Dog

Specific needs

• Daily exercise suited to the breed and age
• Mental stimulation and socialisation
• Regular health checks and dental care

Feeding

• Good-quality food suited to age, weight and activity level
• Keep an eye on weight: obesity is common and harmful
• Introduce any change of food gradually

Habitat & environment

• A quiet, clean place to rest
• Constant access to fresh water
• Protection from extreme heat and cold

Prevention

• Regular worming and parasite treatments (fleas, ticks)
• Identification by microchip
• An annual health check

Vaccination

Core vaccines are recommended (canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis), along with rabies depending on travel. The protocol is tailored by your vet.

When to see a vet?

• An emergency in case of difficulty breathing, a swollen or hard abdomen, swallowing something toxic, or an injury
• See the vet promptly if symptoms last more than 24–48 hours

At the AuFuret practice

• General medicine and prevention
• Surgery, neutering and spaying
• Dentistry
• Imaging and laboratory

Dr Danielle Frei Perrin regularly appears as a veterinary expert on Swiss public broadcasting (RTS) and in leading French-speaking Swiss media.