Know their normal
Watch appetite, play, breathing, stool and urination. Small changes are useful clues.
Pets / Dog health
Dog health.
A healthier life, at every age.
From puppy protection to healthy senior years.
Everyday care. Lifelong wellbeing.Try dog vomiting
Life-stage care
Puppies need growth and infection protection; seniors benefit from mobility, dental and health reviews.
Prevention first
Keep a record of vaccines, parasite products and veterinary visits.
01 / A foundation of protection
Vaccination & prevention
Schedules vary with vaccine, region, health history and veterinarian guidance. These are life-stage milestones, not a universal dosing timetable.
- 01
Puppy
health and history review
- 02
Initial vaccination
veterinarian selects protection
- 03
Follow-up doses
complete the planned series
- 04
Adult
booster and parasite review
- 05
Senior
individual health plan
Core protection
Discuss distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus protection with your veterinarian.
Rabies
Arrange vaccination according to local requirements and the veterinarian’s plan.
Exposure-based protection
Ask about leptospirosis and risks such as boarding-related respiratory infection. Recommendations depend on local disease risk.
Deworming & parasites
Choose a dog-appropriate plan based on age, exposure and testing; vaccines do not prevent worms.
02 / Notice the changes
Symptoms & health checker
Open a symptom to understand possible causes and safer next steps. Symptoms alone cannot identify a disease.
DigestiveVomiting+
- What it means
- Expelling stomach contents.
- Common possible causes
- Dietary upset, infection, swallowed objects or toxins.
- Basic supportive care
- Record episodes and possible exposures; do not force-feed or give human medicines.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Repeated vomiting, blood, swelling, weakness or inability to keep water down: urgent veterinary care.
DigestiveDiarrhea+
- What it means
- Loose or frequent stool.
- Common possible causes
- Diet changes, parasites or infection, including parvovirus in puppies.
- Basic supportive care
- Provide access to water if drinking normally; keep a stool sample and separate from other dogs if infection is possible.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Blood, dehydration, vomiting or an unwell puppy needs urgent care.
AppetiteLoss of appetite+
- What it means
- Eating less or refusing food.
- Common possible causes
- Dental pain, nausea, infection or other illness.
- Basic supportive care
- Note food intake and activity; arrange a veterinary assessment if persistent.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- An unwell puppy, weakness, pain or vomiting warrants prompt care.
UrinaryExcessive thirst+
- What it means
- A clear increase in drinking.
- Common possible causes
- Heat, medications, kidney disease or diabetes.
- Basic supportive care
- Never restrict water; record drinking and urination for the vet.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Vomiting, marked weakness or inability to urinate needs urgent care.
RespiratoryCoughing+
- What it means
- Repeated cough or throat clearing.
- Common possible causes
- Respiratory infection, airway irritation or heart disease.
- Basic supportive care
- Limit exertion and contact with other dogs; record a short video safely.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Laboured breathing, collapse or blue/pale gums is an emergency.
RespiratoryBreathing difficulty+
- What it means
- Increased effort to breathe at rest.
- Common possible causes
- Airway blockage, lung or heart disease, heat illness.
- Basic supportive care
- Keep calm, minimise handling and arrange immediate transport.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Contact an emergency veterinarian now; do not wait for this guide.
SkinSkin itching+
- What it means
- Persistent scratching or licking.
- Common possible causes
- Fleas, mites, allergy or infection.
- Basic supportive care
- Check for parasites and prevent self-injury; use only dog-approved products after advice.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Open wounds, severe pain or facial swelling need prompt assessment.
SkinHair loss+
- What it means
- Patchy or unusual coat thinning.
- Common possible causes
- Parasites, fungal disease, allergies or hormonal disorders.
- Basic supportive care
- Photograph changes and wash hands after handling affected skin.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Spreading lesions or an unwell dog needs veterinary examination.
SkinEar problems+
- What it means
- Head shaking, odour or discharge.
- Common possible causes
- Infection, mites, allergies or foreign material.
- Basic supportive care
- Keep ears dry; do not insert objects or unprescribed drops.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Head tilt, balance loss or severe pain needs prompt care.
OtherEye problems+
- What it means
- Redness, discharge or squinting.
- Common possible causes
- Injury, infection or corneal disease.
- Basic supportive care
- Prevent rubbing and seek an examination; avoid leftover eye drops.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Pain, cloudiness, trauma or sudden vision changes require urgent care.
MovementWeakness+
- What it means
- Reduced strength or unusual tiredness.
- Common possible causes
- Pain, anaemia, infection or metabolic illness.
- Basic supportive care
- Rest safely and note onset; do not force exercise.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Collapse, inability to stand or abnormal breathing is an emergency.
MovementLimping+
- What it means
- Uneven walking or avoiding a limb.
- Common possible causes
- Injury, joint disease or paw damage.
- Basic supportive care
- Restrict activity and inspect paws gently only if safe.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Major trauma, severe pain or inability to bear weight needs prompt care.
DigestiveAbnormal stool+
- What it means
- Change in colour, consistency or passage.
- Common possible causes
- Diet, parasites, bleeding or constipation.
- Basic supportive care
- Save a photo or sample; note diet and possible ingestion.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Black tarry stool, blood, repeated straining or pain needs urgent advice.
UrinaryUrinary problems+
- What it means
- Straining, frequent attempts or blood in urine.
- Common possible causes
- Inflammation, stones, infection or obstruction.
- Basic supportive care
- Observe urine output and contact the vet; keep water available.
- Warning signs & when to seek care
- Inability to pass urine is an emergency.
A clearer next step
Something doesn’t seem right?
Choose an animal and a symptom, then check warning signs. This is an educational pathway, not a diagnosis.
Select animal
01 ✓Choose the animal you’re concerned about.
Select symptom
02 ACTIVEChoose the main symptom you’ve noticed.
Check warning signs
03 WAITINGLook for serious signs that need attention.
Watch for: Breathing difficulty, collapse or seizures · Repeated unproductive retching with a swollen abdomen · Suspected poisoning, major injury or uncontrolled bleeding · Unable to urinate or rapidly worsening weakness
Are any of these warning signs present?
Not sure what to select?Use the animal’s care guide or contact a veterinarian.
When in doubt, consult a veterinarian.
Your animal’s health and safety always come first.
This health guide provides general educational information and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified veterinarian.
03 / Understand the condition
Diseases & Treatment/Care
Explore the condition, how it is assessed and the role of professional care.
High · urgentCanine parvovirus
A serious contagious intestinal infection, especially in young dogs.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weakness.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Virus spread through infected faeces and contaminated surroundings.
- Prevention
- Vaccination and appropriate hygiene.
- Diagnosis
- Veterinary examination and faecal testing.
- Treatment/care approach
- Isolation and veterinary fluid/supportive care; severe cases need hospital care.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Urgently for a sick puppy or bloody diarrhea.
High · urgentCanine distemper
A viral illness that can affect several body systems.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Discharge, cough, digestive signs or neurological changes.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Exposure to infected animals and respiratory secretions.
- Prevention
- Vaccination and limiting contact with sick animals.
- Diagnosis
- Clinical assessment and laboratory testing.
- Treatment/care approach
- Veterinarian-led supportive care and management of complications.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Promptly for suspected infection; emergency care for seizures.
Emergency · public healthRabies
A fatal viral disease with a risk to people.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Behaviour changes, swallowing difficulty or paralysis.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Usually infected saliva entering a bite wound.
- Prevention
- Vaccination and avoiding suspect animals.
- Diagnosis
- Assessment by veterinary/public-health authorities.
- Treatment/care approach
- Do not handle a suspect animal; contact authorities. People exposed need urgent medical advice.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Immediately after suspected exposure.
Variable · examination advisedKennel cough
A group of contagious respiratory infections.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Cough, sometimes nasal discharge.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Close contact and airborne respiratory organisms.
- Prevention
- Risk-based vaccination, ventilation and separation of sick dogs.
- Diagnosis
- History and examination; tests if severe or persistent.
- Treatment/care approach
- Rest and vet-selected care; antibiotics are not automatically needed.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Promptly if coughing persists; urgently for breathing difficulty.
VariableTick and flea problems
External parasites can irritate skin and transmit disease.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Itching, visible parasites or weakness.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Environmental exposure.
- Prevention
- Vet-selected parasite control and environmental hygiene.
- Diagnosis
- Skin inspection and testing if systemic illness is suspected.
- Treatment/care approach
- Species-appropriate parasite treatment under guidance.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- For persistent infestation, fever or weakness.
Higher in puppiesWorm infestation
Internal parasites may affect health and growth.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Poor growth, diarrhea or worms in stool; sometimes no signs.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Contaminated environments, hosts or maternal transmission.
- Prevention
- Risk-based deworming and prompt faeces removal.
- Diagnosis
- Faecal testing and health assessment.
- Treatment/care approach
- Veterinarian selects the parasite-control plan.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- For weight loss, blood in stool or an unwell puppy.
VariableSkin infections
Skin inflammation can include bacterial or fungal infection.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Redness, sores, odour or hair loss.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Allergies, parasites or disrupted skin barriers.
- Prevention
- Grooming and managing underlying triggers.
- Diagnosis
- Skin examination, cytology or other tests.
- Treatment/care approach
- Treatment depends on the cause; avoid leftover antibiotics.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- For painful, spreading or persistent lesions.
Prompt assessmentEar infections
Inflammation or infection of the ear canal.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Head shaking, discharge, odour and pain.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Allergies, moisture, mites or foreign material.
- Prevention
- Address recurring causes and avoid inserting objects.
- Diagnosis
- Otoscopy and examination of discharge.
- Treatment/care approach
- Ear-specific treatment after checking the canal and eardrum.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- Promptly; urgently with balance loss or severe pain.
Variable · may be urgentGastrointestinal problems
Digestive signs have many possible explanations.
Read care guide +
- Common symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal discomfort.
- Possible causes / transmission
- Diet, infection, parasites or obstruction.
- Prevention
- Gradual diet changes and secure rubbish/toxins.
- Diagnosis
- Examination; stool, blood or imaging tests as needed.
- Treatment/care approach
- Hydration and cause-specific veterinary care.
- When to contact a veterinarian
- For repeated signs, pain, blood or weakness.
04 / Nourish with purpose
Vitamins & minerals
Supplementation should be based on diet, life stage and veterinary/nutrition guidance. More is not always better.
Calcium
- What it supports
- Bones and muscles
- Dietary sources
- Complete food; balanced mineral ingredients
- Balance considerations
- Excess can harm growing skeletons.
Phosphorus
- What it supports
- Bones and energy metabolism
- Dietary sources
- Meat and formulated diets
- Balance considerations
- Balance with calcium; kidney disease changes needs.
Vitamin A
- What it supports
- Vision and tissue health
- Dietary sources
- Complete diets; animal ingredients
- Balance considerations
- Excess liver or supplements can be toxic.
Vitamin D
- What it supports
- Calcium regulation
- Dietary sources
- Fortified complete diets
- Balance considerations
- Excess is toxic; never use human high-dose products.
Vitamin E
- What it supports
- Cell protection
- Dietary sources
- Formulated diets; oils
- Balance considerations
- Needs depend on the complete diet.
B vitamins
- What it supports
- Energy and nerve function
- Dietary sources
- Meat and fortified diets
- Balance considerations
- Illness may alter requirements.
Zinc
- What it supports
- Skin and enzyme function
- Dietary sources
- Meat and balanced mineral ingredients
- Balance considerations
- Skin changes need diagnosis, not blind supplementation.
Iron
- What it supports
- Red blood cells
- Dietary sources
- Meat and complete diets
- Balance considerations
- Anaemia has many causes; excess iron is harmful.
Omega fatty acids
- What it supports
- Skin and cell membranes
- Dietary sources
- Balanced foods; fish or plant oils
- Balance considerations
- Added oils alter calories and nutrient balance.
05 / Everyday foundations
Nutrition & basic needs
Balanced nutrition & weight
Choose complete life-stage food. Track body condition, including large-breed puppy growth.
Fresh water
Keep clean water available and notice changes in drinking.
Exercise & enrichment
Match walks, play and rest to age, health and temperature.
Teeth & grooming
Use dog-safe dental care, brush the coat and check paws and ears.
Regular examinations
Review vaccines, parasites, weight and age-related changes with your veterinarian.
06 / Make care a habit
Preventive care
- Keep vaccination and deworming records.
- Check coat and skin after outdoor activity.
- Store human medicines, toxins and rubbish securely.
- Review dental health and body condition regularly.
Companion Care
For pets & companions
Lifelong care for their happier, healthier lives.
07 / Act early
Emergency warning signs
Contact your local veterinarian or nearest veterinary hospital immediately for these signs. Do not wait for an online response.
- Breathing difficulty, collapse or seizures
- Repeated unproductive retching with a swollen abdomen
- Suspected poisoning, major injury or uncontrolled bleeding
- Unable to urinate or rapidly worsening weakness
Keep handling calm and safe. Do not give prescription drugs, force liquids or attempt invasive treatment yourself.
Veterinary pharmacy
Relevant veterinary essentials
Related products support a care plan. Their appearance here does not mean they treat a symptom or replace a veterinary examination.
Pet preventive care
Vet-guided flea, tick, deworming and vaccination-support pathways.
Dog and cat careVeterinary prescription/approval may be required.
Pet nutrition and grooming
Daily-care products organised by animal, life stage and practical need.
Daily pet carePet first-aid supplies
Animal-safe dressings and first-response supplies, followed by veterinary care.
Dog and cat first aidPet dental and supplement care
Daily dental hygiene and nutrition-support routes by animal and life stage.
Daily preventive careCatalogue entries represent existing care ranges. Buds Medico must confirm the exact product, species suitability, availability and final supply before fulfilment.
Sources & further reading
Source review: 11 September 2026. Educational content; not an individual veterinary assessment.
WSAVA · Vaccination guidelines ↗MSD Veterinary Manual · Dog health ↗MSD Veterinary Manual · Nutritional requirements ↗Merck Veterinary Manual · Canine parvovirus ↗Merck Veterinary Manual · Canine distemper ↗WOAH · Rabies ↗
This health guide provides general educational information and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified veterinarian.
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