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DOG FIT by PreThis® Magazine

Your online magazine on dog health, grooming, training and nutrition

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Health & Illnesses
Old dog loses weight despite eating: Causes & tips for senior dogs

It is a scenario that many owners of gray muzzles observe with concern: The bowl is licked clean, the appetite is unbroken – and yet the dog seems to be getting thinner and thinner. If an old dog loses weight despite normal eating behavior, this is a warning signal that should not be ignored. Aging […]
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Health & Illnesses
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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Good to Know
Are dogs still dogs? Domestication and its effects

The relationship between humans and dogs is one of the oldest and most profound bonds in the history of animal-human interaction. For thousands of years, dogs have accompanied us as guardians, helpers and friends...
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Health & Illnesses
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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Training & Behaviour
The dragline for dogs – good for training

The towing line has the great advantage that it is possible for people to influence the dog, even if it is far away. It can also prevent the dog from rewarding itself with wrong behavior. For example, if the dog likes to hunt, it will reward itself with a hormone cocktail. Especially when he goes […]
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Health & Illnesses
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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Health & Illnesses
Dogs can also get diabetes

In healthy people, the body produces insulin, which helps process sugar. However, diabetes patients produce little or no insulin. This is due to a certain organ, the pancreas, no longer functioning properly. But all other mammals also have a pancreas and that’s why our pets, dogs, cats or guinea pigs can get diabetes.
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Health & Illnesses
Gum inflammation in cats – causes and treatment

Gum inflammation (gingivitis) in cats can be triggered by various causes and is often accompanied by severe pain in the mouth...
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Good to Know
Dogs mirror us

What many people do not know, or do not consider enough, is that dogs who are close to us often mirror us. They recognise our moods and even smell whether we are well or unwell. But they also notice when we try to fool them...
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Training & Behaviour
Training aids for dog and human

Every owner wishes for a dog that is well-behaved. All sorts of training aids are offered that are meant to help achieve this goal together. It is often hard to work out which methods are really suitable...
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Training & Behaviour
When a dog likes to roam

People often think this only happens when you spend too little time with your dog and he then feels under-challenged. His trusted person becomes uninteresting to him, and so he seeks his fortune elsewhere. But that is not always true, because some dogs are simply insatiable. You play with him, go for long and frequent walks, devote yourself to his training, and plenty goes on at home too...
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Good to Know
A clever dog – often this is forgotten

When we humans try to judge the mental abilities of dogs or other animals, we quickly fall prey to a huge fallacy. We assess them solely by human standards and ideas. It is often treated as though only forms of human intelligence existed. Every single species, be it dolphins, butterflies or indeed our dogs, has developed its own form of intelligence...
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Training & Behaviour
Dogs too can suffer from everyday stress

It has long been proven that dogs, just like us humans, can suffer from typical everyday stress. Factors such as excess weight as well as allergies as well as back and joint problems have a negative effect on the animal's well-being...
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Dog Breeds
In praise of the Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the most beautiful animals and one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide. Even in America it is mentioned in thirtieth place among the most popular dogs. It is extremely interesting to read up on the Bernese Mountain Dog and its history for once...
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Everyday, Travel & Fun
So Our Dog Gets Through the Winter Well!

The time has come: winter will soon arrive and the first cold is already noticeable. During this time it is especially important to follow a few care tips for the coat and skin. Many animal keepers place great value on preparing their four-legged friend for the cold season and on looking after him well during it too...
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Everyday, Travel & Fun
The Dark Season for Dog and Human

Now it is back again, the dark season. This means that the evening walk with the dog and its human often takes place in the dark. Unfortunately, an above-average number of accidents happen during this time...
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Dog Breeds
The royal Border Collie

For centuries the Border Collie has been bred and selected in England for its working ability. Queen Victoria of England was a particular friend of this breed. Thanks especially to their intelligence, paired with a will to work and friendliness, they enjoy great popularity. In recent years show lines have indeed become established, but due to its strict selection it remains at heart a working dog...
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Everyday, Travel & Fun
Hiking is a dog's delight

Dogs are passionate hikers. They love being out and about with their humans through woodland and open country. It makes no difference to them where this happens, but variety greatly adds to the fun of a hiking trip. Beforehand, make sure the dog is well looked after along the way. So please do not forget to bring drinking water, a small bowl, a first-aid kit and, of course, poo bags...
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Good to Know
Helpers on four paws – assistance dogs

A truly helpful institution is the VITA association, which trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. The registered association VITA was founded in the year two thousand by the social pedagogue Tatjana Kreidler. It is a non-profit association that provides assistance dogs to physically disabled children and adults...
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Training & Behaviour
Dogs That Are Constant Barkers. Tips!

Why some dogs bark more can have various reasons. Does the animal want something from its human, is it stressed, under-challenged or overwhelmed, or is someone just walking past? Many know the problem. As soon as the dog wants something from you, there it stands and barks at you...
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