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Tearing eyes are very common in dogs. Eye problems can have different triggers and be accompanied by various other complaints. In the following, we will explain the possible causes of watery eyes in dogs and the role played by the breed. We will also show you how you can gently care for your dog's ...

Skin fungus is widespread in dogs. The fungal infection is caused by fungal spores (dermatophytes) that attack the surfaces of the dog's hair and skin. In a dog, skin fungus can be caused by different types of fungal spores. These include Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichoph...

Parasites such as mites, fleas or ticks in dogs are extremely annoying and can sometimes cause serious health problems. It is therefore understandable that dog owners do their best to avoid parasite infestation in their four-legged friend. To counteract the parasites in the dog's coat, there is a h...

As a rule, dogs are extremely peaceful companions. Some breeds have a very strong protective instinct or are rather reserved towards strangers. However, dogs normally do not tend to aggression. Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that a dog becomes aggressive and possibly even bites a conspec...

Coughing is not uncommon in dogs and can be caused by many different triggers. In most cases, a dog cough is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, the symptoms should not be ignored and should be treated with the right methods. In the following, you will learn what can be responsible for dog cough, in...

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...

Harvest mites pose a real nuisance for dogs in summer and autumn. These annoying parasites are widespread and cause significant itching and, in some cases, unpleasant skin inflammation in affected dogs. In the following, you will learn how a mite infestation manifests in dogs and how it can be trea...

There are numerous reasons, such as various diseases or even injuries, that can cause pain in dogs. The dog's pain can be either acute or chronic and in some cases may require the administration of a suitable painkiller. The following section explains how to recognise pain in dogs and which pai...

Apoquel is medicine for animals. It contains the active ingredient oclacitinib and is available in different strengths so that the dosage can be adapted to the weight of the respective dog. Apoquel is used to treat dogs with allergic itching. Many dogs suffer from allergies Allergies have long...

It very often happens that a puppy suddenly has diarrhoea immediately after moving in. Many owners suspect in this situation that the little quadruped does not tolerate his puppy food and therefore try to change the food. But unfortunately, this usually does not bring success and can ...