Wanloo Wellness
Keep your pet healthy.
Simple, vet-informed preventive care — so small things stay small. General guidance, not a diagnosis.
This is general information, not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet’s specific health. For urgent signs (trouble breathing, repeated vomiting, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning) seek emergency care right away.
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Sign in Vaccines
- Core vaccines protect against serious, common diseases — dogs: rabies, distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus; cats: rabies, panleukopenia, herpesvirus, calicivirus.
- Puppies and kittens need a booster series; adults get periodic boosters. Your vet sets the schedule by age, lifestyle and local risk.
- Rabies vaccination is required by law in most of Canada.
Parasite prevention
- Year-round flea & tick prevention is recommended in most of Canada — ticks can be active even in cooler months.
- Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes; ask your vet about seasonal prevention and testing.
- Regular deworming protects against intestinal parasites — some can affect people too.
Dental care
- Dental disease is one of the most common pet health problems and can affect the heart, liver and kidneys.
- Brush with pet-safe toothpaste (never human toothpaste) and offer vet-approved dental chews.
- Bad breath, red gums or trouble eating warrant a dental check.
Nutrition & weight
- Feed a complete, life-stage diet (puppy/kitten, adult, senior) and measure portions.
- Over half of North American pets are overweight — extra weight strains joints and shortens lifespan.
- You should feel (not see) the ribs and see a waist from above. Ask your vet for a body-condition score.
Senior pets
- Pets are often “senior” around 7 (sooner for giant breeds) and benefit from twice-yearly checkups.
- Watch for changes in weight, thirst, appetite, mobility or behaviour — early detection helps.
Routine checkups
- An annual wellness exam (twice yearly for seniors) catches problems early, before they’re costly or serious.
- Keep vaccines, parasite prevention and dental care on schedule.
When to see a vet — urgent signs
- Seek emergency care for: trouble breathing, repeated vomiting/diarrhea, a swollen or hard belly, collapse or extreme lethargy, seizures, inability to urinate, or suspected poisoning.
- Not eating for 24h+, sudden behaviour changes, or signs of pain also warrant a prompt vet visit.
- When in doubt, call your vet or an emergency clinic — find one on PawAtlas.