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During the warm months of the year, the risk of insect bites increases not only for humans but also for dogs. These are mostly harmless. However, it is quite possible that an insect bite can pose a serious threat to the health of the dog. You can find out how this is the case below. We will also ex...

A species-appropriate diet ensures an optimal supply of nutrients and makes a huge contribution to a dog’s life being happy and healthy. However, as we are constantly finding out during our consultations, there is still a great deal of ignorance on the subject of healthy dog nutrition, and this i...

If a dog suffers from dandruff and itching, most owners tend to want to counteract the symptoms with a skin cream. In many cases, however, this form of treatment does not have the desired effect. The reasons for this and the little-known triggers for dandruff and itching in your dog are explained...

Chondroitin is an important component of cartilage. Chondroitin sulphate, or chondroitin, together with collagen, provides the necessary structure and resistance of the cartilage tissue so that it can fulfil its function as intended. Use of chondroitin for dogs Chondroitin is quite often used as a...

Dog sport is becoming more and more popular among more and more owners. In addition to fun sports, such as dog frisbee, there are now more competitive dog sports in the form of canicross, dog scooting or sled dog racing, which are increasingly attracting the interest of many dog owners. This ...

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, ...

There is now a huge range of dietary supplements that promise to support joint health in dogs. One term that supplement-interested dog owners are likely to read more often in this context is MSM. In the following, we'll explain what the abbreviation means exactly and whether the administration of...

Dogs sometimes have very strange eating habits and are often called omnivores, not least for this reason. Besides other obviously inedible things like excrement or earth, some dogs also eat stones, for example. Of course, this fact does not change the fact that dogs are semi-carnivores and th...

It is quite common for dogs to suffer from gastritis. The inflammation of the stomach lining can be both acute and chronic and can be caused by a number of triggers. The following section explains the symptoms of gastritis in dogs, how it is treated and the options available to you for preventi...

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...