Ensure Bouvs. have a cool place to rest and always have fresh water to drink during the day.

Do not exercise Bouvs. for long periods during the very hot sun or leave unattended in vehicles with rolled up windows.

Our frogs (toads) are poisonous so don't allow Bouvs. to pick them up or play with them. 

We do get heartworm in the tropics. Areas which have a lot of mosquitoes tend to have heartworm.   Let a vet check, and, if necessary, treat for Heartworm.
 

It is very important to let a vet check puppies for worms, especially hookworm, which can be deadly and treat, if necessary.  We also get round worm and tape worm.  I routinely worm my adult dogs twice a year.

Ensure your Bouvs. are protected against ticks and fleas.  Tick fever can be fatal.

Do not let Bouvs. play with shrubs/plants. Some of these, like the oleander and poinsettia, are poisonous.
 

Puppies should receive 3 vaccinations against parovirus. The vaccination will also include distemper, hepatitus and leptospirosis.  Vets here will recommend giving an annual booster.

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