Dr. Vaishnavi’s Amazon Picks: Vet-Recommended Products

How Dr. Vaishnavi chose these: every product here is sold on Amazon.in, holds an average of 4 stars or more from hundreds or thousands of Indian buyers, sells steadily every month, and has ingredients or a design she is comfortable recommending. Prescription medicines (including tick, flea and worm medicines) are left out on purpose, because they need a vet’s check and the right dose for your pet’s weight.

Jump to: Dry food for adult dogs · Puppy food · Wet food and treats for dogs · Dental care for dogs and cats · Grooming: shampoo, nails and paws · Supplements (ask your vet first) · Comfort and recovery · Cat food · Wet food and treats for cats · Hairballs and scratching

Vet tip: Look for a complete and balanced food sized for your dog's breed. Change foods slowly over 7 days to avoid loose motions.

Vet tip: Puppies need puppy food until 12 months (18 to 24 months for giant breeds). Adult food lacks the extra calcium and energy they need to grow.

Vet tip: Treats should be no more than 10% of your dog's daily food. Never give chocolate, grapes, onion or xylitol sweets.

Vet tip: Most dogs and cats over 3 years have some gum disease. Brushing 3 times a week does more than any chew. Never use human toothpaste.

Vet tip: Bath dogs every 3 to 4 weeks at most unless your vet advises medicated baths. Over-bathing dries the skin.

Vet tip: Supplements support a good diet but don't replace treatment. Check with your vet, especially if your pet is on medicine.

Vet tip: Cats must eat meat-based food with taurine. Never feed dog food to cats long-term.

Vet tip: Wet food helps cats drink more water, which protects the kidneys and bladder.

Vet tip: Brush long-haired cats daily. A cat that keeps retching without bringing up a hairball should see a vet.