Companion Animal Welfare

Dog Preventive Healthcare Welfare Foundation

Preventive healthcare including vaccination, parasite control, and dental care prevents suffering that would otherwise require treatment welfare compromise.

Key Facts

Core vaccinations prevent fatal diseases including distemper, parvovirus, and hepatitis
Annual parasite control prevents heartworm, lungworm, and tick-borne disease
Regular dental care prevents chronic oral pain affecting quality of life from age 3
Weight management reduces the risk of arthritis, diabetes, and cardiac disease
Neutering prevents reproductive cancers and uterine infections in females

Welfare Considerations

Prevention is profoundly better than treatment for animal welfare. Each prevented disease episode eliminates pain, anxiety, and the welfare cost of veterinary treatment. Comprehensive preventive healthcare is the foundation of good companion animal welfare.

What You Can Do

Maintain vaccination schedules throughout your dog's life
Use appropriate parasite prevention consistently year-round
Schedule annual wellness examinations including dental assessment and weight checks