1. Should puppies and kittens be treated for parasites and how soon should this be done?
Answer: Yes, it is important to treat puppies and kittens, because internal parasites are dangerous for animals and for people who interact with them. Some types of intestinal parasites are transmitted from mother to foetus during pregnancy; the parasites should be treated as soon as possible. For puppies this should be after the animal is twelve days old and for kittens after twenty days old.
2. What should I feed my pet?
Answer: A very important time for the health of pets (dogs, kittens, rabbits etc) is the transition from nursing to independent feeding. Foods that target different species have been developed by different companies with many special foods for varied dietary requirements, thus ensuring a smooth transition. Please try to avoid home-prepared foods containing spices, tubular bone and fat.
3. When should I vaccinate my dog or cat?
Answer: communicable diseases are particularly dangerous for young animals. Some of them, such as leptospirosis and rabies are dangerous to people, so your pet should be vaccinated. The vaccination program starts:- for dogs, 8-9 weeks of age, for kittens 12 - weeks and for rabbits after 50 days of age or when the animal reaches a pound in weight.
4. When you should have an identification chip for your dog?
Answer: According to “Law on Veterinary Activity” Art. 174, par. 3 for registration of veterinarian put the dog tattoo or chip containing an identification code.This manipulation is performed at the age of 4 months for a dog or within 7 days of the acquisition of an older dog.
5. Should I neuter my pet?
A: Neutering your pet is reasonable, and reduces the risk of certain diseases, Such as: tumours of the testicles before puberty and for a female, it can prevent breast tumours. castration can help to prevent escape and wandering of pets, less aggression in males, preventing marking in male cats and no unwanted births and orphaned puppies and kittens.
6. How can I limit hair loss in my pet?
Answer: The loss of hair is a physiological process associated with changing seasons. The duration of this period and the amount of hair shed may be minimised through proper nutrition, veterinary drugs and specific regular hair care (bathing, grooming).
7. How often should you bathe your dog?
Frequency of bathing depends on the type of dog and the coat quality of the shampoo, but no more frequently than 4 times a month.
8. How should I care for a pet’s teeth?
Answer: The most common problem associated with the permanent teeth is the accumulation of plaque, then the formation of dental tartar. The result is gingivitis, periodontal disease and decay. To prevent of these conditions it is recommended to give gum stimulating chews, to use a special brush and toothpaste, to use a spray, this helps to prevent the formation of tartar and more.
9. How to protect a pet from external parasites?
Answer: By regular use of products with complex action (on older forms, larvae and eggs of parasites). The antiparasitic drug of choice should be consistent with the age and physiological condition of the animal.