Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 14 years. A suitable diet, regular activity, maintaining a healthy weight and preventive veterinary monitoring help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
The Thai Dog has a solid constitution and good endurance. Its short coat nevertheless offers limited protection against intense cold and prolonged bad weather.
Watch points
What to watch for
Selection and veterinary monitoring must pay particular attention to the main conditions reported in the breed, even if not all individuals are affected.
Hip dysplasia : Malformation of the coxofemoral joint that can promote pain, lameness and osteoarthritis.
Dermoid sinus : Congenital skin abnormality, often located on the dorsal line, which can become infected and require surgical management.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
He tolerates heat reasonably well with water, shade and activity adapted to cooler hours. His short coat protects him less well from severe cold and bad weather, against which he must be sheltered.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its diet must be adjusted to its age, its size and its activity level. Regular monitoring of its body shape and weight makes it possible to quickly adjust the ration and avoid weight gain that is unfavorable to the joints.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the weight and joints checked regularly.
- Examine the skin and the topline from a young age.
- Inspect the coat, ears and paw pads after outings.
- Brush the teeth frequently and monitor the length of the nails.
Vaccination
Thai Dog vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Thai Dog? Like all cats, the Thai Dog receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Thai Dog is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Thai Dog vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Thai Dog?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Thai Dog
Before breeding, it is advisable to have the hips evaluated and to look for skin abnormalities compatible with a dermoid sinus. Regular clinical examination completes this prevention.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
