Your dog is losing muscle? – these are possible causes and treatment options
22. February 2024
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Maybe you have already noticed it in your own dog or you have seen it in other dogs: The dog is poorly muscled in one ...
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Your dog doesn’t want to jump anymore? – these are possible causes
22. February 2024
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If your dog (suddenly) doesn’t want to jump anymore, there are several reasons. One may be that he just doesn’t want it. However, it is ...
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Wobbler Syndrome – Diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis & what you should watch out for as an owner.
22. February 2024
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In the last article, you already learned what wobbler syndrome is in dogs, which breeds are frequently affected and what the typical symptoms are. In ...
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Paw shoes – these are the possible uses for dogs and what you should consider when choosing them
22. February 2024
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Paw shoes are not only becoming more and more popular. Thanks to the constant further development, the possible applications are now also really diverse. On ...
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Canine Wobbler Syndrome – Origin, Affected Breeds & Symptoms
22. February 2024
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Canine Wobbler Syndrome is a disease of the cervical spine and spinal cord in the cervical region. “to wobble” means to sway or wobble and ...
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Bandages and orthotics for dogs – how they work and provide more stability for joints
22. February 2024
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The orthopedic field for dogs is developing more and more and so especially the fields of orthotics and bandages for dogs have developed rapidly. What ...
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Proprioception in dogs – what it means, why it’s so important and how you can train it
22. February 2024
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Proprioception in dogs – have you ever heard of it? Behind the complicated word proprioception lies the depth sensitivity and self-awareness of the body. In ...
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Pain-free through autumn and winter with joint problems – 5 tips to support your dog in everyday life!
22. February 2024
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If there’s one thing our dogs suffer from when it comes to joint problems, it’s the cold, wet weather in the fall and winter. If ...
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Willow bark for joint pain in dogs: a natural solution for less pain and more mobility
7. February 2024
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When our dogs suffer from joint or back disease, this is often associated with joint pain. If your dog is affected, you certainly want to ...
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Isometric training to reduce stress – mastering stressful situations
19. December 2023
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Isometric training looks very unspectacular at first glance. However, the effect on the dog is great in every respect. Isometric training is physically and mentally ...
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Cavaletti training for dogs – how it works and what it brings to your dog
31. October 2023
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Cavaletti training for dogs – it exists? I still get a lot of wide-eyed looks when I tell dog people about cavaletti training and how ...
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Swimming in dogs – is it really healthy for every dog?
26. April 2023
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Many dog people think it is a great activity for any dog to be able to swim in the summer. It is refreshing and after ...
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Your dog is having surgery? – 12 important tips for preparation and for the first time after surgery that you should know
20. December 2022
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If your dog is having surgery for a musculoskeletal condition such as hip dysplasia or a herniated disc, there are usually some unique features and ...
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Weight bandages for dogs in dog fitness training – useful or dangerous?
15. December 2022
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Weight bandages for dogs, which are used in dog fitness training, are becoming increasingly popular. However, the use of weight bandages in dogs should be ...
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Pain memory in dogs – why it is so dangerous and how to treat it.
8. December 2022
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Pain in itself is unpleasant, but it has an important function in the dog’s body – and of course in the human body as well. ...
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Your dog can not sit properly? – What the sitting position says about the musculoskeletal system of your dog
25. November 2022
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When it comes to the diagnosis of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the gait of the dog is usually looked at. Rarely is there a ...
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Strengthen the nerve function in dogs – this is how!
14. November 2022
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When dogs suffer from back disorders, such as a herniated disc, cauda equina compression syndrome, spondylosis, nerve function is often disrupted. The cause here is ...
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Muscle building in neurological diseases – how it works properly – and what is often done wrong!
1. October 2022
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Herniated discs, Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome, Wobbler Syndrome – these are just a few neurological conditions in dogs. Nowadays, we can not only diagnose them, ...
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4 Reasons why many joint diseases develop in puppyhood – and how you can avoid them!
27. September 2022
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In the puppy and young dog period, few dog people think about the fact that their dog could develop problems with his joints. Everything is ...
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Weather sensitivity in dogs – when arthrosis & Co. are particularly painful
13. September 2022
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Weather sensitivity in dogs – does it exist? Many dog owners perceive that their dog is worse in wet and cold weather. Lameness is more ...
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Your dog does not play anymore? Pain can be the cause!
23. August 2022
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Pain in general and also joint pain in dogs is a topic that dog owners are becoming more and more aware of and take seriously. ...
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Arched back in the dog – this is the cause
11. August 2022
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Again and again you see dogs that show a distinctly arched back, combined with a very stiff posture and gait. In many cases, this occurs ...
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Does your dog shake normally? So right from the front to the back?
30. May 2022
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Maybe you have never really consciously asked yourself this question and therefore never consciously looked at how your dog shakes. At first it sounds very ...
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Avoid surgery in dogs with dog physiotherapy – is it possible?
26. April 2022
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In general, surgery in a dog is always a procedure that is more or less invasive and involves various risks. Keyword anesthesia risk. Surgery cannot ...
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The dog rod – much more than a mood barometer
8. February 2022
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We associate the dog’s tail primarily with one of our dogs’ many “means of communication.” Depending on the mood and situation, the rod is used ...
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Back training for dogs – with these two exercises you strengthen the muscles and promote mobility
29. September 2020
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Many dogs have back problems in the course of their lives and dog owners want to support their four-legged friends with targeted back training for ...
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Why performance pressure is out of place in exercise & fitness training for dogs
10. June 2020
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Recently, exercise training and dog fitness are experiencing a real hype. Basically, I am of course pleased that dog owners are concerned with the health ...
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Neurological problems in dogs – this is how you promote nerve conduction with stroking out the spaces between the toes
13. May 2020
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A whole range of back diseases also bring neurological problems at the same time. Common conditions closely associated with neurological problems typically include herniated discs, ...
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Dog massage made easy with the massage glove – instructions for dog owners
31. March 2020
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Many dog owners are very interested in the subject of dog massage. But they don’t always want to venture into real massages. You don’t always ...
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Joint pain in dogs – when every step is uncomfortable
4. February 2020
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Joint pain in dogs is a topic that is gaining more and more awareness and importance. However, this was not always the case. Considering that ...
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Why it’s so important that your dog sits properly!
21. January 2020
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No, this is not about obedience training. Sitting is just like standing a normal basic posture of our dogs. But if you look around you ...
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Slipped vertebrae in dogs – spondylosisthesis – all the facts about the disease
17. December 2019
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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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Health check for older dogs – what is done and why it is indispensable.
3. December 2019
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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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How to move your dog properly after a herniated disc!
29. October 2019
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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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Are dogs allowed to climb stairs? – these are the Go’s & No Go’s!
17. September 2019
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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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6 valuable tips for the fall – how to help your dog with osteoarthritis
20. August 2019
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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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Red light in dogs – quick help for arthrosis, spondylosis & Co.
11. December 2018
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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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Muscle building dog: isometric training for hind legs and back
13. November 2018
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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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Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable?
4. September 2018
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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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Is your dog’s weight optimal? How to tell if your dog is too fat!
23. July 2018
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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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Disabled dog – Essential tips for living with handicap dog
18. July 2018
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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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Swimming with a dog – these 10 points you should consider!
4. July 2018
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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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10 behavioral tips for spinal cord infarction – how to support your dog
15. May 2018
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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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Spinal cord infarction in dogs – how to help them with physiotherapy
7. May 2018
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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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Spinal cord infarction in dogs – clinical picture, symptoms & diagnosis
26. April 2018
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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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Degenerative myelopathy – these are the most common symptoms
21. February 2018
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In Part I of the blog series on degenerative myelopathy, you have already learned a lot of important information about the disease. This article is ...
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Degenerative Myelopathy Part I – the clinical picture, causes, diagnosis & therapy goals.
14. February 2018
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Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord that results in a slowly progressive complete paralysis of the dog. This results in demyelization and ...
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The dog bed – These 6 points you should consider when choosing!
2. November 2017
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Most of our four-legged friends have more than one dog bed. But what criteria do we use to choose a bed for our dog? Our ...
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Pain in the dog – When the dog does not sit and training is of no use – Guest article Bothshunde
25. October 2017
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Pain in dogs is big topic. Dogs show that they are in pain in different ways. Behavior can also show that a dog is in ...
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These 5 points you should definitely consider when choosing a dog coat
18. October 2017
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In autumn and winter is again time for a dog coat. This is much more about functionality than the fashion aspect. Therefore, this article is ...
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