Some dogs are bad eaters who need to be talked into eating every bite. And then there are the dogs, who will eat anything they can get their hands on with a 100% hit rate. The veterinarians are always amazed at what comes to light in often lengthy and painful operations. (more…)

Dogs recognize human distress and want to help. Even Hildegard von Bingen, the important scholar and healer of the Middle Ages said: “Give people a dog and their souls will heal!” Most dog owners also know that when things go bad, nobody comforts them better than their own fur nose. (more…)

That dogs can at least make you happier – we’ve all known that for a long time. But who would have thought that just one contact with a dog would have a significant impact on our psyche? This is the conclusion reached by a research group at British Columbia University. (more…)

One often wonders where the dogs have gone in winter. Apparently, the owners are tired of walking longer distances in the cold and wet. But if the dog is well cared for, that’s no problem at all. (more…)

The right praise sometimes works wonders. Praise doesn’t just mean a lot to us humans, it’s also good for dogs when they get recognition and appreciation for something they’ve done well. You can also use praise for your four-legged friend’s upbringing and training. (more…)

Dogs are like people, some make good passengers, others are not. But it doesn’t matter whether it’s a short trip or a long trip on vacation or visiting: The dog should feel comfortable in the car. He should have a safe place for that. (more…)

First the good news: If our four-legged friend is plagued by arthrosis, there are good therapies and feed additives that can alleviate the joint disease . Since the arthrosis pain affects the quality of life of the dog more or less clearly, one should also make use of it. In addition, the dog should be able to lead a pain-free life in advance and therefore you should ensure that this does not happen when the dog is young. The following article is about the prevention and treatment of joint diseases.
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Dogs can exhibit behavior that is almost reminiscent of that of humans. Of course you can look at your master with heartwarming eyes so that they get something, that is of course the intention. But dogs can also behave like depressed people, appear depressed and hide. This is no longer funny, but rather worrying. (more…)

What many don’t even know how to interpret, for millions of Germans contact with dogs (and animals in general) is not without danger: They get a skin rash, shortness of breath or even asthma. For example, when dogs shake themselves, hair, dander and saliva inevitably fly around. So that protein molecules that cause allergies in many people. (more…)

Dogs have a great sense of smell. They can detect even the tiniest of scents and follow a trail of smells over long distances. At the airport, they help track down banned substances in travelers’ luggage. They are therefore often used to search for missing people, for example after earthquakes or accidents. (more…)