Many dogs love snow, but winter also brings cold, de-icing salt and dark walks. Here you’ll learn what to look out for with your dog in winter and when it becomes dangerous.
Salmonella rarely makes dogs ill, but many carry it unnoticed and can pass it on to people. Here you’ll learn how to recognise an infection, what role raw food plays and which hygiene measures protect you and your family.
Short legs, a long back and a higher risk for the discs: CDDY is often behind it. Here you’ll learn what the abbreviation means, which breeds carry it, what a genetic test tells you and how to protect your dog in everyday life.
For many dogs, New Year’s Eve is the worst night of the year. Here you’ll learn how to prepare your dog weeks in advance, what helps on the evening itself and when support from the vet makes sense.
Does your young dog’s foreleg look crooked, with the paw pointing outwards? Radius curvus syndrome may be behind it. Here you’ll learn how it develops, how to recognise it and why timing makes such a difference.
During Advent there is chocolate everywhere, and dogs find it. Here you’ll learn why chocolate is toxic for dogs, which types are especially dangerous and what to do if your dog has eaten some.
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.
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.
Work-addicted specialist or intelligent family dog? The Border Collie is one of those dogs that currently enjoy a great deal of media presence. Whether in advertising, in film or in talent shows: these teachable herding dogs impress with their attractive appearance and their above-average intelligence...
Handbag accessory or small dog? The stars of Hollywood lead the way: nowadays you carry your “dog” in your handbag. Especially popular here is the smallest dog breed in the world, the Chihuahua. The miniature-format little dogs are now among the most popular dog breeds of all...
Dogs get ill too. Just like us humans, they struggle with back pain, diabetes, joint problems and much more. However, there are also some illnesses that we humans are spared, but which hit our four-legged friends all the harder...
Dog baskets, dog leads, dog bowls, dog toys – but also dog coats, dog jewellery, dog shampoo and dog accessories are available in a huge selection in the relevant shops...
The dog is man's best friend, they say. And best friends understand each other blindly – of course. With humans and dogs, however, it is somewhat different, because the two speak completely different languages...
A deep growl, the lips are drawn upwards, and already the teeth snap shut – every year, in Germany alone, thousands of people are bitten by dogs. From light pressure marks through bloody scratches to gaping bite wounds, almost any outcome is possible...
In the summer of 2014, Cesar Millan is touring Germany. The American is known not least through his television show as the dog whisperer, under whose hands even difficult problem dogs immediately become as meek as lambs. He uses neither force nor visible aids, but works almost exclusively with body language and energy. The successes are unmistakable, and interest in his method is correspondingly great. […]
"Dog owners come to resemble their dogs more and more," popular wisdom claims. And indeed, almost everyone knows a corresponding example from their circle of acquaintances. Usually it is a matter of visual similarities, but it also often happens that dog owners choose an animal...
Finally, holidays! Finally time to unwind and simply forget your worries! Packing your bags and off you go – but wait! What about the dog? After all, you want to know your four-legged darling is in good hands during the holiday period too...
More and more veterinarians are preferring various homeopathic remedies for the treatment of various dog diseases, which is due to the fact that homeopathic medications hardly cause any side effects in dogs and still promise success. Homeopathy is also very suitable for owners to treat minor health problems in dogs themselves, but the vet should […]
A hot spot in dogs generally refers to a skin inflammation that appears concentrated and locally at one particular spot. The term “hot spot” describes exactly that: a hot, irritated patch of skin.
Vets are sounding the alarm as more and more dogs suffer from severe obesity and are therefore exposed to a serious health risk. The problem responsible for dogs being overweight is a factor that usually lies with the owner and by no means with the animals themselves...