National Pet Parents Day is Sunday, April 24, celebrating those who introduce a dog, cat or other pet into their lives. For a first time pet owner, taking care of a furry friend can be overwhelming. From knowing where to get the right food to making sure they have the medication they need, it is easy for a first-time pet owner to get lost in what they need to take care of their animals.

That’s where we come in. We came up with a list of resources and services that first-time pet owners should know about.

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Consider this your on-call vet. Dutch allows pet owners to access help for their animals at any given time, for any issue. The service provides access to custom treatment plans for your animals, as well as face time with professional vets for more in-depth treatment. Prescriptions are dropped off to your door on a monthly basis and Dutch offers annual or monthly membership plans to fit your financial needs. The Dutch memberships start at $15 per month.

Save on some of the essentials for owning a cat or a dog with PetCareRx. From food to medications, this service offers discounts and deals on a variety of brand names and generic pet care items. The mission of the company is to “help other pet parents get the medication their pets need at a reasonable price.” Right now, there is a Dog Treat Super Sale going on and discounting healthy – and tasty – treats for your pup.

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If this is your first pet, you may not know the struggle yet, but going to the pet store and getting your animal food every month or so can get exhausting. That’s why Chewy has an auto-ship option when buying food for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and other animals.

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Healthy dog and cat food that gets delivered right to your door? Talk about a pet owner’s dream. Luckily, Darwin’s Natural Pet Products makes those dreams come true with its delivery service backed by veterinarians and pet nutritionists. The recipes used to make the food, according to Darwin’s, come from veterinary nutritionists who keep in mind your pet’s ancestral diet. These minimally processed meals are meant to preserve the bioavailability of vital nutrients. This company only makes food for cats and dogs.

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Man’s best friend deserves the best treatment, which is why PetPlate serves gourmet dog food that is made to deliver straight to your home. The dog food can be customized to your pups needs – maintaining a healthier weight, having a shiner coat, allergy relief and having more energy are some of the health benefits PetPlate tackles with its food selection, such as Barkin Beef, Chompin’ Chicken and Tail Waggin’ Turkey.

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Prescriptions for animals are available for delivery and auto-ship on PetMeds. Pet owners can shop by condition, such as flea and tick prevention and joint care. Save 35 percent plus an extra 20 percent on your first auto-ship order of Heartgard Plus when you stack codes SAVE35 and HG20. The site also offers free pet care advice.

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A monthly box of treats may not be an essential, but it is a sweet surprise for your dog. Each BarkBox comes with two toys, two all-natural treats and a chew. Each month comes with a new theme, including the Sweetie Pies Barkery, the Slobber Party and Barkfest in Bed.

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From mealtime to treat time, Only Natural Pet offers healthy food, treats and natural care for dogs and cats. There’s a limited time offer of 35 percent off your first auto-ship order.

HealthyPets offers high-quality pet supplies at low prices. Some of the products the site offers are the Advantage II Flea Control for Small Dogs ($115.96, originally $150), Advantage II Flea Control for Small Cats 5-9 lbs ($59.98, originally $77.99); Frontline Gold for Dogs 5-22 lbs ($88.99, originally $115.99) and Frontline Gold for Cats, 6 Month ($99.99, originally $130.99).

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Need to stock up on your pet supplies like leashes and litter boxes? PetSafe is the way to go. Some of the featured products include the Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence and the Easy Walk Harness, No Pull Dog Harness.

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