The question arose as to whether dogs can be vaccinated against TBE, perhaps with the human vaccine? The cases are rare in dogs. So far, only cases involving large breeds of dogs are known. Of course, it can sometimes be the case that the disease is not diagnosed correctly. (more…)

In Mother Nature’s herb box there are many healthy things for our dogs. Unfortunately, natural remedies are far too rarely used in dogs. For example the field horsetail – an old remedy for dogs. Occasionally occurring, minor inflammations in the dog’s mouth can also be treated very well by yourself. You can now find out how. (more…)

I find what I read very interesting. Researchers have often observed the interaction between dogs and humans. No human relationship to an animal is as old as that to a dog. (more…)

What can you do if a dog doesn’t get along with others? Who hasn’t it happened that during a walk you meet another dog with your human. One of the dogs barks and tugs wildly at the leash. In short, he gets terribly upset. It is often the case that the other dog then also starts to go crazy.
This is actually not entirely unusual behavior. Actually, ignoring goes a long way. (more…)

If the weather is not too cold and there is little or no snow, the forest is a wonderful playground for the dog. But you should first find out what is allowed and what is forbidden. (more…)

Our four-legged friends have become a lot more intelligent in the course of evolution. They are very good at interpreting our body signals, for example. So it’s a question why more people don’t take advantage of this when training dogs. (more…)

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…)