Topic · 341 posts

Health & Care

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

Guide · 3 min

Dog drooling when driving – causes & remedies

Drooling when driving usually has three causes: stress, motion sickness or excitement.

Miriam Schäfer 24. Mar 2024
Guide · 4 min

A question of the heart: When should you put a dog down?

Objectively assess quality of life, correctly interpret warning signals and make the most difficult decision in a dog owner's life.

Miriam Schäfer 22. Mar 2024
Guide · 6 min

Gold Implantation for Dogs: A Gentle Alternative for Pain Relief

If you accompany a dog with arthritis, hip dysplasia or spondylosis, you know the situation:

Roger Klein 16. Mar 2024
Guide · 1 min

Dog swallowed chicken bones, what to do?

Chicken bones can become dangerous for dogs. If your dog has swallowed one or more, observation and quick action are required.

Roger Klein 25. Feb 2024
Guide · 3 min

Are Hyacinths Poisonous to Animals? An Important Guide for Pet Owners

Hyacinths are poisonous to dogs, cats, rodents and birds; to be honest, we were not aware of this until an attentive reader …

Roger Klein 24. Feb 2024
Guide · 4 min

Are Psychopharmaceuticals for Dogs Meaningful?

They actually exist: psychopharmaceuticals that are specifically approved for dogs or at least used in veterinary medicine.

Miriam Schäfer 18. Feb 2024
Guide · 4 min

Massage and Relaxation Techniques for Paws

Touching paws – for some dogs this is perfectly normal, for others it is a real stress factor.

Roger Klein 7. Dec 2023
Guide · 5 min

Christmas Time – Beware of Poisoning Risks for Dogs!

Chocolate, raisins, and Christmas stars: What becomes dangerous for dogs during the festive season and how to act correctly in an emergency.

Roger Klein 16. Nov 2023
Guide · 4 min

Recognising an emergency with your dog

You can recognise real emergencies in dogs by concrete warning signs such as a blue tongue, unconsciousness or severe bleeding.

Roger Klein 1. Nov 2023
Guide · 5 min

Recognising and Treating Worms in Dogs: What You Should Know

Recognising worm infestation in dogs and treating it correctly: From the first symptoms to successful therapy.

Roger Klein 27. Oct 2023
Guide · 4 min

ADHD in dogs and how you can help your four-legged friend

ADHD in dogs is scientifically controversial, but some dogs show ADHD-like symptoms.

Miriam Schäfer 23. Oct 2023
Guide · 3 min

From Pain to Recovery: The Process of a Bone Fracture

A bone fracture in a dog requires immediate action and professional treatment. In adult dogs, healing usually takes 8 to 12 weeks.

Miriam Schäfer 16. Jul 2023

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.