More and more so-called “fashion dogs” are showing serious signs of long-term overbreeding and, in general, these phenomena have an extremely negative impact on the animals’ health. The best-known example of long-term overbreeding is undoubtedly the German Shepherd, in which the signs of overbreeding appear after a certain age in the form of hip dysplasia. But other dog breeds, such as the Pug and the French Bulldog, not only have joint problems, they also show other signs of overbreeding.

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Like us humans, dogs can develop painful osteoarthritis at a very young age, which significantly limits the animals’ quality of life. The causes of osteoarthritis in dogs are very complex and can range from genetic factors due to overbreeding to permanent malnutrition. Osteoarthritis in dogs usually goes unnoticed in the early stages; only when the animal shows abnormal movements does the dog owner notice that there is a problem with the dog’s joints.

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As soon as the temperatures drop in winter and cold, wet weather sets in, dogs are also at greater risk of contracting an infection and becoming infected with a rampant bacterium or virus. Especially if the dog has regular contact with other dogs, such as at the dog sports field, there is of course a certain risk of infection for the animal. Therefore, dog owners should strengthen their four-legged friend’s immune system, especially in winter.

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Depending on the breed, dogs differ significantly in terms of temperament and requirements. Therefore, every dog lover who plans to buy an animal should ask themselves in advance which dog breed is actually right for them. Very specific aspects of the family circumstances and also your own living conditions must be examined and taken into account when deciding on the ideal breed. Often the right decision is not that easy.

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The activities at a dog sports ground serve to promote social bonding between owner and dog, contact with other dogs, and to exercise the animals through their movements. Basically, dog sports should of course bring joy to both the animal and its owner and not turn into stress. It is also important to ensure that the dog’s joints are not overstressed by dog sports, as repeated and constant overloading of the dog’s joints can quickly lead to pain and other joint problems.

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Every dog needs specific nutrients for long-term health, which they must regularly consume in sufficient doses through their food. Each of these nutrients has a very specific and sometimes even multiple tasks in the animal’s body and if over time there is an undersupply of a particular nutrient, this often results in a serious health risk for the dog. But which nutrients does a dog need and what are they used for?

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Quite a few dog owners have serious issues with their animals overwhelmed because the dogs simply do not listen to the owner’s commands and this can lead to serious problems and stressful situations for animals and humans. Basically, it has to be said on this topic that no dog disobeys the commands of its owner out of spite and therefore punishing the dog is certainly the wrong approach!

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Many Dog owners suddenly and usually without warning notice visible abnormalities in their animals’ gait or posture, which in most cases are clear signs of joint wear and tear, which can lead to osteoarthritis. But it can also be due to spondylosis, a patellar luxation or hip dysplasia. What they all have in common is that if left untreated, osteoarthritis usually follows. The affected dogs find it difficult to get up tomorrow, often no longer want to go for a walk and strictly refuse to enjoy the sporting activities at the dog park. Climbing stairs and jumping into the car are noticeably more difficult, or are even refused. In such cases, you should act and treat quickly.
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A dog owner who often notices clear signs of an infectious disease in their dog should of course act immediately and strengthen the dog’s immune system. Frequent infections in dogs are usually due to weakened immune systems. An immune system that does not function optimally can be attributed to very different triggers, such as an imbalanced diet or a chronic illness in the animal. We will go into this in more detail in the following article.

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