Pet Health & Prevention

Cat Vaccination Schedule 2026

Kittens get FVRCP at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, rabies at 16 weeks. Annual boosters for life. Adult cats without records start the protocol from scratch.

Worms in Dogs: Signs, Treatment & Prevention 2026

Worms in dogs are common, treatable and preventable — deworm puppies every 15 days until 90 days old, adults every 3-6 months. Signs: bloated belly, dull coat, soft or bloody stools.

Fleas & Ticks: Prevention, Transmitted Diseases & Treatment

Fleas and ticks cause allergy, anemia and transmit lethal diseases (ehrlichiosis, babesiosis). Use monthly prevention (Bravecto, NexGard, Simparica) + environmental hygiene. Quality prevention costs R$ 90-140/month.

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Hip dysplasia is a hereditary hip malformation that mainly affects large dog breeds — causes limping, pain and arthritis if untreated. Diagnosed by X-ray from 6 months of age.

Pet Obesity: Causes, Risks and How to Help Your Pet Lose Weight

Pet obesity is excessive body fat accumulation (+20% of ideal weight) — affects 40-60% of adult pets, reduces life expectancy by 2 years and increases risk of diabetes, arthritis and cancer. Prevention is rationing + exercise.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats: Signs, Stages & Treatment

Feline CKD is the leading cause of death in senior cats (30-40% of 10+). Signs: more thirst, more urine, weight loss, vomit. Diagnosis: blood (creatinine, SDMA) and urine. Treatment: renal diet + hydration.

Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs: Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Chronic otitis is persistent ear canal inflammation in dogs — caused by bacteria, fungi, allergies or parasites. Affects 20% of dogs and requires veterinary diagnosis with cytology before any treatment.

Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin allergy causing intense itching, recurrent ear infections and lesions — affects 10-15% of dogs and has no cure but effective control through diet, medication and baths.

Food Allergy in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Elimination Diet

Canine food allergy causes chronic non-seasonal itch, recurrent ear infections and diarrhea. Diagnosis needs 8-12 week elimination diet with hydrolyzed or novel protein. No reliable blood test exists.

Separation Anxiety in Dogs and Cats: Signs and Treatment

Separation anxiety is a behavioral disorder where the pet suffers intensely when alone — manifested by destructiveness, barking, urination and self-mutilation. Affects 20-40% of dogs and has effective treatment.

Canine Parvovirus: Signs, Treatment & How to Save Your Puppy

Parvovirus is an EMERGENCY — 80-90% mortality in untreated puppies. Signs: uncontrollable vomit, bloody diarrhea, extreme apathy. Vaccination (DHPP at 6, 9, 12 weeks) prevents 99% of cases.

Dental Tartar in Dogs and Cats: Prevention and Vet Cleaning

Tartar is the hardening of bacterial plaque on teeth, affecting 80% of pets after age 3 — causes bad breath, gingivitis, tooth loss and systemic infection if untreated. Prevention is daily brushing + chew toys.