If your good friend is ill, a visit to the vet is necessary. But how do you recognize a vet who is well qualified to entrust your sick pet to? The Federal Association of Practicing Veterinarians gives some good advice: (more…)
In this day and age of increasing health awareness and self-care, vitamin supplements are a popular topic. Many people, including dog owners, turn to high-dose vitamins in the hope of improving their pets’ health. But caution is advised. High-dose vitamins are not only often nonsensical, but can even be harmful to health.
In this article we look at the reasons and the risks. Let us say in advance: We reject high-dose vitamin preparations for good reasons.
Dogs are offered in large quantities in classified ads under the animal market: mixed breeds, pedigree dogs, designer dogs and much more are found here looking for a human family. Rarely serious and unfortunately, the reality often looks like this: ill-advised purchases, a lack of dog-friendly apartments, separation and divorce, career changes and the like often lead to the sweet puppy being back on the market after just a few months ends up in the animal shelter. But now about castration.
For many people, a dog is a faithful companion in all situations of life. However, in order for your dog to really accompany you all the time, it first needs solid training. In order to ensure obedience in all situations, there are many different training methods, so that everyone can find the right method for themselves and their dog. Among experts, clicker training is particularly popular as a gentle and versatile reward-based method. We explain what clicker training is, how it works and how you can use it!
The term “fashionable dog” alone pisses off many dog owners. Yet it is quite normal that, depending on certain fashion trends, some dog breeds are kept much more often than others. The term “fashion dog” by no means refers only to handbag dogs that have been degraded to accessories, but rather to all dog breeds that are temporarily represented more often. But first things first.
A harness for the animal protection dog – step by step to acceptance. For many shelter dogs or dogs with anxiety, putting on a harness can be a stressful process. But with patience and a sensitive approach, this challenge can be overcome.
In this article you will learn how to get your animal protection dog or fear dog to put on the harness in a relaxed way. Step by step, with a lot of patience.
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Anyone who buys a dog must be aware that they are not buying an accessory, but a family member for many years. Depending on the breed, a dog can live up to 15 years, some even longer. The four-legged friends want to spend as much time as possible with their family. To ensure that everyday life with your new cold-nosed friend is truly harmonious and enriching, you should take your time when choosing the right animal. We have collected a few tips on what you should look out for when choosing a dog.
When it comes to the health of our beloved dogs, it is important to also deal with possible allergies and food intolerances. Allergies are not uncommon in dogs and can manifest themselves in different ways. In this article you will learn more about allergies in dogs, the connection with the immune system, the intestine and the intestinal flora as well as the possibilities to treat them.
When it comes to the health of our beloved four-legged friends, it is important to be aware of various diseases and how they affect their well-being. One of these conditions that we can encounter is Radius Curvus Syndrome, also known as short ulna syndrome or carpus valgus. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about this orthopaedic challenge, from causes and symptoms to treatment options.
Dementia is a disease that can affect not only humans but also dogs. It causes a progressive decline in mental abilities such as memory, orientation and learning ability. Dementia in dogs is also called cognitive dysfunction and can severely affect the behaviour and quality of life of the four-legged friend.
In this article, you will learn how to recognise dementia in dogs, what the causes are, how the progression develops and what you can do for your dog to slow down the dementia in the best case.
