Dog

At birth, puppies are completely toothless. After a few weeks the young dogs grow their milk teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth a short time later during the tooth change. The milk teeth of the dog at a glance The milk teeth of a dog consist of 28 milk teeth in total. The milk te...

Unfortunately, spring brings not only rising temperatures and longer days, but also an increased activity of ticks. Especially for dogs, these tiny parasites represent a considerable danger, which is why the topic of tick protection is very important in the warmer months of the year. What consequ...

Dogs have two tonsils (palatine tonsils), which sit on the left and right side of their throat. They are part of the lymphatic system and play a major role in the defence against pathogens. This is because their anatomical position ensures that they are very often involved when pathogens try to ente...

The Weimaraner is a large utility hunting dog from Germany. The FCI leads the breed in group 7, section 1.1 (standard 99). The Weimaraner is appreciated by hunters for its great endurance and its versatile application possibilities. As purely a family dog, however, he is only suitable to a limited e...

The number of dog owners who do not want to rely exclusively on conventional medicines to treat their four-legged friend is growing. There is a correspondingly high level of interest in herbal preparations that can counteract discomfort, such as pain, in dogs. One such preparation is, for example, ...

Digestive problems are a common problem in dogs. In addition to diarrhoea or flatulence, dogs can also suffer from constipation. If this is the case, you should take your dog's complaints seriously. In the worst-case scenario, untreated constipation can lead to permanent damage to the dog's intestin...

It is quite common for dogs to get dandruff. As a rule, this can be a sure sign that something is wrong with the health of the four-legged friend and you, as the owner, should do something about it as soon as possible. In the following, we will explain what causes dandruff in dogs and how...

In some cases a dog's hair loss can be so severe that its coat becomes thinner and thinner over time or even bald spots appear on its body. In the following article we will explain possible reasons for shedding. Common causes of hair loss in dogs If a dog...

Not only humans but dogs can also get heartburn. For your four-legged friend the associated complaints are extremely unpleasant, which is why you should counteract them as soon as possible. The following section explains how heartburn develops in dogs and which symptoms you should be awar...

If a dog suffers from itching, this can seriously damage its skin health in the long term. This is because the itching will inevitably cause the dog to scratch and lick itself frequently, which can sometimes even lead to open sores and hair loss. Below you can read what causes excessive itching...