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Health & Care

Tartar, excess weight and ear infections develop slowly and can be spotted early.

Guide · 5 min

Pressing Head Against the Wall: What Lies Behind the Dangerous “Head Pressing”?

Imagine you come into the living room and see your dog motionless with its forehead pressed against the wall – not just …

Miriam Schäfer 15. Sep 2024
Guide · 4 min

Dangers from poisons and fertilisers on fields for dogs

Fields and farmland exert a magical attraction on dogs – but that is precisely what can become a problem.

Roger Klein 27. Aug 2024
Guide · 3 min

Why coffee wood and deer antlers are bad for dogs

Veterinarians warn: coffee wood and deer antlers can cause tooth fractures due to their extreme hardness.

Roger Klein 25. Aug 2024
Guide · 5 min

When the dog is blind: Causes, aids and tips for a fulfilling life

Progressive Retinal Atrophy is hereditary and rarer than often claimed.

Roger Klein 20. Aug 2024
Guide · 4 min

Danger from fire jellyfish on the Baltic coast – What dog owners need to know

Anyone who was out with their dog on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic coast in summer 2024 may have seen them themselves:

Roger Klein 16. Aug 2024
Guide · 5 min

The 12 Most Common Causes of Hair Loss in Dogs

Hair loss in dogs can range from harmless parasites to serious hormonal disorders. The cause determines the treatment.

Miriam Schäfer 8. Aug 2024
Guide · 4 min

Lump, pimple, fistula, furuncle: The what’s what of skin irritations in dogs

Assessing skin changes in dogs correctly: from harmless lumps to fistulas requiring treatment, with concrete distinguishing features and steps to take.

Miriam Schäfer 31. Jul 2024
Guide · 4 min

Medicines for dogs – Our FAQ on Simparica, Metacam, Surolan & Bravecto

Simparica, Metacam, Surolan and Bravecto – the most common dog medicines compared: effect, dosage, costs and side effects.

Miriam Schäfer 19. Jul 2024
Guide · 3 min

Sand colic in dogs: Tips for prevention

Sand colic in dogs is caused by larger amounts of sand in the intestines and can become life-threatening.

Roger Klein 30. Jun 2024
Guide · 1 min

Water poisoning in dogs

What is water poisoning? Water poisoning (hyperhydration) occurs when a dog consumes large amounts of water in a short period.

Roger Klein 28. Jun 2024
Guide · 5 min

Cortisone for Dogs: Everything About Mode of Action and Areas of Application

Cortisone relieves inflammation and allergies in dogs quickly and effectively. However, therapy requires careful consideration of side effects and veterinary supervision.

Miriam Schäfer 25. May 2024
Guide · 4 min

Dog with glasses? Vision aid for full clarity

Dog glasses work for specific vision problems but require weeks of getting used to them.

Miriam Schäfer 4. May 2024

More on Health & Care

Tartar, excess weight and ear infections develop slowly and can be spotted early. If you keep an eye on your dog's teeth, weight, coat and behaviour, you will notice the warning signs in time. This section brings together preventive care, the most common conditions and first aid.