Pet care guides
Short, practical advice for keeping dogs and cats healthy in Guyana’s climate.
Keeping pets safe in the heat
Guyana is hot all year. Heatstroke can kill a dog in under an hour. Here is how to prevent it and what to do.
Flood season: protecting your pets
Before the rains and when the water rises: a plan for dogs, cats and other animals.
Ticks, fleas and tick fever
Ticks thrive in Guyana all year and carry diseases that can kill dogs. Prevention is cheaper than treatment.
Heartworm: the mosquito-borne threat
Mosquitoes spread heartworm to dogs and cats. It is easy to prevent and hard to treat.
Vaccines your dog or cat needs
The core vaccines, when to give them, and why puppies and kittens should stay home until they are done.
Why spay or neuter your pet
Fewer homeless litters, fewer fights and roaming, and a longer, healthier life for your pet.
Your new puppy or kitten: the first weeks
Food, deworming, vaccines, safe spaces and the first vet visit.
Common poisons: rat bait, chemicals, toads and foods
The poisonings vets see most often, and what to do if your pet eats something dangerous.
Emergency warning signs: when to go to the vet now
Some symptoms cannot wait until tomorrow. Learn the signs that mean go now.
These guides are general information and not a substitute for advice from a vet who has seen your animal. Are you a vet who would review them? Get in touch.