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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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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Dog fitness for your dog’s forehand – 3 active exercises for musculature and mobility
22. February 2024
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In diseases of the dog’s forehand, such as elbow dysplasia or OCD of the shoulder, it is very important to maintain joint mobility. The musculature ...
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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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Occupation for dogs – so you can occupy your dog in old age and with joint diseases
22. February 2024
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You may wonder what the topic of employment for senior dogs or dogs with joint disease has to do with dog physiotherapy. At first glance, ...
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Methylsulfonylmethane – MSM – food supplement for your dog’s joints.
22. February 2024
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When a dog suffers from joint problems, dog owners are often looking for a dietary supplement that can actively support the dog’s joints. I think ...
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Strength and muscle building in dogs – why muscle is so important and how to train properly
22. February 2024
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Muscle building in dogs is not only an issue for sporting dogs. Also in the case of joint problems, after prolonged immobility, it is important ...
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Exercise training for osteoarthritis in dogs – these 3 active exercises promote joint mobility and strengthen the muscles
22. February 2024
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in dogs. The joints that bear most of the body’s weight are often affected. These include ...
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Your dog has osteoarthritis? Tips for sensible arthritis management!
22. February 2024
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“Managing” osteoarthritis in dogs is something that causes a lot of problems for most dog owners. Because osteoarthritis can really be an “ass”. Even if ...
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The dog’s knee joint – why it’s particularly prone to joint problems & how you can strengthen it as a dog owner
22. February 2024
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The dog’s knee joint is probably the most complex joint in the dog. In addition, along with the elbow and hip joints, it is one ...
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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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Exercise training for hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis in dogs – with these 2 exercises you specifically strengthen the hip & hindquarters of your dog
22. February 2024
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After recently presenting two active exercises that youcan use ifyour dog has back problems, in this article I present two active exercises from movement training ...
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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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Joint pain in dogs: Important signs and what you can do!
17. January 2024
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Your dog is an important part of the family, and it is our common goal to ensure that he is always well. One of the ...
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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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Hip dysplasia in dogs: all the facts about the condition
6. December 2023
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This blog article is about a widespread joint disease that affects many dogs: hip dysplasia. This is a disease of the hip joint that ...
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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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4 medicinal plants for joint pain in dogs: natural support for better mobility and less pain
27. September 2023
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In the course of their lives, many dogs develop joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or spondylosis. It is important that we support and ...
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Cow hessianism in dogs due to muscular imbalance – causes, consequences and treatment
29. August 2023
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Cow hessianism in dog What is the effect of cowhessianity in dogs? Incorrect alignment of the hip and knee joints, as just described, does not ...
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Physiotherapeutic Dog Fitness Training: A holistic approach to promoting your dog’s health and well-being.
15. August 2023
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If we want our dogs to be as mobile as possible throughout their lives, then walks alone are not enough. Various factors have an influence ...
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X-legs in dogs – causes and consequences
14. July 2023
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X-legs in dogs Great Dane Irish Wolfhound Great Swiss Mountain Dog Newfoundland Mastiff Saint Bernard The causes of knock knees in dogs Incidentally, the malposition ...
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Slow down – activities with the dog senior – when interests and needs change
9. June 2023
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Dog senior Dog senior – From power package to connoisseur Their interests are also changing. This is something that is completely normal and we as ...
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Nettle for dogs – gentle and effective relief for joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.
16. May 2023
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Nettle for dogs? Really?! Nettles know many people because they hurt nasty when you touch them. Yes, and as an annoying “weed” that grows pretty ...
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Lameness on the forehand in the dog – these are the possible causes
25. April 2023
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When a dog is lame in the forehand, our first thought is that joint disease in the foreleg is the cause. This is by no ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs: what plants help against pain
12. March 2023
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Osteoarthritis plays a very large role in the joint diseases of our dogs. It is also always important here to look at how to alleviate ...
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Rabbit hobbling and hip swaying in dogs – what joint disease it indicates
6. March 2023
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Have you ever seen a dog that hops its hind legs like a rabbit at a trot? At first glance, this looks cute in any ...
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The top 5 causes of cruciate ligament rupture in dogs
7. February 2023
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Why do so many dogs actually suffer a cruciate ligament rupture? What are the causes of this? And how to avoid it? These are questions ...
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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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Relieve tension in dogs from joint disease with massage – gentle help for pain
28. October 2022
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When our dogs suffer from joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or spondylosis, their joints often hurt. Especially when joint wear is far advanced ...
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Blockages in the sacroiliac joint in dogs – origin, causes & symptoms
14. October 2022
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Our dogs, like us humans, can also get blockages. The sacroiliac joint, or ISG for short, is particularly frequently affected. What is the sacroiliac joint ...
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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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Improve gait in dogs with step training
29. June 2022
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When dogs show abnormalities in gait, it is often difficult and lengthy to improve these non-physiological movements. Particularly after operations or chronic diseases such as ...
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Therefore, puppies and young dogs should not jump (for fun)!
30. May 2022
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Again and again I see videos in which puppies and young dogs jump over hurdles or other obstacles. Often just for fun. But this can ...
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That’s why osteoarthritis doesn’t always cause pain – but is still there!
30. May 2022
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in dogs. Most dogs develop osteoarthritis in the course of their lives. Most often, the joints ...
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Too fast growth in puppies and young dogs – this is how harmful it is for your dog!
30. May 2022
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Did you know that if a puppy or young dog grows too fast, it can result in lifelong musculoskeletal disorders? I am always amazed at ...
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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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Hoopers Agility – an ingenious, joint-friendly dog sport for every dog
12. April 2022
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Hoopers Agility also known as N.A.D.A.C Hoppers or simply Hoopers, is a dog sport that actually came to Europe from the USA. In Europe, more ...
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When the dog jumps – these are the effects on the forehand
29. March 2022
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Whether in the forest over tree trunks or sometimes over smaller ditches and obstacles – almost every dog owner has let his dog jump. Regular ...
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That’s how harmful it is to really “exercise” your dog on a regular basis
18. January 2022
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Dogs need to be exercised – so really, right? It’s been a big trend in recent years for dogs to (need to) be “exercised” on ...
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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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Osteoarthritis = sparing? – Why it’s so important to keep your dog moving when he has joint problems
26. May 2020
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When dog owners receive a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in their dog, they are usually unsure what is still good for their dog in terms of ...
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How good dog training is built and why it’s important that your dog is doing well in the process! – Guest article by Anne Bucher
28. April 2020
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In many of my blog articles I have already looked at the topic of pain from different angles. It is a broad subject area and ...
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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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Toe joint arthrosis in dogs – when the paws hurt with every step
18. February 2020
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When a dog suffers from osteoarthritis in the toes – that is, arthritis of the toe joint – it is usually downplayed and trivialized. It’s ...
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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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