Pet health: vaccination, worming, vet

In short: Regular prevention keeps pets healthy: vaccinations, worming, tick protection and an annual check-up at the vet. At signs of illness: better see the vet early.

In more detail: Which vaccinations are needed depends on species, age and living conditions.

In detail

• Vaccinations: Dogs e.g. against distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, rabies; cats against cat flu and feline distemper.
• Worming: Regularly depending on risk, the vet advises.
• Ticks and fleas: Spot-on or collar after advice; remove ticks quickly.
• Chip and registration: Have dogs and often cats chipped and registered.
• Warning signs: Loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, breathing difficulty, lameness, behaviour change.
• Neutering: Discuss pros and cons with the vet.
• Emergency: Keep the emergency service number ready (haustier-anschaffen-verantwortung-und-kosten).
• Note: Not a substitute for veterinary advice.