Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.
A debunking guide to 10 common dog and cat vaccine myths circulating in Indonesia, indoor cats do not need vaccines, vaccine overload, titer tests are enough, holistic alternatives, one-time vaccination lasts a lifetime, FISS in cats (acknowledging the risk + low prevalence), with clarifications based on WSAVA 2024, AAFP, AVMA, and ISFM.
A complete guide to feline panleukopenia (FPV) for cat owners: the feline parvovirus that is often fatal in kittens, clinical signs (lethargy, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, severe leukopenia), why shelter outbreaks are often devastating, rapid diagnosis via SNAP test, aggressive supportive treatment, prognosis, and prevention via the FVRCP (Tricat) vaccine. Panleukopenia = an emergency that needs a 24h clinic.
Complete guide to canine parvovirus, understand the CPV-2 strain, why unvaccinated puppies are most at risk, clinical signs (vomiting, the characteristic hemorrhagic/bloody diarrhea, sudden lethargy), SNAP test diagnosis, emergency hospitalization treatment with IV fluids + anti-emetics + antibiotics, mortality with vs without treatment, and prevention via the DHPP vaccine.
Unsure whether to pick tricat, tetracat, or pentacat? Learn what each vaccine covers and how to choose the right one for your cat lifestyle. Ask our team.
A guide to vaccinating immunocompromised dogs, when to delay, continue, or change the approach (titer test), the risk of core vaccines (DHPP, rabies) in dogs after chemotherapy, on high-dose prednisone, or with autoimmune disease. The approach per WSAVA 2024 Special Situations, case-by-case evaluation with a veterinarian, and when an antibody titer makes more sense than an automatic booster.
A complete guide to the vaccine + document requirements for international pet travel, ISO 11784/11785 microchip, rabies vaccine + RNAT titer, EU Pet Passport, strict Australia/NZ, Singapore AVS, USA APHIS, exporting via Indonesia BIM, 4–6 month timeline planning, and travel stress-reduction preparation.
A guide to catch-up vaccination protocols for dogs and cats from a shelter/rescue with an unreliable vaccination history, the default approach (treat as unvaccinated if there is no record), protocols by age (kitten/puppy <16 wks restart, unvaccinated adult 2 doses MLV 2-4 wks apart + rabies, lapsed 1 dose), assessing shelter conditions, parasite and infectious disease screening, and the first-week-of-adoption timeline.
A guide to post-recovery vaccine timing for dogs and cats, when a booster is safe after illness (parvo, panleukopenia, gastroenteritis, URI), after major surgery (spay/neuter, orthopedic, tumor removal), or after severe trauma. The baseline of a minimum of 2-4 weeks clinically stable + normal appetite + recovered body weight, plus WSAVA 2024 and AAHA considerations on vaccinating an animal that has just recovered.
A complete guide to rabies vaccination for dogs and cats in Indonesia, rabies zone status, booster schedule (1-year vs 3-year), rabies certificate for inter-provincial and international travel, side effects, plus FAQs for owners of outdoor vs indoor dogs and cats.
A complete guide to vaccine titer testing for dogs and cats: what a titer test is, when to do it, the difference from automatic boosters, cost, labs in Indonesia, interpreting results (protective vs non-protective), pros-cons of titer vs routine revaccination, and the WSAVA 2024 + AAHA + ISFM recommendations for owners who want evidence-based medicine.
