# Puppy Doctor® — #1 Dog Game for Kids 2-8

> Children's educational game simulating veterinary care for puppies. (iPhone/iPad app by Bluebear Technologies Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppy-doctor/id786185899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bluebear Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522548950)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 9,480 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppy-doctor/id786185899/reviews.md

## What is Puppy Doctor®?

*** Downloaded by more than 2 million happy kids since 2014 ***

Puppy Doctor® is the former top 10 US App Store Kids category app, made for Kids of All Ages. 
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Calling all future Veterinary doctors! 

We’ve got a lot of sick and injured puppies to treat.  We need to get them fixed up straightaway! 

Become a vet doctor today, diagnose, treat and care for these cute little dogs. 

Each of the puppies have specific injuries and need your help straightaway. Its up to you to locate any boo boo’s and help them get better. Use the Stethoscope, Otoscope, X-Ray machine and many other real life veterinary tools to diagnose whats wrong with each little doggy. 

Once you’ve treated all the different injuries for one puppy, make sure you perform all the standard check-ups before moving on the your next pup! 

What are you waiting for, start treating these puppies today! 

Features: 
- Diagnose puppies using depicted real world veterinary equipment. 
- Each tool monitors or treats a specific injury. 
- Funny animal character reactions and voiceovers. 
- Medical chart checklist to review diagnosis and task completion. 
- 8 different dog breeds with unique injuries. 
- 12 medical tools in full game. 
- Different custom plaster and bandages to apply to your puppies. 

About Bluebear:
 
With over 100 million downloads, Bluebear is one of the top developers on the App Store. We pride ourselves on being a creator of innovative premium games that kids and parents love. Our goal is to make games that help stimulate the imagination and creative learning process. 

Visit www.bluebear.ie for more information.

- We Value Your Feedback
 
Please rate and review our app. We listen and read all the feedback received so we can keep improving our games. Please note that we aren't able to respond to reviews in the app store, but we can respond to your feedback via email: support@bluebear.ie

 

- Something wrong. Need Help?
 
Contact us with any questions at support@bluebear.ie



- Sound not working? 

If the sound is not working, be sure the mute switch is turned off, activate the application, then turn up the volume and the sound will work (the mute switch and volume button are located on the side of your device).

 

Privacy Policy 
Please see http://www.bluebear.ie/privacy

Puppy Doctor® is a registered trademark of Bluebear Technologies Ltd.

## Key features

- Diagnose puppies with real veterinary equipment
- Treat specific injuries
- Funny animal character reactions
- Medical chart checklist
- 8 different dog breeds
- 12 medical tools
- Customizable bandages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Expert Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Plasters & Bandages | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Puppy Doctor®?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💕 Cute puppies
- 🤗 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Helps kids learn about being a vet

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires in-app purchases to unlock content
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating
- 🔒 Limited access to tools and features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working for some users
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Unlock all puppies and tools for free
- Add more variety of dogs and treatments
- Increase time limits for completing tasks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppy-doctor/id786185899/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I don’t think it’s the same anymore….

*2026-01-19, version 4.09*

Just trust me, it’s not the same as before.

### 1/5 — There’s a problem

*2026-01-15, version 4.09*

There was too many glitches

### 5/5 — Love

*2025-12-03, version 4.09*

I just started playing it is geart 👍 good bye 👋

### 5/5 — The puppy Dorothy

*2025-11-29, version 4.09*

One day I’ll have the chance and then I’ll be ready for the day off and

### 1/5 — Hidden In-App purchase pricing

*2025-09-20, version 4.09*

This is confusing for kids and unfair to parents. We should see the price up front before authenticating. Please fix!

### 4/5 — Stop having us buy things to make them better

*2024-12-22, version 4.09*

I love 5e game and everything about it other then you having to buy better care and other charcter( this is with the other games as well) 😡

### 5/5 — So much fun

*2024-12-01, version 4.09*

So much fun with the little puppy so cute and special and sweet to the little puppies xxxx

### 5/5 — Cute

*2024-10-24, version 4.09*

Very cute game if you love puppies you should get this game very cute and the puppies are very cute and very sweet they are adorable

### 5/5 — Dogs

*2024-04-16, version 4.09*

I think it’s a good game for people who want to be a vet

### 5/5 — Amazing nostalgic game

*2024-03-17, version 4.09*

When i was about 4-5 or maybe older i remember playing This game, Please never remove it, it brings back memories

## Frequently asked questions about Puppy Doctor®

### What does Puppy Doctor® do?

Puppy Doctor® is an educational game for children where they can pretend to be a veterinarian. Players diagnose and treat sick or injured puppies using various realistic veterinary tools. The app aims to simulate the experience of caring for dogs and help them recover.

### What are the key features of Puppy Doctor®?

Key features include diagnosing puppies with depicted real-world veterinary equipment like stethoscopes and X-ray machines, treating specific injuries, and applying custom bandages. The game also includes funny animal character reactions, a medical chart checklist for task completion, 8 different dog breeds with unique injuries, and 12 medical tools.

### How much does Puppy Doctor® cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means that while the core game is accessible, some features or content might require an additional purchase.

### What age group is Puppy Doctor® suitable for?

Puppy Doctor® is designed for kids aged 2-8. The game's interactive nature and simplified approach to veterinary care make it engaging and educational for this age range.

### What are common use cases for Puppy Doctor®?

Common use cases include children engaging in imaginative play as a veterinarian, learning basic concepts of animal care and diagnosis, and developing empathy towards animals. It's also used by parents looking for educational and entertaining apps for their young children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.09 — 2022-01-24

Minor bug fixes

### 4.05 — 2021-05-21

App optimization

### 4.04 — 2021-05-07

App optimization

### 4.03 — 2021-05-03

Minor bug fixes

### 4.02 — 2021-03-12

Minor bug fixes and improvements

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