Free, vet-written charts for Indian pet owners and farmers. Read the key parts of each chart below, then download the full printable PDF from our Downloads page. Written by Dr. Vaishnavi Karmawat, B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Safe vs toxic foods for dogs and cats (Indian kitchen)
| Safe (plain, cooked, no masala) | Small amounts only | Never give |
|---|---|---|
| Plain cooked rice | Plain curd (dahi) | Grapes and raisins (kidney damage) |
| Boiled boneless chicken | Plain unsalted paneer | Onion and garlic in any form (damage red blood cells) |
| Boiled egg | Plain roti without ghee | Chocolate and cocoa |
| Cooked pumpkin, carrot, cucumber | Banana, mango pulp (no stone or peel) | Sugar-free sweets and gum (xylitol) |
| Apple without seeds | Milk (many adult pets get loose motions) | Mithai, pakoras, puri, namkeen |
| Watermelon without seeds or rind | Unsalted peanuts, fresh coconut | Cooked bones |
| Boiled boneless fish (great for cats) | Ghee or butter (too much fat upsets the stomach) | Tea, coffee, alcohol, human medicines such as Crocin, Dolo, Combiflam |
Golden rule: if you are not sure, do not give it. Keep treats under 10% of the daily diet, and try any new food in a small piece first. Lily flowers are deadly to cats. More: dog ate chocolate, grapes or onion: first aid. Download the printable PDF (free).
Puppy vaccination schedule (India)
| Age | Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks | 1st puppy vaccine (DHPPi or Puppy DP): distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza |
| 9 to 10 weeks | 2nd vaccine (DHPPi + L, “7-in-1 or 9-in-1”), adds leptospirosis |
| 12 to 13 weeks | 3rd DHPPi + L, and anti-rabies 1st dose |
| 15 to 16 weeks | Final puppy booster, rabies booster if your vet advises |
| Every year | DHPPi + L booster and anti-rabies booster |
| Optional | Kennel cough or corona vaccine (ask your vet) |
Kitten vaccination schedule (India)
| Age | Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 8 to 9 weeks | 1st FVRCP (tricat): cat flu (herpes, calici) and panleukopenia |
| 12 weeks | 2nd FVRCP and anti-rabies 1st dose |
| 16 weeks | 3rd FVRCP, rabies booster if your vet advises |
| Every year | FVRCP booster and anti-rabies booster |
Keep puppies and kittens away from unknown animals until 2 weeks after the last shot. Adult rescues with no record usually need 2 doses 3 to 4 weeks apart, plus rabies. More: puppy and kitten vaccination schedule in India. Download the printable PDF (free) (Pet Vaccination and Deworming Passbook).
Poultry vaccination schedule (desi and layer birds)
| Age | Vaccine | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Marek’s disease (usually at the hatchery) | Injection under the neck skin |
| Day 5 to 7 | Ranikhet (ND) Lasota or F1 | Eye or nose drop |
| Day 14 | Gumboro (IBD) | Drinking water or eye drop |
| Day 21 | Ranikhet Lasota booster | Drinking water |
| Day 28 | Gumboro booster | Drinking water |
| Week 6 | Fowl pox | Wing web prick |
| Week 8 to 9 | Ranikhet R2B (Mukteswar) | Injection |
| Week 16 to 18 | R2B booster, before egg laying | Injection |
| Every 2 to 3 months | Lasota booster, as advised | Drinking water |
Brooding temperature: 35°C in week 1, 32°C in week 2, 29°C in week 3, 27°C in week 4, then 21 to 24°C. More: desi murgi vaccination schedule. Download the printable PDF (free) (Poultry Vaccination and Brooding Poster).
Goat and sheep vaccination schedule
| Disease | First dose | Booster | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPR (goat plague) | 3 to 4 months | Not needed | Every 3 years |
| ET (enterotoxaemia) | 3 to 4 months | 3 to 4 weeks later | Every year, before monsoon (May to June) |
| FMD (foot and mouth) | 4 months | 1 month later | Every 6 months |
| Goat pox | 3 to 5 months | None | Every year |
| HS (galghotu) | 6 months | None | Every year, before monsoon |
Deworm before and after the monsoon. Vaccinate new animals and keep them separate for 2 to 3 weeks before mixing. More: goat and sheep vaccination schedule. Download the printable PDF (free) (Goat and Sheep Health Calendar).
Cow and buffalo daily feeding chart by milk yield
| Milk a day | Green fodder | Dry fodder | Dana (cow) | Dana (buffalo) | Mineral mix | Water (at least) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 20 kg | 5 to 6 kg | 3.5 kg | 4.5 kg | 50 g | 55 L |
| 10 L | 25 kg | 5 to 6 kg | 5.5 kg | 7 kg | 50 g | 70 L |
| 15 L | 30 kg | 6 to 7 kg | 7.5 kg | 9.5 kg | 75 g | 85 L |
| 20 L | 30 to 35 kg | 6 to 7 kg | 9.5 kg | 12 kg | 100 g | 100 L |
| 25 L | 35 kg | 6 to 7 kg | 11.5 kg | Rare, ask your vet | 100 g | 115 L |
Based on NDDB thumb rules for an average 400 kg cow: 1.5 kg dana for body upkeep (2 kg for buffalo), plus 1 kg for every 2.5 L of milk (every 2 L for buffalo), plus 1 to 1.5 kg extra in the last 2 months of pregnancy. Also give about 30 g salt daily. More: how to increase milk production. Download the printable PDF (free) (Cow and Buffalo Feeding Chart).
More free charts and record books
Our Downloads page also has the Pet First Aid and Emergency Guide, Toxic Foods and Plants Chart, Kitten Care Starter Guide, Backyard Poultry Starter Guide, Dairy Farm Record Book, Goat Farming Starter Guide, broiler and layer trackers, and a government schemes document checklist.