Dec17
Slipped vertebrae in dogs – spondylosisthesis – all the facts about the disease
A slipped vertebra in a dog is an unnaturally mobile vertebra in the back that leaves its normal position within the spine, causing discomfort. One ...
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Dec03
Health check for older dogs – what is done and why it is indispensable.
Many dog people look at me with wide eyes when I recommend that their senior dog should have a regular health check for older dogs. ...
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Nov11
Comfrey wrap – gentle help from nature for joint problems & pain
Already the name comfrey tells us its main effect. Traditionally, it was used for bone fractures. Originally comfrey comes from Eastern Europe and Asia. However, ...
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Oct29
How to move your dog properly after a herniated disc!
When a dog has suffered a herniated disc, the first thing you think is that he needs everything at that moment, but no movement. But ...
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Oct21
OCD in young dog – when the young dog gets joint problems
When a puppy or young dog moves in, it is generally assumed that the new four-legged family member is fit and healthy. Because what diseases ...
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Oct15
Make paw balm yourself – quick help for cracked dog paws
The cold season also gives our dogs a hard time. Especially the paws are strained badly. Dry heating air, snow and road salt intensively stress ...
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Sep17
Are dogs allowed to climb stairs? – these are the Go’s & No Go’s!
Whether dogs are allowed to climb stairs is one of the frequent questions I am asked. It is a topic that is much discussed among ...
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Sep03
Retterspitz – wrap – fast helper against joint pain in dogs
Joint diseases such as osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia are often painful for our dogs as well. Of course, no quadruped should suffer pain. I like ...
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Aug20
6 valuable tips for the fall – how to help your dog with osteoarthritis
If a dog suffers from joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or spondylosis, fall is the time of year when joints often hurt and ...
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Aug06
7 tips to make life easier for a dog with a disability!
If a dog has a disability, so you have to constantly adapt your life to the needs of the dog in everyday life. Many dog ...
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Jul12
The dog in summer – swimming, exercise & employment – Summer Best Of
We are already in the middle of the vacation season and there are of course again great activities with our dogs on the program. Maybe ...
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Jul02
These are the points to consider when exercising your dog in high summer temperatures – no ifs, ands or buts!
In my doggy fitness training group, the question was recently asked about how best to do it on these particularly warm days, in terms of ...
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Jun18
MSM, Glucosamine & Chondroitin – 3 supplements to help your dog with joint problems.
If your dog suffers from joint problems, there are good ways to support him specifically with supplements. There is a wide variety of natural “helpers” ...
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May28
4 Tips to get a dog with joint problems back in shape fast & what you should avoid!
Joint problems in dogs are an issue that affects almost every dog owner in the course of a dog’s life. Again and again dog owners ...
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May14
Movement of puppies & young dogs – exercise ideas for balance & coordination & which movements are taboo!
The last article was already about how much a puppy or young dog may and should be moved. In this article, I want to give ...
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May06
Exercise in puppies and young dogs – how much is healthy and what is right?
When a puppy moves in, it’s an exciting time. You want to show him the world and experience everything together. The exploratory urge of the ...
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Apr23
How long can my old dog go for a walk and how much exercise does he need anyway?!
That’s a question I get asked all the time. But how much exercise is actually good for older dogs? And is it even possible to ...
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Apr09
Water rod in dogs – that’s why not only dogs that swim get sick
Canine water boarding is still a very under-researched disease. It got its name from the fact that it often affects dogs that have been swimming ...
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Mar19
Muscle training dog: Isometric training of the front legs & shoulders
Isometric exercises are often considered rather boring and often fall behind in exercise training for dogs. Especially in times when people are told that exercise ...
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Feb26
Guest article: Isometric training in dog training and behavioral training respectively
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I’m a big fan of isometric exercises and always see the close interaction ...
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Feb23
HAPPYFIT – active exercise training for your dog’s fitness – incl. Training Plan!
You would like to start active movement training with your dog and are looking for exercises for your dog? With active movement exercises you offer ...
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Feb23
Advertisement: The Furbo dog camera – more safety for dog and owner when the four-legged friend is old and sick?!
Especially when our dogs get older or are also sick, it is very difficult for us to leave them alone. The worry that something could ...
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Jan29
Cycling with dog – these things you should know!
Especially in spring and summer, cycling with the dog is a popular sporting activity. When done correctly, it’s a great workout for the dog. It ...
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Jan15
Bone cancer in dogs – all the facts about the disease
Bone cancer is a common cancer in dogs. There’s no need to beat around the fact that the prognosis is extremely poor. However, it is ...
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Dec18
Ginger for dogs – help with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia & Co.
In humans, ginger has long been known to be healthy and healing. But what about the dog. Can you also give ginger to the dog? ...
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Dec11
Red light in dogs – quick help for arthrosis, spondylosis & Co.
Especially in the cold winter months, joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, spondylosis, hip dysplasia & Co. cause our dogs a lot of trouble. Older dogs ...
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Nov27
Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important behavior tips
Vestibular syndrome in dogs is a far more common condition in our four-legged friends than most think. After Snowy came down with vestibular syndrome at ...
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Nov13
Muscle building dog: isometric training for hind legs and back
Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Isometric training is often underestimated by dog owners in exercise therapy and also ...
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Oct30
Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important facts about the disease!
As many of you know Snowy has recently suffered from vestibular syndrome. As a dog physiologist, I too am simply “just” a dog owner at ...
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Oct16
Patellar luxation: causes, consequences and important facts about the clinical picture
Most dog owners have heard of patellar luxation in relation to joint disease in dogs. It is safe to assume that everyone has also frequently ...
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Oct02
Devil’s claw – this is how it helps your dog with joint diseases!
Devil’s claw is a medicinal plant native to Africa. However, their effect is now known far beyond the borders of Africa. After being used in ...
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Sep18
You want to buy a dog coat? – this is what you should pay attention to
In the article “Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable” you have already learned why and when a dog coat is important and ...
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Sep04
Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable?
The topic of dog coat is always hotly debated. I’m not talking about a dog coat from a fashion point of view or as an ...
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Aug29
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – causes and consequences
The cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – feared by many dog people, because it occurs so unpredictably. Therefore, this blog article is mainly about the ...
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Aug29
Sprain in the dog – what to do?
Especially dog people with active dogs know this all too well: your dog is running wildly across the meadow with another dog and then suddenly ...
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Aug19
Osteoarthritis in dogs – 7 important tips for behavior
Every dog person has actually heard of osteoarthritis in dogs. It is one of the most common joint diseases in our four-legged friends. Osteoarthritis is ...
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Aug14
Claw care in dogs – 5 reasons why it is so important!
Yes, I know, many dog people like to sit out the issue of dog claw care. You are afraid of hurting the dog. The dog ...
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Aug14
2 anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs – rosehip & sea buckthorn berry
There is a great variety of helpers from nature in the form of medicinal plants and also a wide range of anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs. ...
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Aug14
Do you know the 4 degrees of severity of patellar luxation?!
Patellar luxation is a joint disease in dogs that is very common – especially in smaller dogs. But although it is on everyone’s lips, it ...
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Jul23
How to keep your dog moving despite the heat – 3 active exercises for your dog
The warm summer temperatures have us fully in their grip and thus the daily walks with us are shorter. Especially Snowy, who is a bit ...
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Jul23
Causes of obesity in dogs – so your dog gets fat!
Obesity is a serious health risk. Causes of obesity in dogs – there are definitely several. And here I do not mean: “It’s all just ...
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Jul23
Is your dog’s weight optimal? How to tell if your dog is too fat!
is your dog overweight? At least he would not be alone in this, because almost every second dog is unfortunately overweight nowadays. Tendency increasing: more ...
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Jul18
Disabled dog – Essential tips for living with handicap dog
A disabled dog is still often looked at critically and asked whether life is worth living at all. Very often I had to face this ...
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Jul11
Your dog does not like to swim or is not allowed to? – Treading water for dogs – the alternative
Treading water for dogs is becoming more and more popular. But why actually? Dogs can swim, right? Plus, it sounds mind-numbing. But they do exist, ...
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Jul04
Swimming with a dog – these 10 points you should consider!
Swimming with dog is a popular activity in the hot summer months. Many dogs love to swim and frolic in the cool water. A welcome ...
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Jun27
Food Supplement – New Zealand Green Lipped Muscle Extract – Help for Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia & Co.
New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Extract is a proven nutritional supplement for dogs as well, because it provides excellent nourishment for joints and promotes joint ...
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May15
10 behavioral tips for spinal cord infarction – how to support your dog
When a dog suffers from a spinal cord infarction, the affected dog owners are usually very helpless and overcome with great fear for the dog. ...
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May07
Spinal cord infarction in dogs – how to help them with physiotherapy
The last blog post was already about spinal cord infarction in dogs and its development as well as symptoms. In this article you will get ...
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Apr26
Spinal cord infarction in dogs – clinical picture, symptoms & diagnosis
It does not always have to be a slipped disc behind it, if it comes with a dog from a movement suddenly to a paralysis. ...
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Apr11
You should know these symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs!
Do you know the classic symptoms for hip dysplasia? Most dog owners have heard of hip dysplasia, as it is one of the most common ...
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