Pet Care and Vet Clinic Guides

Practical advice for pet parents and for people who run vet clinics, grooming salons and pet businesses in India, by Ratna Raju Kololagi, founder of Scoobycares.

For pet parents

Clear answers to everyday questions about caring for your dog or cat.

Puppy Vaccination Schedule in India: Which Vaccines and When Your puppy's first four months decide how well they are protected for life. Here is the schedule most Indian vets follow, what each vaccine protects against, and how to never miss a dose. Kitten Vaccination Schedule in India: A Simple Guide for Cat Parents Cats hide illness well, so prevention matters even more than with dogs. Here is the vaccination schedule most vets in India follow for kittens, and why indoor cats need vaccines too. Deworming Schedule for Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats Almost every puppy and kitten is born with worms or picks them up in the first weeks. Regular deworming keeps them growing well, helps vaccines work, and protects the children in your home. Ticks and Fleas on Dogs in India: Prevention, Removal and Warning Signs Ticks are more than an itch in India. They spread tick fever, one of the most common serious illnesses vets see in dogs. Here's how to keep them off, remove them safely and spot the warning signs early. How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? A Guide by Coat Type There's no single answer: a Shih Tzu, a Labrador and a Husky need very different care. Here's how often to bathe, brush and trim by coat type, adjusted for Indian heat and monsoon. Leaving Your Dog or Cat at a Boarding Facility: A Checklist Going away is easier when you know your pet is in good hands. Use this checklist to choose a boarding place, prepare your pet, and know what to pack.

For clinics, groomers and pet businesses

Practical advice for running and growing a pet care business in India.

How to Get More Pet Parents to Your Vet Clinic (Without Big Ad Budgets) Most pet parents find a vet by searching "vet near me" on their phone and choosing from the top three results. Here's how to be one of them, and how to keep the pet parents who come in. Stop Losing Money to Expired Medicines: Inventory Tips for Vet Clinics Expired vaccines and medicines quietly eat into a clinic's profit, and running out of a common drug loses a sale. A few simple habits fix both. How to Start a Pet Grooming Business in India: A Practical Guide More families than ever have pets, and grooming is one of the few pet services they need every month. Here's what it takes to start, from the first pair of clippers to a full booking calendar. Moving Your Vet Clinic from Paper Files to Digital Records Paper files get lost, can't be read across the room, and can't send a reminder. Moving to digital records doesn't have to be a big disruption if you do it in steps. How to Reduce No-Shows at Your Vet Clinic Missed appointments cost a clinic the slot, the doctor's time and often the pet's follow-up care. Most of them can be prevented with a few simple habits. Pet Vaccination Reminders: How Vet Clinics Can Stop Missed Doses Vaccines only protect a pet when every dose is given on time. The weak point is rarely the clinic's care; it's the pet parent remembering a date months away. Choosing Veterinary Clinic Software in India: A Practical Checklist Most clinic software is built for clinics abroad. Before you move your clinic onto any system, check that it fits the way Indian clinics and pet parents actually work. How to Make a Website for Your Vet Clinic in India (with Online Booking) Most pet parents now search on Google before they call. A simple website that shows your timings and lets them book a slot brings in visits you would otherwise miss. How Much Does Vet Clinic Software Cost in India? (2026) Prices for vet clinic software vary a lot. Knowing what you are paying for - doctors, modules, WhatsApp and a website - makes it easy to compare. Pet Grooming Software in India: Salon and Home-Visit Grooming Grooming businesses run on time slots, groomers and repeat customers. The right software keeps all three in one place instead of a diary and a WhatsApp group. WhatsApp Booking and Reminders for Vet Clinics In India, pet parents read WhatsApp - not email. Letting them book and get reminders there cuts phone calls and missed visits.