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DOG FIT by PreThis® Magazine

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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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  • Everyday, Travel & Fun

    Holiday with a Dog – Tips!

    The loveliest time of the year is approaching, yet for dog owners the holiday often begins with a headache: where to put the four-legged friend? Hotels are often not set up for dogs, other guests quickly feel disturbed, or dogs are not allowed at all...

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  • Good to Know

    When dogs reach their senior years

    Our dogs, too, go grey around the muzzle. In advanced age, their jumping power, stamina and eyesight and hearing decline. That is the natural course of time. Anyone who has accompanied their dog over many years from puppy to senior knows...

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  • Coat & Grooming

    Moulting in dogs in spring

    For many dog owners, the moult in spring and autumn is a real test of patience. Unwelcome dust bunnies of fur are found all over the house, and no sooner have you hoovered than new hairs are already lying on the floor again...

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  • Everyday, Travel & Fun

    Canine fun at home in bad weather

    When it is stormy, raining or snowing, a long stay outdoors with your dog is not very pleasant. But not every dog is content merely to lie about and sleep. With a few simple crafting and movement ideas, you bring variety into the house.

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  • Good to Know

    Do our dogs dream? Yes, they do!

    Almost every dog owner has seen it at some point: the dog lies fast asleep in its basket, then suddenly the paws twitch, the eyes move beneath the lids, there is a quiet woof or a growl, and some even snap at a phantom in the air...

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  • Parasites & Infections

    Insidious and irritating – mites

    Mites are small, irritating and insidious – and they are among the most common triggers of allergic conditions in our dogs. There are thousands of species, but for dog owners two groups are especially relevant: the house dust mite and the storage mite...

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  • Coat & Grooming

    Healthy Paws in Winter

    Now in winter the paws of our four-legged friends are often put under quite a strain by ice and snow. The dog walks on icy, crusty ground, which can be very unpleasant for paws that are not toughened...

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  • Training & Behaviour

    New Year's Eve – avoiding stress for your dog

    New Year's Eve is usually associated with massive stress and fear for our dogs. The fun that we humans have with bangs and firecrackers is not shared by our four-legged friends – on the contrary: they often panic, tremble or hide...

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  • Joints & Bones

    Muscle tension in dogs – tips!

    The same applies to our dogs: excess weight, allergies and back and joint conditions have a massive effect on quality of life. Well-being suffers. What most people do not consider at all: dogs can also suffer from everyday stress, just like us humans. Dogs are extremely sensitive and pick up on their owners' moods...

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