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Essential follow-up

Vaccines & reminders
Deworming & anti-parasites
Weight tracking
Vet visits

Everything you need to know

What is the essential care for a dog?

Caring for a dog rests on a few regular pillars: vaccination, deworming, parasite protection (fleas and ticks), neutering or spaying, and an annual veterinary check-up. Added to this are daily exercise, suitable food and monitoring of weight and behavior. Most of this care follows a precise schedule — and that's exactly what Petzo helps you never forget.

How often should you deworm your dog?

Puppy, adult, senior: evolving needs

A dog's needs change throughout its life. A puppy requires close care (initial vaccination, frequent dewormings from the first weeks, identification, then neutering). The adult dog settles into a rhythm of regular preventive care: vaccine boosters, deworming about 4 times a year, antiparasitics depending on lifestyle. The senior dog benefits from closer veterinary monitoring to detect age-related illnesses early. Adapting care to your dog's age is essential — Petzo adjusts reminders accordingly.

Does lifestyle affect care?

Yes. A hunting dog, farm dog, one that lives in the countryside or mixes with many other animals is more exposed to parasites and warrants more sustained deworming and parasite protection. The presence of young children in the household is also a reason to maintain a closer rhythm, as some parasites are transmissible to humans. The vet is best placed to adapt the schedule to your dog's actual lifestyle.

How much does a dog cost per year?

A dog's budget is often underestimated. Depending on the sources and the dog's size, the total annual cost is generally between €600 and €2,500, with food being the heaviest item. On the health side specifically, routine veterinary care (vaccines, dewormers, antiparasitics, annual visit) comes to around €150 to €400 per year. The first year is the most expensive (identification, initial vaccination, neutering). Tracking your vet expenses helps anticipate this budget — and judge whether pet insurance is worth it in your case.

Why track your dog's health with Petzo?

Between vaccines, dewormers, antiparasitics and vet visits, it's easy to lose track. Petzo centralizes your dog's entire health record, automatically calculates the next due dates according to veterinary recommendations, and sends you a reminder at the right time. You can also track its weight, share its record with your vet via a QR code, and keep an eye on your expenses. Everything you need so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Frequently asked questions

What are a puppy's first care needs?

Identification (mandatory), initial vaccination, frequent dewormings and a general health check are part of the first care. The precise schedule is established by the vet during the first visits.

How often should you take your dog to the vet?

For a healthy adult dog, an annual check-up is generally recommended, with the necessary boosters. A puppy or senior dog may need closer monitoring.

How to forget nothing in my dog's care?

By centralizing everything in a digital health record like Petzo, which calculates due dates and sends automatic reminders based on your dog's age and profile.

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