Guides for pet people
Practical ideas for birthdays and gifts, gentle help after a loss, and the pet video trends worth trying. Written and checked by the PetVids team.
Guides
Birthdays, memorials, pet loss, and making a video of your pet.
Best AI pet video apps and services in 2026, comparedA fair comparison of AI pet video apps and done-for-you services: prices as of November 2026, free options, turnaround, and who each one suits.
Cat birthday ideas: a cake, a calm party and 15 ways to celebrateCat birthday ideas your cat will actually enjoy: a cat-safe birthday cake, a calm party plan, 15 ideas, and a safety table for food and decorations.
How to deal with the grief of losing a petGrieving the loss of a pet is real and normal. Gentle, practical ways to cope, what to do in the first days, and free pet loss hotlines you can call.
Do pets go to heaven? What different faiths sayDo pets go to heaven? What Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist sources say about animals after death, plus secular views, with sources.- Dog birthday cake recipe: an easy, dog-safe pumpkin cakeAn easy dog birthday cake recipe with 5 dog-safe ingredients: oat flour, pumpkin, banana, egg and peanut butter. Plus serving sizes and foods to avoid.
- Dog birthday ideas: 15 ways to celebrate your dog15 dog birthday ideas, from a dog-safe cake and a sniff walk to a party plan and a video they star in. Includes a food safety table and a simple day plan.
- Pet loss quotes: 50 short lines for a dog or cat who died50 original pet loss quotes and short messages for a dog or cat who died: lines for cards, captions, stones and sympathy notes, plus two classic verses.
- The Rainbow Bridge poem: what it means and where it came fromWhat the Rainbow Bridge is, who really wrote the famous pet loss poem, what it means to grieving owners, and a short original poem you are free to share.
- What to say when someone loses a petKind, simple things to say or write when a friend's dog or cat dies, what to avoid, and sympathy card examples you can adapt.
- Ways to remember a petWays to memorialize a pet, from paw prints and planting a tree to memorial videos, photo books and what to do with their ashes.
- How to make an AI video of your petCan AI make a video of your pet? Yes. Here's how it works, which photos to use, what free apps get wrong, and the done-for-you option.
Gift guides
Thoughtful gifts for dog and cat people, including the hard occasions.
- Cat memorial gifts: 12 thoughtful ideas for someone who lost a cat12 cat memorial gifts and sympathy gifts for the loss of a cat, from whisker keepsakes and garden stones to a memorial video, plus what to write.
Cat mom gifts: 15 ideas for her and her cat15 cat mom gifts, from a necklace with her cat's name to a window perch and a video of her cat. Plus Mother's Day tips and a table to help you choose.
Dog dad gifts: 15 ideas for the guy who'd rather be with his dog15 dog dad gifts, from an engraved keychain with his dog's name to a Father's Day video from the dog. Personalized picks plus a table to help you choose.
Dog mom gifts: 15 personal ideas for the woman whose dog comes first15 dog mom gifts, from a necklace with her dog's name to a Mother's Day video from the dog. Includes personalized picks and a table to help you choose.- Gifts for cat lovers: 16 ideas for the cat person in your life16 gifts for cat lovers and cat owners, from a custom portrait of their cat to a window perch, plus a table to match the gift to the person.
Personalized pet gifts: 16 custom ideas for dog and cat owners16 personalized pet gifts and custom pet gifts for dog and cat owners, from portraits and ornaments to a video of their pet. Plus what to gather first.- Christmas gifts for pet loversThoughtful Christmas gift ideas for dog and cat lovers, from personalized keepsakes to last-minute digital gifts that arrive the same day.
- Last-minute digital gifts for pet loversDigital gifts for dog and cat lovers you can order today and send by email: custom pet videos, donations, classes and subscriptions.
- Pet memorial gifts that feel personalThoughtful pet memorial gift ideas for someone who lost a dog or cat, from keepsakes and portraits to a memorial video made from their photos.
- Gifts for someone who lost a petGentle pet loss and sympathy gift ideas for a friend who lost a dog or cat, plus what to write in the card.
- Gifts for dog loversGift ideas for dog lovers and dog owners: personalized gifts, practical upgrades and fun ideas starring their own dog.
Trends
The pet video formats everyone is posting, and how to make yours.
