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It is well known that cats have a mind of their own and are much less receptive to the wishes and commands of their owners than is the case with dogs. That doesn't mean that you can't and shouldn't train your kitten at all. In the following, we will explain how to to this the right way and what your...

When the temperatures start rising in spring, the garden pond and its inhabitants come to life again. The pond fish are becoming increasingly active and the pond plants are beginning to grow. At the same time, however, the growth of algae in the garden pond also begins in spring, which is partly due...

The pearl gourami, which originates from Southeast Asia, is a brightly coloured freshwater fish. The species belonging to the Eastern gourami is very popular among aquarists, not least because of its attractive appearance. In its homeland, on the other hand, the pearl gourami also regularly ends up ...

Corydoras or Cory catfish belong to the Callichthyidae family and originally come from South America. Various species of corydoras have long enjoyed great popularity in ornamental fish keeping. Characteristics of Corydoras  Scientific name: Corydoradinae Origin: South America ...

Cats are extremely clean animals that invest several hours a day in grooming. It is therefore quite normal for a cat to groom itself. If and when your cat’s constant grooming can indicate a health problem, you will find out in the following. Why grooming is important for cats Grooming is a...

Feline leukaemia is a serious feline disease caused by the Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV). Find out below how feline leukosis occurs, what the symptoms of the disease, also known as feline leukaemia, are and whether there are effective treatments available. What is feline leukaemia? Feline leuk...

Among cat lovers, the question arises again and again whether cats with Down's syndrome exist. This is mainly due to the fact that numerous pictures of supposedly affected four-legged friends can be found on the internet.  Whether there really are cats with Down's syndrome or whether the abnor...

Mites are widespread in dogs and, accordingly, for many dog owners in the course of time can cause a problem. There are several species of small arachnids that feed primarily on dead skin cells of their host. Mites can cause numerous complaints in dogs, some of which can manifest themselves as ma...

Just as with us, the immune system serves to protect dogs from disease. If the defences of the quadruped are weakened, this becomes apparent by an increased susceptibility to health problems. The following section explains what can affect the functioning of the immune system. We also explain how yo...

Extruded and cold pressed are two terms that owners encounter when buying dry dog food. However, they do not say anything about the recipe of the respective feed, but inform about the process used in its production. The differences between extruded and cold-pressed dog food and the advantages a...