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Vaccines, spaying and neutering, emergencies and old age. For information only: your veterinarian sets the plan.

Health · October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Caring for a senior dog: at what age a dog is senior and what changes
A large dog can be senior at 7 or 8 years old, and a small one at around 12. Which checkups that stage calls for, how to recognize pain and what to change at home.
Health · October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Foods dogs should never eat: which ones, and what to do if your dog ate one
The kitchen foods that poison a dog, why they do so according to the ASPCA, the FDA and the Merck Veterinary Manual, and the steps to take if your dog has already eaten one.
Health · October 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Heatstroke in dogs: signs, first aid and how to prevent it in Colombia’s hot lowlands
Excessive panting, refusing to walk and collapsing are emergency signs. Current veterinary guidance: cool the dog with water immediately, then take it to the veterinarian.
Health · October 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Puppy vaccines and deworming in Colombia: what is due and when
Which vaccines are core, why the last puppy dose is given at 16 weeks or later, how the rabies vaccine works in Colombia and how often a puppy is dewormed.
Health · October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Spaying or neutering your dog: when to do it and why the right age depends on size
There is no single age: small dogs are usually spayed or neutered at around six months, and large dogs once they have finished growing. Evidence, breed studies and Colombian law.

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