Fleas and Ticks on Cats and Dogs: Dangers & How to Prevent
Fleas and ticks on cats and dogs can spread disease and cause anemia. Learn the dangers, how to check at home, prevention, and when you need a vet. Chat with us.
Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.
Fleas and ticks on cats and dogs can spread disease and cause anemia. Learn the dangers, how to check at home, prevention, and when you need a vet. Chat with us.
A heat stroke guide for dogs and cats in Jakarta, why a tropical climate + high humidity make pets vulnerable, clinical signs (heavy panting, red gums, collapse), safe first aid (wet with cool water, no ice bath), the danger of dogs left in cars, and when to head straight to a 24-hour clinic.
A guide to travelling with pets during the Eid homecoming (mudik Lebaran) for owners in Greater Jakarta, the dilemma of boarding (pet hotel vs family vs in-home pet sitter) vs bringing them along (long car journeys and domestic flights), what to prepare, health documents, safety tips per option, and when each option fits best.
A guide to the impact of Jakarta air pollution on pets, why dogs and cats are more vulnerable to PM2.5, signs of respiratory impact (persistent cough, sneezing, asthma flare-up), extra-vulnerable populations (brachycephalic, senior, puppy/kitten), and daily protection strategies at home and outdoors.
A guide to tropical zoonoses in Jakarta, 8 animal-to-human diseases (rabies, leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis, worms, ringworm, bartonella, salmonella, MRSA), practical prevention strategies for families, the toxoplasma + pregnancy myth, and when an indoor cat is genuinely safe.
A complete guide to when to spay or neuter cats and dogs, medical benefits, risks, optimal timing per species and breed size (pediatric spay 4-6 months for cats, small vs large breed variation in dogs), the procedure, and post-operative care. Based on AAHA 2020 guidelines.