Preventive care

Regular health checks & vaccinations for a healthy life for your four-legged friend.

Reasons for regular health checks

As with us humans, illnesses often remain undetected for a long time and are only noticed when they rapidly worsen. For this reason, you should also take regular care of your animal.

What we offer

filu CARE — Complete Preventive Check-Up

With filu CARE, you choose the preventive care package that suits your pet's age and life stage. Depending on their scope, our packages combine general examinations, lab work, urinalysis, and ultrasound scans — ensuring you can keep a close eye on your pet's health status from an early stage.

General exams

At filu, you will first be asked in the so-called “anamnesis” about your animal's previous health status as well as any acute events and symptoms. It is an advantage if you know your furry friend well.

Vaccinations

By looking at the vaccination certificate, we can determine whether all necessary and useful vaccinations for your animal are complete and up to date. In particular, we check whether initial vaccinations were carried out correctly.

Endo and ectoparasite prophylaxis

Worms, ticks, mites and fleas are not only unpleasant companions for humans and animals, they can also transmit dangerous diseases. At filu, you will be informed in detail about how you can protect yourself against parasites.

Laboratory tests

Depending on the type, breed and age of your animal, a regular laboratory check should be carried out, including blood and urine analyses. For young four-legged friends, we recommend that certain blood values be checked every 2-3 years. With filu, you'll receive reminders for these tests so you don't have to worry.

Microchip control

Your pet's microchip should be read regularly to check its functionality. If your animal is not yet identified by chip, you should have it chipped and registered.

An overview of our filu CARE preventive care packages

Whether it’s your pet’s first health check or more comprehensive preventive care later in life, filu CARE offers the right package for every life stage.

Basic Ideal for junior pets under 1 year old: Basic combines a general examination with the IDEXX preventive care profile and gives you an initial, well-founded overview of your pet’s health status.

Plus For young and adult pets aged 1 to 4 years: Plus adds a urine test to the preventive care package, giving you even greater clarity in everyday life and during regular health checks.

Premium For adult and older pets aged 5 years and up: Premium combines a general examination, lab testing, urine testing, and an abdominal ultrasound, making it our most comprehensive preventive care package for an especially thorough view of your pet’s health.

How do health checks work at filu?

Our team will first ask you questions about your pet, such as current health status, diet, water intake, activity level, potential weight and behavior changes. In addition to this medical history interview, our veterinarians carry out a thorough general examination from nose to tail: in particular, eyes, ears, mouth and teeth, pulse, lungs, heart, body temperature and weight are examined. If necessary, further tests (e.g. a blood test) can be initiated . All this information helps us to determine the health status of your animal and to identify diseases at an early stage.

Why are you right at filu for regular health checks?

Our motivated team of vets offers a wide range of specializations: from dermatology, dentistry to internal medicine and surgery. filu therefore combines diverse knowledge and can provide you with comprehensive advice. Our locations have modern equipment: ultrasound, X-ray, dental X-ray and internal laboratory. In this way, we guarantee the best possible standard of care for your animal and to identify diseases at an early stage. Our future app will help you to always keep an overview. filu offers a feel-good atmosphere for you and your animal: We do everything we can to make your annual trip to the vet a walk. Happy pet, happy vet, happy owner!

Do you have questions?

Against which parasites is my spot-on treatment effective and how long does the effect last?

Advantix:

• Effectiveness: Effective against a variety of parasites such as fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, sand flies, lice, and biting flies.
• Protection Duration: Between 2 and 4 weeks.

Frontline:

• Effectiveness: Provides protection against ticks, fleas, and lice.
• Protection Duration: Spot-On lasts 2 to 4 weeks, while the spray works for about 2 weeks.

Selehold:

• Effectiveness: Fights fleas and a variety of mites, including ear mites, as well as lice and various worms such as roundworms and hookworms. Additionally used for prevention against heartworm larvae.
• Protection Duration: 3 to 4 weeks.

Stronghold:

• Effective against fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.) with a protection duration of 3 to 4 weeks.
• Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis).
• Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) and additional protection in dogs and cats against various parasites.

Nexgard Combo (specifically for cats):

• Effectiveness: Protection against all ectoparasites, including ticks, fleas, mites (including ear mites and mange).
• Protection Duration: 4 weeks.

Milprazon:

• Effectiveness: Targets the elimination of roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

Credelio:

• Effectiveness: Effective against flea and tick infestations and also acts against mites.
• Protection Duration: 4 weeks.

Do I need to strictly adhere to the prescribed intervals for vaccinations?

Yes, it is important to adhere as closely as possible to the prescribed intervals for vaccinations in pets to ensure complete protection. This is particularly crucial during the basic immunization phase and the booster vaccination.

My pet is in perfect health - does it still need an annual health check?

Yes, your animal should be examined regularly, even if it appears completely healthy. Regular examinations serve to prevent more severe illnesses and enable early detection and treatment. Additionally, regular visits to the practice help your animal get used to veterinary visits without stress.

When is the next vaccination due for my pet?

If you are a customer at filu, you will receive timely reminders for the next vaccination via email and your personal online profile.

When is the right time to vaccinate my puppy?

Puppy vaccinations typically begin at about six to eight weeks of age. Here is a general vaccination schedule for puppies:

1. First Vaccinations (6-8 Weeks): Protection against Parvovirus, Distemper, and Adenovirus.
2. Follow-up Vaccinations (10-12 Weeks): Administered about three to four weeks after the first.
3. Additional Vaccinations (14-16 Weeks): Last dose of the basic immunizations, including the first rabies vaccination.
4. Booster Vaccinations: A year after the initial vaccinations.

What are common risks associated with vaccinations?

Every animal is thoroughly examined before vaccination. Rarely, local reactions at the injection site may occur, or an anaphylactic reaction can happen. After each vaccination, you should stay with your pet in our practice rooms for about 15 minutes.

How often should I deworm?

The frequency of deworming depends on the age of the animal, lifestyle, and risk of infection. General guidelines:

1. Puppies and Kittens: Deworm every two weeks until 12 weeks old, then monthly until six months.
2. Adult Dogs and Cats: Frequency varies; consult with your veterinarian for a tailored plan.

Which filu CARE preventive care package is right for my pet?

Basic is for junior pets under 1 year, Plus is for young and adult pets aged 1 to 4 years, and Premium is for adults and seniors aged 5 and older.