Dog health
Dog health guide
Dogs share more of our world — parks, boarding, travel. These pages group common questions without alarm.
Vaccines
- Dog vaccine scheduleDog vaccine plans change with parks, boarding and travel. Core and lifestyle vaccines differ.
- Rabies vaccine in dogsRabies is both animal and human health. Timing and paperwork follow travel and local rules. This page is not a full schedule.
- Kennel cough / bordetellaA respiratory infection discussed before boarding and busy parks. Vaccines reduce risk; they do not make it zero. Stop reading if breathing is hard.
- When to vaccinate? A calm start for puppies and kittensVaccine timing depends on age, species, and lifestyle. The safest step is a personalized plan with your veterinarian.
Illness and signs
- Vomiting in dogsBins, sudden diet change or infection can cause vomiting. Bloody, repeated or exhausting vomiting should not wait.
- Diarrhoea in dogsBins, sudden food and stress are common. Bloody stool, puppies and lethargy should not wait.
- Dog not eatingStress, dental pain or systemic illness can stop appetite. Puppies and small breeds are given less time.
- Fever in dogsNo: a warm or dry nose does not mean fever. A dog panting after the park is not the same as a dog that will not eat, shivers or looks dull. Do not give paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- What should a healthy dog look like?Healthy dogs look different by breed. Your dog’s energy and appetite line matters more.
Care
- Dog spay and neuterTiming can depend on breed and growth. The overview remains in the existing spay-neuter guide.
- Internal parasites in dogsRoundworms, tapeworms and other gut parasites may be silent. The plan depends on age and lifestyle — no internet doses.
- External parasites in dogsFlea itch and ticks rise in warm months. Product choice depends on weight and health. Bodrum notes sit in the existing ticks page.
- Spay & neuter guide: timing, reasons, and preparationSpay/neuter is a personal decision. This guide helps you ask clearer questions before visiting the clinic.
Life stages
- Puppy careSleep, toilet training, nipping and first vaccines. The mixed overview is first weeks; this page is dog-focused.
- Puppy & kitten first weeks: what to watchNew-pet excitement is wonderful; a small routine lowers stress. This is a calm checklist, not a prescription.
- Senior cat and dog care: when to check in?Ageing is not a disease — but noticing small changes early protects comfort.