Dog health and care
Caring for your dog's health is constant prevention: vaccines and deworming up to date, check-ups, healthy weight and attention to warning signs. Find the essentials here and link to the specific guides.
Caring for a dog's health combines prevention (vaccines, deworming and check-ups), a balanced diet, daily exercise and dental hygiene. Spotting changes in appetite, weight or behaviour early helps treat problems in time. Keeping a record of its history makes follow-up with your vet easier.
Key facts
- A vet check-up at least once a year, more often for puppies and senior dogs.
- Keep vaccination and deworming up to date as advised by the vet.
- Daily exercise adapted to breed, age and physical condition.
- Dental hygiene prevents problems that are very common in dogs.
- Note weight and changes to spot warning signs in time.
Prevention all year round
A guide made for anyone who shares their life with a dog
Whether you have just adopted or have spent years with your companion, here you will find the care that makes the difference to their health.
Families with a newly arrived puppy
The first months are key: vaccination course, deworming and socialisation. Having everything recorded in a digital record avoids oversights and gives you peace of mind from day one.
Owners of active adult dogs
In the adult stage the goal is to maintain ideal weight, the right exercise and annual check-ups. Small adjustments to the routine prevent long-term problems.
Carers of senior dogs
From a certain age it is wise to increase veterinary checks and watch for new signs. Having the history to hand helps your vet detect changes in time.
Situations where this guide helps you
Organising the vaccination schedule
In Spain the rabies vaccine is mandatory in much of the country's regions. Note dates and reminders so you don't skip any dose or booster.
Keeping deworming under control
Internal and external, with variable frequency depending on the dog's lifestyle. Recording each treatment lets you always know when the next is due.
Adjusting feeding by life stage
The needs of a puppy, an adult and a senior are very different. This guide helps you with amounts, frequency and when it is wise to review the diet with your vet.
Spotting warning signs in time
Knowing which symptoms should not wait helps you act fast. For any serious doubt, the next step is always to consult your vet.
What you gain by caring well for your dog
More years of healthy life
Prevention and regular check-ups are the best investment in your companion's longevity and well-being.
Fewer scares and emergencies
Detecting problems in their early stages usually means simpler treatments and fewer emergency visits.
All the history in one place
With the free digital record you have vaccines, treatments and weight always accessible from your phone, with no lost papers.
Better-informed decisions
Knowing the basic guidelines lets you talk on equal terms with your vet and better understand their recommendations.
Reminders that never fail
The digital record's alerts notify you of the next vaccine or deworming so an important date never slips by.
Peace of mind for the whole family
Knowing your dog is up to date with its care reduces worry and strengthens the everyday bond.
Care by your dog's age
The first months, the foundation of everything
During the first year the vaccination course and the initial dewormings are completed. It is also the time to start dental hygiene, socialisation and the first gentle exercise habits. Note it all in the record to keep up the pace your vet sets.
Maintaining the balance
In the adult stage the focus is on keeping the ideal weight, suitable feeding and regular exercise. The annual veterinary check-up and vaccine boosters keep prevention up to date without surprises.
Extra attention in maturity
For older dogs it is wise to increase the frequency of check-ups and watch mobility, weight and behaviour. Small changes can indicate something your vet should assess; having the history to hand makes that follow-up much easier.
How to organise the care routine
Gather the current history
Locate the paper record, the latest vaccines and recent treatments. It is the starting point so you don't lose any important information.
Create the free digital record
Register your dog in the digital record and enter its basic details: age, weight, vaccines and dewormings. That way you will have everything centralised and accessible.
Define the prevention schedule
With your vet's help, plan vaccines, dewormings and check-ups. Turn on reminders to get an alert before each appointment.
Keep up the daily routine and review
Look after feeding, exercise and dental hygiene every day, and update the record after each visit. Reviewing the history now and then helps you spot trends.
Common mistakes worth avoiding
Dog health FAQ
Changes in appetite, energy, coat, digestion or behaviour are signs to consult the vet.
Revaccination, periodic deworming, an annual vet check-up, and weight and dental control.
As a guide, an annual check-up is usually enough for a healthy adult, while puppies and senior dogs benefit from more frequent checks. Your vet will tailor the schedule to each case.
Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, marked lethargy, refusing water or food for more than a day and obvious pain are reasons to see the vet without delay. This guide is informative and does not replace their assessment.
The frequency depends on the lifestyle, the environment and the dog's age, and covers both internal and external parasites. Your vet will tell you the most suitable schedule, which you can note in the digital record so you don't lose sight of it.
It varies a lot depending on breed, age and physical condition. The important thing is to provide walks and activity regularly, avoiding the hottest hours in summer. If you have doubts about the right intensity, discuss them with your vet.
Yes. Oral health affects the dog's general well-being, and accumulated tartar can lead to discomfort and other problems. Regular brushing and mouth check-ups are part of good care.
The digital record lets you keep the history always to hand on your phone, but it is wise to also keep the official paper documentation that may be required for trips or formalities. The two complement each other and give you more peace of mind.
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