Finally vacation! Finally time to unwind and simply forget about worries and problems! Pack your bags and off you go – but stop! What about the dog? After all, you want to know that your four-legged friend is in good hands during the holiday season. However, this is not always easy, especially with dogs, because they are known to feel like they are with their pack – i.e. with you! – the most comfortable and often suffer greatly from the separation from the family. So what options do you have to make the holiday season pleasant for you and your dog? We explain this in the following article.

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When most people see a cute puppy, it’s hard to contain themselves and not just melt. But of course even the cutest puppies grow up at some point. After the puppy period comes the flail phase and then hopefully many wonderful years together with the adult dog. And at some point the day comes when you realize that the funny ball of fur from back then has become a senior who would rather lie comfortably on the carpet than chase the ball and whose joints groan when he gets up.

In fact, older dogs need more care than younger dogs in order to be able to live a healthy and happy life – but they deserve it! In this article we explain what changes you have to be prepared for as your dog gets older and how you can help him when the first signs of aging appear.
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Salmonella is the most common intestinal disease in dogs and, if left untreated, can, in the worst case scenario, lead to both a chronic health problem and blood poisoning in dogs. In addition, if an infection with Salmonella occurs, there is always the risk that the owner will also become infected with these intestinal parasites. But if certain hygiene rules are adhered to and a veterinarian takes care of the matter, the intestinal disease usually progresses mildly. How does salmonella appear in dogs, how do dogs become infected and what can the owner do to prevent their animal from becoming infected with salmonella? The answers follow in this article.

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More and more veterinarians are preferring various homeopathic remedies for the treatment of various dog diseases, which is due to the fact that homeopathic medications hardly cause any side effects in dogs and still promise success. Homeopathy is also very suitable for owners to treat minor health problems in dogs themselves, but the vet should always be consulted if the animal has long-term or serious illnesses!

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A hot spot in dogs generally refers to skin inflammation that occurs in a concentrated and localized manner in a specific area. The term “hot spot” comes from the English language and literally means “hot spot”. In general, hot sport in dogs can be attributed to a variety of causes and therefore the treatment is sometimes very different.

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Paralysis in dogs can occur in the hind legs or forelegs and often indicates a neurological disease of the nerve tracts, spine, muscles or joints. Causes can be external influences such as accidents, but diseases such as spondylosis (pathological changes in the vertebral bodies), herniated discs or hip joint dysplasia (improper development of the hip joint) can also cause paralysis in dogs. In most cases, the nervous system has suffered damage.

Paralysis in dogs can creep in slowly and unnoticed in the early stages. However, it is important to go to the vet immediately if paralysis occurs in your dog. However, dog owners can also take preventive measures to strengthen their dog’s nervous system and joints, both during therapy and preventatively, before symptoms of paralysis even occur. In the following article you will find more information about what you can do for your dog yourself.

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Dogs can get bronchitis due to various circumstances and, in general, dog owners should have their four-legged friend treated for this disease by a veterinarian. If bronchitis is not treated, it can become a chronic illness and also a very serious situation for the dog! How does bronchitis develop in dogs and what can you do about it?

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The veterinarians are sounding the alarm – more and more dogs are suffering from serious obesity and are therefore exposed to a serious health risk! According to veterinarians, the problem that causes dogs to be overweight is always to be found in the dog owner and never in the animals themselves, because the dog owner decides on the type and amount of food. For this reason, every dog owner should always feed their pet carefully!

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Fleas can be a significant burden for dogs because the parasites cause severe itching. In addition, more and more dogs are showing an allergy to flea saliva, which causes additional health problems for the affected animals. But how does a flea saliva allergy manifest itself in dogs and what can the dog owner do about it?

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Various yeast fungi live on the skin of every dog, which can multiply rapidly and trigger a fungal infection. Basically, a yeast infection in a dog indicates a weakened immune system and therefore veterinarians usually recommend a combined therapy, in which both the yeast fungi are combated and the dog’s immune system is strengthened.

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