Arthritis in dogs – causes, symptoms and consequences
Arthritis in dogs is an inflammatory joint disease. It differs from osteoarthritis in that osteoarthritis is a wear and tear of the joint and therefore ...
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Mini workout – 3 simple exercises to keep your dog fit even in the heat
The high temperatures are also very hard on our four-legged friends. The walks are often shorter. But you can still make sure your dog stays ...
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Your dog doesn’t want to jump into the car anymore? – This is not defiance!
Your dog doesn’t want to jump into the car anymore and you are totally annoyed about it? He stands indecisively in front of the open ...
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Nibbling and licking the joints – this is not a cleaning mania!
Often, nibbling and licking the joints is considered part of grooming. Of course, our four-legged friends also engage in personal hygiene. For example, after a ...
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Dog sprain – how to recognize it and what you can do
A sprain in a dog can happen quickly. Most dog owners will be familiar with the scenario: just now the four-legged friend is romping wildly ...
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Degility – healthy and cool sport for your dog!
When it comes to degility, my physical therapist heart beats faster. Why? Because I never tire of repeating how important active exercise is for dogs ...
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Swimmer’s syndrome – little researched puppy disease
Have you heard of swimmer’s syndrome? Probably rather not, since this disease occurs in the youngest puppy age. So before you took your dog in. ...
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Quarkwickel with the dog – fast emergency helper with pain and Co.
When I ask dog owners if they know curd wraps, most of them say “yeah sure”. As a rule, however, they have not thought about ...
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Osteosarcoma in dogs – treacherous and unstoppable
Osteosarcoma in dogs is the most common cancer that occurs in our four-legged friends. I will honestly say that it is a subject that does ...
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When the young dog suddenly limps – OCD of the shoulder
Diagnosis: OCD of the shoulder – A case report from practice My latest article in My Heart Barking #19 on OCD of the shoulder, is ...
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Agility with large, lumbering dogs: Danger to health?
Already here I would like to answer the question quite clearly with YES. Agility with large, lumbering dogs is simply unhealthy. It does not correspond ...
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Back pain in dogs – how to recognize it!
Back pain in dogs is no exception! If you think that back pain in dogs is an exceptional phenomenon, you are far wrong. Many more ...
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The spine of the dog – you should definitely know!
The spine of the dog How is the spine of the dog actually built? We’re going to take a little trip into anatomy. Anatomy is ...
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Everyday exercise vs. exercise training in dogs – these are the differences
Your dog moves every day and yet the question arises: is movement equal to exercise? On your walks, when he plays or stomps through the ...
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The 14 most important symptoms of elbow dysplasia
The main symptoms of elbow dysplasia The symptoms of elbow dysplasia are usually very clear. Nevertheless, I often see quadrupeds in which the disease remains ...
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Jan19
Dog coat – when it is indispensable & how it helps your dog
A dog coat is no frills Dogs also freeze – that once first of all and benefit from a dog coat. Whether your dog is ...
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Jan12
Dog paw loops
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Paw dragging in dogs – a serious symptom In the snow, you can see it particularly well: paw ...
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Walking your senior dog – how to move your dog properly
We just can’t stop it. At some point, our beloved four-legged friends get older. And walking with your senior changes, too. Feeling from one day ...
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Dec15
Pain-free with heat – how to relieve pain in your dog
Heat is a wonderful way to relieve pain in your dog Relieve pain dog There are many ways to do something good for your dog ...
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How to get your dog through the winter without complaints
You want your four-legged friend to be free of complaints even in winter? In my latest article for the 18th edition of “My heart barks” ...
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Nov24
Claw trimming for dogs – the right way to do it
Claw trimming in dogs must be learned The last article was about why claw trimming is so important in dogs and what serious consequences too ...
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Nov17
Poor claw care harms your dog’s joints!
Claw care in dogs is extremely important! Claw care is a topic that makes many dog owners break out in a cold sweat just reading ...
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Nov03
The 15 most important symptoms of spondylosis in dogs
More and more dog suffer from spondylosis Even though spondylosis in dogs is often an incidental finding, it has become a true “common disease”. To ...
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Oct27
21 points that tell you if your dog is in pain!
How can you tell if your dog is in pain? Not sure if your dog is in pain or uncomfortable? Your dog cannot speak. Therefore, ...
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Oct13
How to recognize overweight in dogs and prevent them from getting sick
You are unsure if your dog suffers from overweight? Obesity is a touchy subject. Often it is difficult for us to assess whether our dog ...
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Oct06
How does your dog get fat? – the fatal consequences of obesity in dogs
Obesity is a serious health risk overweight dog Nobody likes to hear that their dog is too fat. Obesity is a sensitive topic, which many ...
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Sep14
What an orthopedic dog bed does! – Doggyfit
Does an orthopedic dog bed do what it promises? In my last article, I told you what to look for when choosing a dog bed ...
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Sep08
The right sleeping place for your dog – THIS is what you should definitely consider!
Pay some attention to the sleeping place of your four-legged friend Dots, stripes or rather plain? Round or square? The selection criteria for the sleeping ...
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Aug18
Life jacket – safety and fun in the water – Product test: Alcott Mariner
Does a dog really need a life jacket? Swimming is not only fun for dogs, but also good for health. Due to the reduced weight ...
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Aug11
My life with a handicap dog – special and enriching
An insight into my life with my handicap dog Snowy When a dog enters our lives, we usually have a picture in mind of what ...
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Jul14
5 ingenious exercises – so your dog comes fit through the summer
Summer, Sun, Sunshine…. Summer dog Summer is sometimes a curse and a blessing at the same time. Temperatures are soaring, the air is oppressive and ...
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Jun30
Fit and healthy in the cool water – swimming and treading water
Swimming and treading water more than recreational fun? Most four-legged friends love it when it’s warm: swimming and romping through the cool water. And finally ...
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Jun09
How to prevent joint problems – guest post at midoggy
What can you do to avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis and the like? Prevent joint problems dog Many dog owners wonder what they can ...
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May19
How to do an active warm up for dogs – part 2
Effective Why Up is Important The last article was about why a WARM UP is so important for your sporting dog, what happens during the ...
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May05
Patellar luxation – the clinical picture and how to help your dog
“Common disease” patellar luxation in dogs Patellar luxation is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. But it is just as often “overlooked” ...
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Apr07
OCD of the shoulder – what does it mean for your dog?
OCD of the shoulder – typical disease in young dogs In this article, I’ll tell you how OCD develops. You will learn how to recognize ...
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Mar24
Relieve pain and relax with hedgehog ball, brush and curry comb (incl. video)
You want to relieve pain with massage – but without learning holds? This is how it works! You want to relieve pain and release tension ...
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Mar17
Massage grips for dogs – circles (incl. video)
You want to learn massage techniques for dogs yourself? There are a variety of massage handles for dogs. Some of them can be performed by ...
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Mar03
You want to massage your dog? How to do it – Strikes (incl. video)
You can learn to massage your dog You too can massage your dog! Really! In my article Massage for dogs – more than just wellness ...
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Feb23
Herniated disc in dogs – what does it mean for your four-legged friend?
Herniated disc in dog Herniated disc is a common disease of the spine in dogs. More than ¾ of the incidents involve the thoracic or ...
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Feb16
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – everything you need to know!
Cruciate ligament rupture in dog Cruciate ligament rupture is a common joint disease in dogs. In most cases, the anterior cruciate ligament is affected. Often ...
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Feb09
Diagnosis of elbow dysplasia – what you should know!
Elbow dysplasia in dogs Elbow dysplasia (abbreviated ED) includes various diseases. They have in common that through them the elbow joint does not fit together ...
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Feb04
These two exercises will help your dog with hip dysplasia
You want to actively support your dog with hip dysplasia? In the blog post on hip dysplasia, I explained to you what HD is, what ...
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Feb02
Hip dysplasia – what does it mean for your four-legged friend?
Hip dysplasia in dogs Hip dysplasia (HD for short) is a mostly congenital maldevelopment of the hip joint. In this case, the femoral head and ...
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Jan31
Joint diseases in dogs – 5 tips that will help him immediately
Our four-legged friends sometimes struggle a lot with joint diseases Especially when the weather is wet and cold or the air is humid, joint diseases ...
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Jan19
Osteoarthritis in dogs – here you can find out what it means
Osteoarthritis in dog Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in dogs. Most often, the joints that bear the most weight of the ...
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Jan15
This turns the walk into an experience including an exercise session
Your walk has become much shorter? Your dog wants to go home right away? Walking and regular exercise are also important for dogs with musculoskeletal ...
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