Almost every dog owner has seen their pet sleeping. Then the behavior became apparent: legs twitching, growling noises, barking, some even snapped at a phantom in their sleep. But do these lovely four-legged friends just do that because they dream?
As with older people, dogs often develop joint diseases as they get older, such as osteoarthritis. They can also have various causes and can take a gradual, chronic course. You can influence the course and symptoms through regular, moderate exercise, your diet and special nutritional supplements.
Mites are small, annoying and treacherous and are among the most common causes of allergic diseases. It was reported that there are up to 30,000 species. Food mites in particular often cause problems in dogs. Their size can be up to 0.5 mm. It is mainly food and house dust mites that occur most.
Now in winter, the paws of our four-legged friends are often quite stressed by ice and snow. The dog walks on icy, hard ground, which can be very uncomfortable for dogs that are not hardened with paws. Walking on road salt and sand can also cause injuries and inflammation to the ball skin. You can find out what you can do to protect your dog’s paws in the following article.
New Year’s Eve is usually associated with stress and also fear for our dogs. Because the four-legged friends don’t share the fun that people have with banging and firecrackers, especially on New Year’s Eve. On the contrary, they often panic. So you should start preparing properly for New Year’s Eve early so that our pets can also be relaxed.
It also applies to dogs that obesity, allergies, back and joint diseases have a negative impact impact. Well-being suffers. What most people don’t even think about is that dogs can also suffer from everyday stress, just like people. This is because some dog owners often unintentionally transfer their frustration etc. and thus negative energy to the animals. The dog also suffers from muscle tension.
The pug is one of the oldest known dog breeds: the squishy fellow has enjoyed great popularity for centuries as a companion dog, family dog or lap dog. Or, as Loriot said: A life without a pug is possible, but pointless. In this article you will get information about the breed’s history, appearance, character traits, typical dog diseases and important tips for purchasing and keeping a Pug. First of all: We know that this breed does not meet with everyone’s approval and that the word torture breeding comes up often. Yes, that’s right, but the breed is still widespread and fortunately there are now many re-breeds that specifically address, for example, a recessed nose and bulging eyes. We also address the topic in this article.
More and more dogs are overweight. Even if a “chubby” dog sometimes looks cute, excess weight is often a serious health problem for the affected dog. That’s why it’s important to recognize the causes, resolve problems and ensure that the dog gets the healthy and active life it deserves.
The Shar Pei or wrinkled dog is a truly unique sight: an impressive body covered in bulging folds. For a long time, the old Chinese dog breed was a true rarity on our streets, but the wrinkled Asian dog is now gaining more and more friends in the Western world. The reason for this is probably not just the Shar Pei’s exotic appearance, but also its calm nature, which makes it the absolute dream dog for many lovers. But of course the gentle folded dog also has its rough edges, which must be taken into account before purchasing.
Fascinating beauty with special requirements. Probably no other breed has more potential to become a fashion dog: just the sight of a Weimaraner with its shiny silver coat, supple movements, proud posture and noble, distant facial expression makes many a heart melt. It’s no surprise that more and more people want one of these graceful animals at their side. Unfortunately, the beautiful Weimaraner is only very suitable as a family dog to a limited extent.
