Senior-friendly exercise – THIS is what you should definitely consider!
It feels like from one day to the next your dog lets himself fall back during the walk. One or the other movement becomes more ...
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What happens when your dog gets old? – important changes in the dog’s body
We can’t prevent it: eventually our dogs will get older. But what happens in the body when your dog gets old? Aging is a biological ...
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Physiotherapy in dogs – so versatile it can be used!
I’ll say it right away: physiotherapy for dogs is indeed recommended for “every dog”. Item. Completely without reason, there are still voices that ridicule physiotherapy ...
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Old dog – 7 things with which you support him in everyday life
We dog people all have to deal with the subject of “old dogs” sooner or later. It’s not always easy to see that our four-legged ...
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Passing gait in dogs – what it means and what it indicates
Passgang in dogs – what does it actually mean? When a dog is walking in the pass gait, it alternately moves each of its right ...
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Arthritis in dogs – diagnosis, treatment & behavior tips
The last blog post was already about arthritis in dogs. You have learned all about the clinical picture and the different forms of arthritis, the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jan21
Your dog has osteoarthritis – two exercises to follow
Osteoarthritis in dogs and how you can become active My last blog post was about how osteoarthritis develops, what the consequences are, and how you ...
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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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