Prevention is better than cure: with this in mind, we offer age-appropriate veterinary care plans for a healthy life for your dog – from birth to old age.
At 2 weeks of age, a puppy should visit the vet for the first time to get used to the practice, so that it is as relaxed as possible during veterinary examinations from an early age. At this appointment, the first worming treatment will also be given and feeding advice for the first food at around four weeks of age will be provided.
At 8 weeks, your puppy will receive its first vaccinations. It will also receive its first parasite prophylaxis against ticks, fleas, lice, and mites, as well as another worming treatment. Your dog can now be microchipped so that it is safely identified for life and can be found more easily if lost. Your vet will also issue an EU pet passport. Age-appropriate feeding advice is also included.
At 12 weeks, the second vaccination takes place, preceded by a health check.
At 16 weeks, the third vaccination is given after a health check. Your vet will advise you on the options for regular parasite prevention and deworming.
At 6 months of age, your dog is already a junior. A health check is due, along with advice on regular dental care, parasite prevention, and deworming.
Another health check takes place at 9 months. Parasite prevention and deworming are always included.
When your dog is 12 months old, another health check with parasite prevention and deworming is due. Depending on breed and size, dogs are fully grown between eight months and two years of age. Now is the time to consider neutering. Your vet will advise you on neutering and feeding your adult dog.
At 15 months of age, your dog's basic immunisation is completed with a fourth vaccination. A prior health check and regular parasite prevention and deworming are also part of this.
Your dog will be fully grown at around 2 years of age. You should now arrange a preventive check-up with your vet every six months. Preventive healthcare for adult dogs consists of:
From the age of 6 for large breeds, 7 for medium breeds, and 9 for small breeds, your dog is considered a senior and should continue to have a veterinary check-up every six months. This consists of:
With the additional blood and urine tests, diseases of the kidneys, thyroid or liver that occur frequently in old age, as well as diabetes mellitus (= diabetes), can be detected and treated at an early stage.
Your vet can send you a vaccination schedule via petsXL. This means you will automatically receive notifications when it is time to make your next appointment.The petsXL health passport clearly displays all your dog's weight data and medical information, such as allergies, pre-existing conditions, medications, and operations. The petsXL treatment file contains all laboratory findings, examination results, and X-ray images. This means that you always have a complete overview of your dog's health status via petsXL.
Vacation with your dog? For most animal lovers, that's a no-brainer. Vacationing with a cat, on the other hand, can be quite a risk. Cats are headstrong free spirits. Especially outdoor cats move around independently without humans in their familiar surroundings. Any change to their routine can be very unsettling for cats. Nevertheless, there are good reasons not to leave your beloved feline friend alone at home for too long. For example, if there is no one else who can take proper care of your cat and you want to go away for a longer period of time.
A cat's attempt to get outside through a tilted window can result in serious injury. In most cases, cats manage to squeeze their head and upper body through the window but then get stuck with their hindquarters in the slanted gap. Attempts to free them only make the situation worse, causing the cat to slide further down into the gap and become trapped. The consequences can include serious external and internal injuries, collectively known as tilt window syndrome, which can often lead to the death of the cat.
Periodontitis is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is the most common oral disease in dogs. By the age of five, more than three quarters of all dogs have periodontitis. If left untreated, the disease can have serious consequences for the entire body.
Although this condition is often colloquially referred to as a stroke in dogs due to its similar symptoms, it is not a circulatory disorder of the brain as in humans, but rather a disorder of the balance organ located in the inner ear of dogs.
It is not uncommon for dogs and cats to develop inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which is very painful and can quickly become life-threatening.
Elbow joint dysplasia describes a complex of hereditary developmental disorders of the elbow joint. It occurs primarily in fast-growing large dog breeds during the growth phase and leads to varying degrees of lameness.
Do you like rabbits? Then it's best to get two or more, as these little hoppers feel very lonely on their own. Before you bring your rabbits home, you should make sure you have enough space for them.
Does your cat suddenly seem unwell and lethargic? Or is it behaving differently than usual, perhaps avoiding being stroked? You should pay close attention to any unusual behavior. Keep a close eye on your cat's health and take it for regular check-ups at your veterinary practice.
Whether human or pet, preventive check-ups are important. Prevention is the best medicine, because when detected early, diseases can often be cured quickly. So be attentive, take your dog to your veterinarian for preventive check-ups, and keep a close eye on your dog's health yourself.
Leech therapy has been known since ancient times. Leeches are now recognized as a medicinal remedy and are used in both human and veterinary medicine to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and thin the blood.
It is natural for your horse to occasionally shake its head to ward off insects or because it is excited or tense. However, involuntary, persistent head tossing without any apparent cause is no longer natural. It is characteristic of headshaking syndrome. Unlike cribbing or weaving, headshaking syndrome is usually not a behavioral disorder, but a neurological condition that should be investigated by a veterinarian.
Since the urethra narrows significantly towards the tip of the penis in male cats, it can very easily become blocked, a condition known as urethral obstruction. Affected animals are suddenly unable to urinate, resulting in painful and life-threatening urinary retention in the bladder. This is always a medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary treatment. Indoor cats are primarily affected, while outdoor cats are much less likely to develop the condition.
