Jan21
Why it’s so important that your dog sits properly!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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Apr03
10 important facts about cycling with dog
In spring, the first rays of sunshine draw us all outside and activities with our dogs are twice as much fun! Then you also see ...
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Feb28
Degility – 5 things you should definitely know about the dog sport!
For me as a physiotherapist, the health aspect is of course the main focus when it comes to dog sports. Because sure, dog sports should ...
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Feb07
9 tips for behavior in elbow dysplasia
The elbow joint of the dog is a complex joint and is composed of the three joint partners ulna, radius and humerus. They form a ...
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Jan31
How to get your senior dog through the winter well – My heart barks issue #22
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Jan17
4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part II
There are many different ways to prevent joint problems in our dogs. Many of them you can easily implement in everyday life. Already in the ...
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Jan10
4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part I
Is there actually the possibility to prevent joint problems in dogs? Absolutely! But even if your four-legged friend is already suffering from joint disease, you ...
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Jan03
The 7 most important symptoms of OCD of the shoulder in the young dog
At first glance it sounds surprising, but there are several joint diseases that affect even young dogs. This also includes OCD of the shoulder. It ...
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Dec06
Relieve pain in dogs with hot packs, red light & Co.
Relieving pain in dogs is a big topic. But sometimes you can also prevent the administration of painkillers – and if so, how?! Absolutely! With ...
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Nov29
Collagen peptides for dogs – Our experience with Collagile Dog
When it comes to dietary supplements for joint diseases, Collagile Dog is currently on everyone’s lips. But what is it actually all about? We wanted ...
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Nov21
Patellar luxation – These 9 important symptoms you should know!
Patellar luxation is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. But just as often it is “overlooked” by the dog owner, or the ...
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Nov15
The walk as a training unit for your dog – “Trimm-Dich” for four-legged friends
You want to make the walk with your dog not only exciting, but also at the same time have the opportunity to do something for ...
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Nov08
10 indispensable tips if your dog suffers from spondylosis!
Spondylosis is a real “common disease” in our dogs. Many of our four-legged friends fall ill with it in the course of their lives – ...
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Nov02
The dog bed – These 6 points you should consider when choosing!
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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Oct25
Pain in the dog – When the dog does not sit and training is of no use – Guest article Bothshunde
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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Oct18
These 5 points you should definitely consider when choosing a dog coat
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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Oct04
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – the main symptoms
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs is a common joint disease. It is usually the anterior cruciate ligament that tears. For a cruciate ligament tear to ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs – the main symptoms
Osteoarthritis in dogs is one of the most common joint diseases. This is a chronic, progressive change in the joint that limits function. Various causes ...
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