Must-Read! The Ultimate Health Schedule Every Pet Owner Should Know 🐶🐱

5 of the most common diseases that we usually see in the clinic 

Every pet owner wants their pet animals to stay healthy and happy — but just like us, pets can get sick too. 🐾 In our clinic, we often see certain illnesses that appear again and again among dogs and cats. Knowing the early signs of these common diseases can help you act fast and keep your pet safe. 

Here are some of the most common healthy problems that most vet see in their clinics in daily routine and maybe twice or more daily .

These notes to help pet lovers to take care of their pets and know if anything is abnormal and when to see vet help .

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1- Viral diseases and viral infections :

These are the popular infections that widely spread and maybe in epidemic ways , Just contact with sick animal can transmit the infection to your dog and cat .

Theses viral infections include Parvo virus infection  and Distemper virus and Panleukopenia , FIP , Canine Adenovirus and some other infections .

They are widely spread among pets  and transmitted easily through direct contact and air borne infections also.

Some of these infections can cause severe illness and sometimes fatal infections .

Prevention is only through vaccinations early before the infection and avoid contact with other animals with the infections.

Multivitamins and well balanced nutritional diets helps greatly in building up your pet immunity first line of defense which is immunity .

Read more about parvo virus infection : Treatment, signs and prevention 

Parvo virus infection : All about parvo and when to worry 

2- Diets origin illness :

These are some kind of sickness that mainly caused by eating or consumption unhygienic diets or eating too much .

- Diahrea and Vomiting  are the first signs you may see after your dog or cat eat something unhygienic .

- Treating such healthy problems needs caring about type of diets and intestinal antiseptics and add Pedialyte to the drinking water to avoid dehydration .

- Some Microbial and parasitic infections can mainly be transmitted through food which maybe life threating .

- Treating such sickness conditions needs intestinal antiseptics ,Bland diets and maybe intravenous infusion in some cases .

Want to know more about vomiting and treatment and home remedies, read this article 

Vomiting in dogs and cats  

3- Environmental Health Conditions :

- Changing environment can be very deadly to many pet animals and changing the room temperature also is very dangerous and can lead to severe URTIs and depression.

- Always make sure to avoid sudden change in room temperature or sudden exposure to cold air passage or hot weathers .

- Vitamin C is very helpful in preventing environmental stress disorders .

4- Skin infections 

Itching, ticks and ringworm along with mange are very popular skin infections that are widely spread among pets .

These can be easily prevented through good sanitary hygiene and regular bathing and using wide spectrum skin applicable products .

 Having your dog itchy ? want to know hoe to treat and causes ? read this article 

Itchiness in dogs and cats ,treatment and causes 

 5. Urinary Tract Diseases

Urinary tract diseases are common in cats and dogs, especially in males and overweight pets. Signs include frequent urination, straining, blood in urine, or urinating outside the litter box. These conditions can be caused by infection, bladder stones, or stress. Early treatment is important to prevent kidney damage or blockage. Always encourage your pet to drink plenty of water and maintain a proper diet to keep the urinary system healthy.

Examples: UTI, FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease), bladder stones.
Common signs: Frequent urination, blood in urine, pain, straining in litter box.
Why common: Low water intake, bacterial infections, diet.
Prevention: Proper hydration, urinary-friendly diets, and routine checkups.

Vaccination and deworming :

Vaccination is essential to keep your pet healthy and happy and prevent most epidemic fatal diseases

and here is the full vaccination program that every pet parent should follow for the health of your dog and cat 

🩺 Pet Health Schedule — Dr. Sheno Vet Clinic

🐶 For Dogs

1️⃣ Vaccination Schedule

• 6–8 weeks: 1st 5-in-1 (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza, Lepto)

• 10–12 weeks: 2nd 5-in-1

• 14–16 weeks: 3rd 5-in-1 + Anti-Rabies

• Annually: Booster 5-in-1 + Anti-Rabies

2️⃣ Deworming

• Starting age: 2–3 weeks old

• Repeat: Every 2 weeks until 3 months old

• Then: Every 3 months for life

3️⃣ Tick & Flea Control

• Start at 6–8 weeks old (depending on product)

• Repeat monthly with spot-on, tablet, or spray

• Keep bedding and surroundings clean

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🐱 For Cats

1️⃣ Vaccination Schedule

• 6–8 weeks: 1st FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)

• 10–12 weeks: 2nd FVRCP

• 14–16 weeks: 3rd FVRCP + Anti-Rabies

• Annually: Booster FVRCP + Anti-Rabies

2️⃣ Deworming

• Starting age: 3 weeks old

• Repeat: Every 2 weeks until 3 months old

• Then: Every 3 months for life

3️⃣ Tick, Flea & Ear Mite Control

• Start at 6–8 weeks old

• Use safe cat-only spot-ons or sprays every month

• Clean ears regularly and maintain hygiene

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💡 Tip from Dr. Sheno:

Good nutrition, regular vet visits, and preventive care are the best ways to keep your pets happy and healthy all year round! 🌿🐾 

Final Words :

Keeping your pet healthy starts with awareness and early care. 🐶🐱 Regular check-ups, proper nutrition, vaccines, and parasite prevention can make a big difference in avoiding these common diseases. If you notice any unusual signs in your pet, don’t wait—consult your veterinarian right away. A little care today can save your pet’s life tomorrow! 💚

Dr.sheno Vet clinic