Feeding, hygiene & medicine

What to feed dogs and cats by type and age, bathing and shampoo tips, and yearly vaccine schedules — with reminders for registered members linked to Pet ID.

Note: General guidance only. Specific diets, allergies or chronic conditions — confirm with your vet.

🐕 Dog feeding

Puppy (2–12 mo)

3–4 meals daily, puppy formula (protein ≥28%). Portion ~4–6% body weight/day dry food.

Adult portions (dry/day)

Small 50–120g · Medium 150–280g · Large 300–450g · Giant 450–600g

What food does

Protein → muscles; omega → coat; probiotics → digestion; glucosamine → joints (large breeds).

🐈 Cat feeding

Kitten

4 meals daily, kitten formula. ~60–80 kcal per kg body weight.

Adult 4 kg cat

Dry 45–60g · Wet 2–3 pouches · Mixed 35g dry + 1 wet pouch.

Health

Animal protein + taurine essential. Wet food helps kidneys and weight control.

🛁 Hygiene

Dogs

Bathe every 4–8 weeks. Use pH-balanced dog shampoo; oatmeal for itchy skin. Brush first, rinse well.

Cats

Self-grooming — bathe only if very dirty or vet advises. Cat shampoo only; daily brushing.

💉 Yearly medicine

Dogs

Rabies yearly · DHPP series then every 1–3 years · Deworm every 3–6 mo · Flea/tick monthly.

Cats

Rabies yearly · FVRCP series then every 1–3 years · Deworm 3–6 mo · Flea monthly in season.

🔔 Vaccine reminders

Registered members save treatment dates to Pet ID and get email reminders 7 days before the next dose.

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← Health advice (symptoms)