Welcome Home
Decompression, routines, safe spaces, trust, hydration, appetite and the first days of observation.
- Create a calm home plan
- Record a wellness baseline
- Know when to call your veterinarian
Pet Culinary InstituteA nonprofit in formation by Shinto’s Pet Food
THE SIX-MONTH CURRICULUM
Learn what to notice, what to ask and how to begin.
Each month includes an online tutorial, practical family activity, short knowledge check and pet progress report.
Whole-Food Foundations
Recognizable ingredients, safe food transitions, balanced feeding and how the individual pet responds.
- Read a pet-food label
- Understand gradual transitions
- Track appetite and digestion
Preventive Care
Veterinary partnerships, vaccination conversations, flea and tick prevention, parasite awareness and medication safety.
- Prepare questions for the veterinarian
- Build a care calendar
- Store medications safely
Skin, Coat and Allergies
Common signs of discomfort, environmental observations, food sensitivities and responsible allergy support.
- Track itching and coat changes
- Separate observation from diagnosis
- Avoid unplanned food changes
Behavior, Enrichment and Community
Communication, movement, enrichment, children and pets, safe socialization and building a support network.
- Choose age-appropriate enrichment
- Practice safe family boundaries
- Identify local resources
A Lifetime Wellness Plan
Review progress, celebrate growth and create a practical plan for food, veterinary care and family routines.
- Complete the final knowledge check
- Submit the graduation report
- Create the next-year care plan
