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Preventive veterinary care in the Netherlands: protect your pet in 2026

Complete guide to vaccinations, deworming and health checks for dogs and cats in the Netherlands

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Preventive veterinary care in the Netherlands 2026

Preventive veterinary care in the Netherlands: an exemplary approach in 2026

The Netherlands is among Europe's most advanced countries for preventive veterinary care. With ~4 million dogs and 3.5 million cats, animal health is a major societal issue. The NVWA supervises veterinary regulations. The Dutch network of 4,000+ clinics ensures rapid access.

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Photo : Trouver un prestataire Garde d’animaux à Pays-Bas / Askaide

Vaccination schedule and essential preventive treatments

The vaccination schedule follows KNMvD recommendations: dogs receive Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis vaccines; cats receive Panleukopenia, Calicivirus, FeLV. Quarterly deworming and monthly flea/tick prevention are essential. See our natural pet food guide.

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Photo : Prestataire Garde d’animaux à Pays-Bas via Askaide

Sterilisation and identification: fundamental preventive acts

Sterilisation reduces mammary tumour risk by 99.5% in female dogs. Microchip ID is mandatory for all dogs since 2013. Each chip is registered in the NDG national database enabling rapid recovery of lost pets.

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Photo : Professionnel Garde d’animaux en intervention à Pays-Bas / Askaide
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Photo : Service de Garde d’animaux entre particuliers à Pays-Bas / Askaide
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Photo : Garde d’animaux à Pays-Bas — illustration / Askaide

Pet health insurance and prevention budgets

Pet health insurance covers ~30% of dog owners. Annual preventive costs average €300-500 per dog and €200-350 per cat. For pet sitting, see peer-to-peer pet care in the Netherlands and our pet care tips.

FAQ

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  • For a healthy adult dog, an annual visit is sufficient. For puppies, monthly visits are recommended for vaccinations. Senior dogs (7+ years) should be seen every 6 months.
  • Yes, highly recommended. An emergency operation can cost 2,000-5,000 euros. With a monthly premium of 15-60 euros, insurance provides considerable peace of mind.
  • The most common parasites are fleas, ticks (especially in spring in wooded areas), roundworms and tapeworms. Regular preventive treatment is recommended, especially in Friesland, Gelderland and Limburg.

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