# Pet health > Health guides for cat and dog owners in Indonesia: vaccinations, neutering, parasites, dangerous foods and the signs that need a veterinarian. Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/ · Updated 25 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/kesehatan-hewan/ _This Markdown mirror is generated at build time from the same data as the HTML page. Cite the HTML page URL and its update date._ ## Pet health - [Cat vaccinations: types, schedule and benefits](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/cat-vaccinations/): Core cat vaccines protect against panleukopenia, herpesvirus and calicivirus. Kittens start at 6–8 weeks; in endemic areas, rabies vaccine is also core. - [Dog vaccinations: types, schedule and boosters](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/dog-vaccinations/): Core dog vaccines protect against distemper, adenovirus hepatitis and parvovirus, plus rabies in endemic areas. Puppies start at 6–8 weeks. - [Rabies in dogs and cats: signs and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/rabies-in-dogs-and-cats/): Rabies is a viral brain infection that is almost always fatal once signs appear. Vaccinating dogs and cats prevents it; 26 provinces are still endemic. - [Neutering cats and dogs: benefits, timing and aftercare](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/neutering-cats-and-dogs/): Neutering prevents pregnancy and some reproductive diseases. Cats are usually neutered at about 4 months; a dog's timing should be agreed with a vet. - [Choosing a vet and vet clinic in Indonesia](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/choosing-a-vet-in-indonesia/): Vets in Indonesia must hold a practice licence (SIP DRH). Learn how clinics, animal hospitals and puskeswan differ, and what to ask before a visit. - [Feline panleukopenia: signs, spread and vaccination](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/feline-panleukopenia/): Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, often fatal parvovirus infection of cats, especially kittens. Vaccination is the main way to prevent it. - [Canine parvovirus: signs, spread and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/canine-parvovirus/): Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious, often fatal viral disease of dogs, especially puppies. A full vaccination course is the main protection. - [Fleas, ticks and mites in cats and dogs](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/fleas-ticks-and-mites/): Fleas, ticks and mites are external parasites that make cats and dogs itch, spread disease and can affect people. In the tropics, prevent them year-round. - [Worms in cats and dogs: types, risks and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/worms-in-cats-and-dogs/): Worms in cats and dogs are mainly roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Some can infect people, especially children, so ask a vet about routine control. - [Ringworm in cats: signs, spread and when to see a vet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/ringworm-in-cats/): Ringworm is a fungal skin infection, not a worm. It causes scaly bald patches in cats and can spread to people, so a vet should confirm and treat it. - [Foods that are dangerous for cats and dogs](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/foods-dangerous-for-cats-and-dogs/): Chocolate, coffee, xylitol, grapes, onions, alcohol and cooked bones can poison or injure cats and dogs. Learn what to avoid and when to call a vet. - [Toxoplasmosis and cats: facts, myths and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/toxoplasmosis-and-cats/): Toxoplasmosis is often caught from undercooked meat and unwashed produce, not from cat fur. Learn the facts, the infertility myth and how to prevent it. - [Heatstroke in cats and dogs: signs and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/heatstroke-in-cats-and-dogs/): Heatstroke happens when a pet's body temperature climbs too high, and it can kill. Learn which pets are at risk, the warning signs and how to prevent it. - [Cat vomiting: causes and when to see a vet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/cat-vomiting-when-to-see-a-vet/): An occasional vomit can be normal for a cat, but repeated or bloody vomiting, or vomiting with lethargy, needs a vet. Learn the causes and red flags. - [Cat not eating: causes, risks and when to see a vet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/cat-not-eating/): A cat that stops eating risks hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), which can be fatal. Learn the causes, the red flags and when to see a vet. - [Feeding your cat well: nutrients, taurine and water](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/feeding-your-cat/): Cats are obligate carnivores that need taurine and animal nutrients. Feed a complete and balanced food, give fresh water, and avoid rice-and-fish-only diets. - [Feeding your dog well: choosing food, portions and treats](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/feeding-your-dog/): Dogs need a complete and balanced food for their life stage, measured portions, limited treats and fresh water. How to choose food, following WSAVA guidance. - [Can cats and dogs eat rice, tofu, eggs or milk?](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/can-cats-and-dogs-eat-human-food/): Plain rice and cooked egg are fine as small treats, salted fish and milk are best avoided, and evidence on tempeh and tofu is limited. Here is why. - [Dental care for cats and dogs: signs and prevention](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/dental-care-for-cats-and-dogs/): Gum disease is the most common medical problem in cats and dogs. Learn the signs, how to brush your pet's teeth, and when a vet should check the mouth. - [Overweight cats and dogs: checks, risks and safe weight loss](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/overweight-cats-and-dogs/): Obesity is the most common nutritional problem in cats and dogs. Learn WSAVA body condition scoring, the risks, and how to lose weight safely with your vet. - [Cat flu: signs, spread and vaccination](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/cat-flu/): Cat flu is an upper respiratory infection caused mainly by feline herpesvirus and calicivirus. Learn the signs, spread, vaccination and when to see a vet. - [FIP in cats: causes, signs and diagnosis](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/fip-in-cats/): FIP is a serious disease caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. Learn the signs of wet and dry FIP, why diagnosis needs a vet, and how to lower the risk. - [Diarrhoea in cats and dogs: when to see a vet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/diarrhoea-in-cats-and-dogs/): Mild diarrhoea can settle quickly, but bloody diarrhoea, diarrhoea with vomiting or lethargy, or diarrhoea in kittens and puppies needs a vet. Know the signs. - [Dog vomiting: when to see a vet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/dog-vomiting-when-to-see-a-vet/): A single vomit can be minor, but repeated or bloody vomiting, retching with a swollen belly, or vomiting in a puppy needs a vet urgently. - [Caring for orphaned kittens: the basics](https://panduanhewan.org/en/pet-health/caring-for-orphaned-kittens/): Orphaned kittens need warmth, kitten milk replacer (not cow's milk), help to go to the toilet, and a vet urgently if they are weak or cold. General information from the cited veterinary guidance; not a substitute for a veterinary examination.