Health & Illnesses

Recognise symptoms, understand causes, act correctly – well-founded guides on illnesses, complaints and your dog's health.

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Corneal ulcer in dogs: signs, causes and treatment

Is your dog squinting with one eye, is it watering and is he rubbing it with his paw? A corneal ulcer may be behind it. Here you’ll learn what it is, why you should act quickly and how treatment works.
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Old dog losing weight despite eating: causes and what you can do

The bowl is empty, yet your old dog keeps getting thinner. You should take that seriously. Here you’ll learn what can be behind it, what to look out for and how to support your senior dog.
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs: signs, causes and outlook

Suddenly your dog tilts his head, staggers and his eyes flick back and forth. It looks frightening. Here you’ll learn what lies behind vestibular syndrome, why you should still see the vet promptly and how things usually go from there.
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Is birch toxic to dogs? Tree, pollen and birch sugar

When people hear birch, many think of the tree in the park. What is really dangerous for dogs is something else that bears its name: birch sugar. Here you’ll learn what lies behind the three terms.
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Paralysis in dogs: causes, emergency and treatment

If your dog suddenly can’t move a leg properly, every hour counts. Here you’ll learn which causes lie behind paralysis, what you should do straight away and what happens next.
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Dog shaking: harmless and serious causes

When your dog is shaking, it is often harmless. Sometimes, however, there is more to it. Find out which causes are possible, when to see the vet and when it is an emergency.
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Bad breath in dogs: causes and what you can do

Bad breath is common in dogs and usually a sign of plaque. Find out where it comes from, which smells you should take seriously, when to see the vet and what you can do at home.
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Gingivitis in dogs: causes, signs, vet

Gingivitis is very common in dogs and often overlooked. Find out how it develops, how to recognise it, what happens at the vet and how to care for your dog’s teeth at home.
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Timeless classics

Supporting the nervous system in dogs and cats

The ageing process in pets is often accompanied by a natural decline in nerve performance. B vitamins support the normal function of the nerve cells.
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Nervous weakness in dogs - causes and treatment

Dogs can show a variety of different symptoms that affect normal nerve function. These include, for example, a reduction in visual acuity, incontinence, coordination disorders and abnormalities in the dog's movement patterns...
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Gastric torsion in dogs

In large dog breeds in particular, a so-called gastric torsion can occur under certain circumstances, in which the animal's stomach twists in such a way that both the entrance to the stomach and the exit from the stomach are closed off.
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The first-aid kit for your dog

Minor health problems in dogs can often be very well supported by the dog owner themselves, without consulting a vet, using care and first-aid measures. For this it is of course necessary that the dog owner also has the required aids to hand...
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Corneal ulcer in dogs: signs, causes and treatment

Is your dog squinting with one eye, is it watering and is he rubbing it with his paw? A corneal ulcer may be behind it. Here you’ll learn what it is, why you should act quickly and how treatment works.
Read more
Old dog losing weight despite eating: causes and what you can do

The bowl is empty, yet your old dog keeps getting thinner. You should take that seriously. Here you’ll learn what can be behind it, what to look out for and how to support your senior dog.
Read more
Vestibular syndrome in dogs: signs, causes and outlook

Suddenly your dog tilts his head, staggers and his eyes flick back and forth. It looks frightening. Here you’ll learn what lies behind vestibular syndrome, why you should still see the vet promptly and how things usually go from there.
Read more
Is birch toxic to dogs? Tree, pollen and birch sugar

When people hear birch, many think of the tree in the park. What is really dangerous for dogs is something else that bears its name: birch sugar. Here you’ll learn what lies behind the three terms.
Read more
Paralysis in dogs: causes, emergency and treatment

If your dog suddenly can’t move a leg properly, every hour counts. Here you’ll learn which causes lie behind paralysis, what you should do straight away and what happens next.
Read more
Dog shaking: harmless and serious causes

When your dog is shaking, it is often harmless. Sometimes, however, there is more to it. Find out which causes are possible, when to see the vet and when it is an emergency.
Read more
Bad breath in dogs: causes and what you can do

Bad breath is common in dogs and usually a sign of plaque. Find out where it comes from, which smells you should take seriously, when to see the vet and what you can do at home.
Read more
Gingivitis in dogs: causes, signs, vet

Gingivitis is very common in dogs and often overlooked. Find out how it develops, how to recognise it, what happens at the vet and how to care for your dog’s teeth at home.
Read more
Medicinal mushrooms for dogs: what they are and what is proven

Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake, reishi or maitake come from Asian cooking and tradition. Here you will find out what they contain and what is actually known about their effects.
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Hair Loss in Dogs » Causes, Prevention and Solutions

Hair loss in dogs is a topic that worries many dog owners. A certain amount of hair loss is normal, particularly during the seasonal moult...
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The most common illnesses in pugs and French bulldogs

Pugs and French bulldogs are charming and popular dog breeds that win many hearts with their distinctive appearance and friendly nature. Unfortunately, however, they are also overbred and brachycephalic breeds, which makes them more susceptible to certain health problems. Breeding problems are not the subject of this article. In this article, we will examine the […]
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My Old Dog Has a Cold » Guide

Dogs, and older four-legged friends in particular, are just like us humans prone to colds and a runny nose. However, a cold in a dog can point to various causes that should be taken seriously, especially in older dogs...
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