TOP 3 spring events for cats and dogs

Spring is the best time to take care of your pet’s health. During this season, animals adapt to warmer weather, spend more time outdoors, and the risk of infections increases. To make sure the season goes smoothly and without worries, pay attention to the TOP-3 spring health measures:

Vaccination

As the weather warms up, pets go for walks more often or travel with their owners. Spring is the perfect time to check your pet’s veterinary passport and make sure the vaccination schedule is up to date.

Dogs are usually vaccinated against rabies, parvoviral enteritis, distemper, hepatitis, and leptospirosis.
Cats are vaccinated against rabies, panleukopenia, calicivirus, and herpesvirus infection.

If more than a year has passed since the last vaccination or you’re unsure, contact your veterinary clinic.

Treatment Against External Parasites

Spring flowers aren’t the only things drawn to warmth and sunshine — pests wake up too. Warmer weather means ixodid ticks become active. They wait for pets in green grass and can transmit serious diseases. Fleas and mosquitoes are also dangerous and unpleasant for any animal.

To reliably protect your pet from parasites, regular preventive treatments are essential. Modern products come in various forms: spot-on drops, tablets, special collars, and sprays.

Zoetis Simparica — Simparica chewable tablet against fleas and ticks for dogs 5–10 kg

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Zoetis Simparica — Simparica chewable tablet against fleas and ticks for dogs 2.5–5 kg

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Zoetis Simparica — Simparica chewable tablet against fleas and ticks for dogs 10–20 kg

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MSD Animal Health Bravecto — Bravecto chewable tablet against fleas and ticks for dogs 20–40 kg

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MSD Animal Health Bravecto — Bravecto chewable tablet against fleas and ticks for dogs 4.5–10 kg

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Selafort — antiparasitic spot-on drops against fleas, ticks and worms for dogs and cats up to 2.5 kg, 1 pipette

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Remember that collars and sprays should only be used as additional protection for animals that frequently walk in forests or areas with high tick populations. As primary protection, they are not sufficient.

Boehringer Ingelheim Frontline — antiparasitic spray against fleas and ticks for dogs, 250 ml

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Elanco Kiltix — antiparasitic collar against fleas and ticks for dogs, 66 cm

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During walks and contact with other animals, your pet can pick up intestinal worms. Even indoor pets can get infected in spring — we are more likely to bring worm eggs home on our shoes.

Treatment Against Internal Parasites (Deworming)

To combat helminth infections, you can use spot-on drops, tablets, or oral suspensions. These products are available at veterinary pharmacies and pet stores.

Elanco Drontal — deworming tablet for treatment and prevention of helminth infections in dogs

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Milprazon KRKA — deworming tablets for cats under 2 kg, 4 mg/10 mg, 1 tablet

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Vitomax Prazystan — deworming suspension for dogs and puppies, 10 ml

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For prevention, deworming should be done once every quarter (every 3 months).

Tips for Effective and Safe Protection

Remember: all preventive treatments must be carried out responsibly — strictly following the instructions and dosage. Even a high-quality product can be ineffective or cause side effects if used incorrectly.

Before buying any product, always weigh your pet — most medications are strictly dosed by body weight. Never guess the dose or split tablets unless the instructions explicitly allow it.

Special attention should be paid to spot-on drops. The product must be applied directly to the skin at the base of the neck (withers) — in a place the pet cannot lick. To ensure proper absorption, do not bathe the animal 3–5 days before and after treatment.

Regular treatments are essential for continuous protection. Pay attention to the duration of action of the products you use and renew them on time.

To avoid forgetting about treatments and vaccinations, record the dates in your pet’s veterinary passport. If your pet doesn’t have one, keep a notebook or set reminders on your phone.

In summary: spring is a wonderful time for prevention and supporting your pet’s health. Regular care, attention to your pet’s condition, and consistent monitoring help make the season safe and comfortable — and keep your four-legged friend active and happy.