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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tooth brushing is the most effective dental care for dogs. Find out how often to brush, which brush and toothpaste are right and how to get your dog used to it step by step.
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.
An older dog often smells stronger than before. Usually there is a specific reason that you can recognise and tackle. Find out where the smell comes from, when to see the vet and what helps in everyday life.
Wedge vertebrae are congenital, wedge-shaped vertebrae. Many dogs never notice them, but in some they press on the spinal cord. Find out how to recognise this and what helps.
In cauda equina syndrome, nerve roots at the junction of the lumbar spine and the sacrum are compressed. Find out how to recognise it, how it is diagnosed and what comes next.
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.
Vitamin B is not a single vitamin but a group of eight. Find out what your dog needs them for, when they can run short and why meeting needs is better than high doses.