Keeping Your Dog Healthy and Happy: A Simple Checklist
The essentials at a glance
Healthy dogs need the right food, movement, mental play, and year-round parasite protection. Use this simple checklist and set reminders on your phone so nothing gets missed.
Daily habits
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Feed a balanced diet that suits age and activity. Measure meals to keep weight steady.
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Fresh water available at all times.
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Walks or play for at least 30 to 60 minutes, adjusted to breed and weather.
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Short training bursts. Sit, stay, recall. Keep the brain busy.
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Hands-on check. Feel for new lumps, sore spots, grass seeds, or ticks.
Weekly habits
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Brush the coat and check skin, ears, teeth and nails.
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Wash bedding hot. Vacuum high-use areas and the car.
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Clean food and water bowls.
Seasonal habits in Australia
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Do daily tick checks in tick season and when travelling to coastal or bush areas.
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Adjust walk times in heat. Offer shade and avoid hot pavements.
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Keep vaccinations and annual vet checks on track.
Your parasite protection plan
Pick an application you can give on time, every time. Dose by current weight and read the label each time.
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Broad monthly chew: Simparica Trio chewable tablet for dogs.
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Monthly flea and tick chew: Nexgard chewables for dogs.
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Long-acting flea and tick chew: Bravecto chew for dogs.
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Long-acting spot-on option: Bravecto topical solution for dogs.
Simple dosing safety
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Use dog products on dogs only. Never use dog products on cats.
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Do not split packs between pets.
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Keep spot-ons away from children and other pets until dry.
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If your dog has a health condition, is pregnant, or takes other medicines, ask your vet first.
Early warning signs to watch
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Sudden itch, red skin, hair loss or head shaking.
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Vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, or reduced appetite.
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Weakness, wobbliness, change in voice or breathing in tick season.
If you see any of these, book a vet visit.
FAQ
How do I choose between monthly and long-acting
Choose the schedule you can stick to. Monthly suits routine lovers. Long-acting suits busy homes that want fewer dates. Both work when used on time.
Can I combine products
Only under vet guidance. You must avoid doubling the same active ingredient.
My dog swims a lot. What should I pick
Chews suit regular swimmers. If you prefer a spot-on, follow label advice on bathing and swimming times.
Need help matching a product to your dog
Tell us your dog’s age, weight and routine. We will give clear, practical guidance. Contact us.
