Care & tipsGetting your first cat: the complete checklist
Getting your first cat? A checklist of supplies, choosing litter and food, cat-proofing your home, the first vet visit and costs for a smooth welcome home.
17/10/20266 min read
Pet care knowledge
Care & tips – Page 2
The **Pet care** section is for owners who want to look after their pets well every day. It covers welcoming a new dog or cat home, owning a cat for the first time, bathing your dog, choosing a collar, caring for small pets such as rabbits, hamsters and reptiles, and keeping pets safe during Tet, the rainy and storm season, house moves and travel. An important part of this section is **preventing and handling lost pets**. You will find what to do right away when your pet goes missing, how to post a lost pet alert, what to do if you find a lost dog or cat, and how to use ID cards and QR collar tags so a kind stranger can reach you with just a phone camera, no app needed. PetID offers [QR collar tags and pet ID cards](https://www.petid.vn/en/qr-tag) linked to your pet's profile in the free PetID app. If your pet goes missing, turn on lost mode with one tap and post on the [lost pets board](https://www.petid.vn/en/lost-pets) so the community can help. We wish you and your pet safe and happy days together.
Care & tips
Care & tipsGoing home for Tet? How to board your dog or cat safely
Heading home for Tet but unsure where to leave your pet? How to pick a safe pet hotel, what to pack, vaccine requirements and tips to keep your pet calm.
17/10/20266 min read
Care & tipsKeeping dogs and cats safe during Tết and fireworks: calm fears, prevent loss
Dogs and cats often panic and run off during Tết fireworks. See how to set up a safe space, keep your pet indoors, use an ID tag and act fast if it gets lost.
17/10/20265 min read
Care & tipsPreparing to bring a new dog or cat home: a checklist for first-time owners
A checklist for bringing a new dog or cat home: supplies to buy, setting up a safe space, the first days together, a vet visit and creating your pet's profile.
17/10/20265 min read
Care & tipsHow to choose a collar for dogs and cats: size, material and safe fit
A guide to choosing the right collar for dogs and cats: correct size, suitable material, a safety buckle and an ID tag, so your pet stays comfortable and safe.
17/10/20265 min read
Care & tipsMoving or traveling with dogs and cats: a checklist so your pet does not get lost
Moving or traveling is when pets panic and go missing most. Checklist for papers, gear, a QR collar, and how to help dogs and cats settle in a new place.
16/10/20265 min read
Care & tipsFound a lost dog or cat? 6 steps to help them get home
Found a lost dog or cat? Don't panic. Follow 6 steps: keep them safe, scan the QR collar, post a found ad, alert nearby clinics, and watch for fake claimers.
16/10/20265 min read
Care & tipsLost dog or cat? 7 steps to find them fast
Lost your dog or cat? Search the house first, cover nearby streets, turn on PetID lost mode, post alerts and flyers, and keep looking past the first 24 hours.
05/09/20266 min read
Care & tipsSmart name tags for dogs and cats: what to know before you buy
How to choose a pet ID tag: waterproof material, the right size for your pet, engraved vs QR tags, and what to add to the PetID profile before the first walk.
03/09/20265 min read
Care & tipsHow a QR code helps reunite a lost pet
How a QR tag helps reunite a lost pet: finders scan with a phone camera and no app, you control what the page shows, and lost mode puts an alert on the page.
02/09/20265 min read
Care & tipsShould you use an anti-lost tag for dogs and cats?
GPS collar, microchip or QR tag? Compare how each anti-lost option works, where it falls short, and why a chip plus a QR tag suits most city pets.
01/09/20265 min read
Care & tipsHow do pet QR tags work? A to Z
How a PetID QR tag works: create the profile, attach and test the tag, update your number without a new tag, and turn on lost mode if your pet goes missing.
31/08/20267 min read