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Everything you need to know about health, behavior, and care for your pet
How to prepare your home before adopting: a practical step-by-step guide
Create a safe, calm and predictable environment.
Before adopting, your home should be ready to welcome its new family member. Good preparation prevents accidents, reduces stress and supports adjustment. This guide provides a practical and safe approach that can be adapted for either a dog or a cat.
Adopting a puppy or an adult dog: a practical guide to deciding
Choose according to your time, energy and expectations.
Deciding whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog is one of the most important choices when bringing a dog into your home. Each option has different advantages and challenges in training, behaviour and adjustment. This guide helps you make an informed decision that prioritises the dog’s welfare and a sustainable life together.
IV CONGRESO DE CIRUGÍA AND TEJIDOS BLANDOS AVEPA GECIRA
AVEPA is the Spanish Association of Veterinarians Specializing in Small Animals. We offer scientific and humanistic training, professional services, working groups, and accreditations to improve veterinary excellence and animal welfare.
Choosing a vet for the first time: a practical guide for pet owners
Look for a qualified, accessible professional you can trust.
Choosing the right vet is an important step in protecting your pet’s health and welfare. The first appointment influences trust, preventive care and the response to illness or emergencies. This guide provides clear criteria for finding a reliable professional who suits your needs.
What to buy before adopting a dog: a practical veterinary guide
Prepare the essentials before your dog arrives.
Preparing your home before bringing in an adopted dog means having the basic products that support adjustment, welfare and safety. Well-planned purchases reduce stress and accidents and make the first days calmer. This guide explains what is useful to prepare and why each item matters.
Separation anxiety in dogs: how to recognise it and help step by step
Separation anxiety is common and can improve.
Many dogs struggle when left alone. What can look like “destroying things” may actually be a response to fear and insecurity. Separation anxiety can improve considerably when it is addressed early with gradual practice, calm management and professional support when needed.
How to choose the right dog: a practical step-by-step guide
Consider your lifestyle and living space.
Choosing a dog is a decision that changes both your life and the animal’s. Selecting a suitable companion from the outset reduces behaviour problems and supports a healthy, lasting relationship. This veterinary guide will help you make an informed decision by balancing your lifestyle, expectations and the dog’s welfare.
First days with an adopted dog: a practical step-by-step guide
Give your dog time to settle in.
Adopting a dog is a major change for both of you. The first few days are crucial for building trust, security and a good life together. Many behaviour problems arise when the beginning is not managed well. This guide will help you support a realistic, calm and safe adjustment.