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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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  • Parasites & Infections

    Worth knowing about tick season

    The question keeps coming up as to whether dogs can and should be vaccinated against TBE. Such cases of illness are rather rare in dogs. Read more about natural tick protection here.

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  • Health & Illnesses

    Treating Dogs with Herbs

    In Mother Nature's herb chest there are many treasures that are suitable for dogs too. Sadly, natural remedies are used far too rarely with our four-legged friends. Learn more about herbs for dogs.

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  • Training & Behaviour

    When Two Dogs Don't Get Along

    What can you do if a dog doesn't get along with others? Often it's a home-made problem, and consistent ignoring gets you a long way. You can read training tips for a relaxed coexistence here.

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  • Everyday, Travel & Fun

    Out into the forest with your dog

    When it is not too cold and there is little or no snow, the forest is a wonderful playground for the dog. But first you should find out what is allowed and what is forbidden.

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  • Good to Know

    Human and dog – a dream team

    Over the course of evolution, our four-legged friends have become considerably more oriented towards humans. They are very good at interpreting our body signals. Why not many more people make use of this in dog training is what we clarify here.

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  • Nutrition

    Where are the socks? – The things dogs eat

    Some dogs are poor eaters that have to be coaxed into every bite. And then there are the dogs that eat everything that comes under their nose with a 100 per cent hit rate. You can read here what you should carefully watch out for.

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  • Good to Know

    A dog wants to comfort

    Dogs recognise human sorrow and want to help. Hildegard of Bingen already said: "Give people a dog and their soul will become healthy!" No one comforts better than your own furry friend when you are feeling down.

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  • Good to Know

    Dogs Make You Happy

    Dogs make you happy! But who would have thought that even a single encounter with a dog has a clear effect on our psyche? A research group at the University of British Columbia came to this conclusion.

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