Guides

Guides from vets

Practical answers for everyday care and the unexpected. Every guide is reviewed by a vet before it's published.

Strays Adopting a rescue or street dog: the first weeks at home How to help a dog from a shelter or the street settle in: safety, routine, a vet visit, patience and the 3-3-3 rule. 2 min read Cats My cat is vomiting: when it’s normal and when it’s an emergency Hairballs, eating too fast or something serious? How to tell a harmless episode from a problem that needs a vet straight away. 2 min read General New puppy or kitten: your first vet visit When to go, what to bring, what the vet will do and which questions to ask at your new family member’s first visit. 2 min read General Microchipping and registering your dog or cat in Greece Microchipping and registration are mandatory in Greece. Who does it, what you see on pet.gov.gr, and when to update the record. 2 min read Dogs Heartworm disease in dogs: how to protect your dog in Greece Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes and damages the heart and lungs. Prevention is simple, treatment is hard. What you need to know. 2 min read General Fleas and ticks: protecting your dog and cat all year round Why parasite protection is needed all year in Greece, which diseases ticks carry, and how to remove a tick properly. 2 min read General Foods and substances that are toxic to dogs and cats Chocolate, grapes, onions, xylitol, lilies and human medicines: what is dangerous for dogs and cats, and what to do if they eat it. 2 min read Dogs Neutering your dog: when to do it, recovery, myths and facts The right age to neuter, the benefits for male and female dogs, and how to look after your dog after the operation. 2 min read Cats Cat vaccinations: which ones your cat needs and how often The vaccination schedule for kittens and adult cats, what the “core” vaccine covers, and whether an indoor cat needs vaccines. 2 min read Dogs Leishmaniasis in dogs in Greece: symptoms, testing and prevention Leishmaniasis is one of the most common serious diseases of dogs in Greece. The signs, the blood test and how to protect your dog. 2 min read