PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health
Practical, vet-created guidance to help you care for your dog, cat, bird, or horse at home.
PVM Pro Tips provides step-by-step educational tutorials for common care tasks like nail trimming, ear cleaning, bandaging, and administering medication. Content is created by Purdue veterinary professionals and is designed to be easy to follow, wherever you have your device.
Available on: iPhone & iPad • Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision
iPhone
iPad
What You’ll Find
Materials
Everything you need to perform a procedure at home.
Pro Tips
Helpful expert tips to perform each procedure confidently and safely.
Instructional Videos
Clear, step-by-step videos featuring Purdue veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Videos can be easy to follow while you work - ideal for reference before you begin and during each step.
Educational Notice
PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide veterinary medical advice. This content is not a substitute for care from a licensed veterinarian. If your animal is sick, injured, in distress, or you’re concerned about their condition, contact your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away.
The Apps
PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health (iPhone & iPad)
Quick access to procedure guidance wherever you are-great for reviewing steps, checking materials, and watching videos as you learn.
PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health (Apple Vision Pro)
An immersive way to learn procedures with large-format viewing and hands-free access-helpful for following steps in real time and revisiting techniques in a focused environment.
Procedures by Species
Dog Procedures
- Nail trim (clipper and rotary tool)
- Gentle Leader guidance
- Ear cleaning
- Giving a pill
- Brushing teeth
- Assessing body condition
Cat Procedures
- Nail trim
- Assessing body condition
- Ear cleaning
- Giving a pill
- Giving subcutaneous fluids
Bird Procedures
- Nail trim
- Wing trim
- Assessing body condition
- Giving oral medication
Horse Procedures
- Bandaging (lower limb)
- Bandaging (full front limb and full rear limb)
- Giving topical eye medication
- Giving injectable medication
FAQ
Is this veterinary medical advice?
No. PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health provides general educational information and is not a substitute for care from a licensed veterinarian.
Which species are included?
Dog, cat, bird, and horse.
Can I use this in an emergency?
No. If your animal is in distress, seek veterinary care immediately.
Does the app require an internet connection?
Some content-especially videos-may require an internet connection depending on your setup and device.
Support
Please review the End User License Agreement and FAQs for support information.
Support email: tlt@purdue.edu
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to the PVM Pro Tips for Animal Health app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by Purdue University (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a paid service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".
Information Collection and Use
The Application does not gather information from your mobile device.
Children
The Application does not address anyone under the age of 18.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
This privacy policy is effective as of 2026-02-16
Your Consent
By using the Application, you are consenting to this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at tlt@purdue.edu.
