Your dog is losing muscle? – these are possible causes and treatment options
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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Coordination in dogs – are coordinated movements innate in dogs?
It is true that our dogs are given a certain mobility and motor skills from the beginning and quickly begin to move on their four ...
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Your dog doesn’t want to jump anymore? – these are possible causes
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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How old is your dog – how to convert dog years into human years
The aging process of our dogs is a topic that sooner or later concerns all of us dog owners. Probably the most frequently asked question ...
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Paw shoes – these are the possible uses for dogs and what you should consider when choosing them
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
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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How do you find the right fitness exercises for your dog? – this is what you should pay attention to
Again and again I am contacted by dog owners who are looking for fitness exercises for their dog. A wide variety of training tools such ...
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Bandages and orthotics for dogs – how they work and provide more stability for joints
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
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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3 Stretching exercises for your dog – perfect also for the warm up
Stretching exercises in dogs are not only useful in dog sports for warming up and form an important part of the warm up. At the ...
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Methylsulfonylmethane – MSM – food supplement for your dog’s joints.
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
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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Fine motor skills in dogs – with these exercises you promote them
You know how it is: you see dogs that move easily, effortlessly and elegantly. And then there are those who seem to bump mercilessly everywhere ...
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Exercise training for osteoarthritis in dogs – these 3 active exercises promote joint mobility and strengthen the muscles
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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Proprioception in dogs – what it means, why it’s so important and how you can train it
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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Your dog has osteoarthritis? Tips for sensible arthritis management!
“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
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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Relaxed Christmas days for your dog – feel-good moments with massage & Co.
Christmas days often mean hustle and bustle and excitement for our dogs. Many things are different, you get a visitor or visit the family. This ...
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Standing training for dogs – why the standing position is the basis for movement (training)
The stand training with the dog – many dog owners know it as a signal for standing still e.g. before crossing a street. But let’s ...
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Feb22
Pain-free through autumn and winter with joint problems – 5 tips to support your dog in everyday life!
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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Feb07
Willow bark for joint pain in dogs: a natural solution for less pain and more mobility
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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Jan17
Joint pain in dogs: Important signs and what you can do!
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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Dec19
Isometric training to reduce stress – mastering stressful situations
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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Oct31
Cavaletti training for dogs – how it works and what it brings to your dog
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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Oct11
Vestibular syndrome in dogs – causes, symptoms and treatment
Vestibular syndrome is a condition that affects the dog’s vestibular system and causes various symptoms. In this text you will get important knowledge about the ...
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Sep27
4 medicinal plants for joint pain in dogs: natural support for better mobility and less pain
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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Sep15
Changes in the musculoskeletal system of the dog in old age: a holistic approach
As dogs age, they, like humans, experience changes in their musculoskeletal system. These age-related changes happen very individually in terms of the pace of change ...
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Aug29
Cow hessianism in dogs due to muscular imbalance – causes, consequences and treatment
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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Aug15
Physiotherapeutic Dog Fitness Training: A holistic approach to promoting your dog’s health and well-being.
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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Jul14
X-legs in dogs – causes and consequences
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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Jun09
Slow down – activities with the dog senior – when interests and needs change
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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May16
Nettle for dogs – gentle and effective relief for joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.
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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Apr26
Swimming in dogs – is it really healthy for every dog?
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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Mar12
Osteoarthritis in dogs: what plants help against pain
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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Jan09
How long is your dog allowed to walk? – how much is good, when does it become harmful? The most important factors
Many dog people ask me how long a dog is actually allowed to go for a walk, or what distances it is allowed to run ...
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Dec20
Your dog is having surgery? – 12 important tips for preparation and for the first time after surgery that you should know
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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Dec08
Pain memory in dogs – why it is so dangerous and how to treat it.
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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Nov25
Your dog can not sit properly? – What the sitting position says about the musculoskeletal system of your dog
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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Nov14
Strengthen the nerve function in dogs – this is how!
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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Oct28
Relieve tension in dogs from joint disease with massage – gentle help for pain
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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Oct24
Dog fitness – challenge dogs in a healthy way without overtaxing them
Dog fitness training is becoming more and more popular. Not without reason. It’s a great way for dog people to actively do something for their ...
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Oct14
Blockages in the sacroiliac joint in dogs – origin, causes & symptoms
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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Oct01
Muscle building in neurological diseases – how it works properly – and what is often done wrong!
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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Sep13
Weather sensitivity in dogs – when arthrosis & Co. are particularly painful
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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Aug23
Your dog does not play anymore? Pain can be the cause!
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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Jun29
Improve gait in dogs with step training
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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May30
Does your dog shake normally? So right from the front to the back?
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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Apr12
Hoopers Agility – an ingenious, joint-friendly dog sport for every dog
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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Mar09
Vestibular syndrome – a reason to euthanize your dog?
Basically, it can affect any dog, but especially older dogs are affected by vestibular syndrome. From one moment to the next – usually overnight, they ...
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Jan18
That’s how harmful it is to really “exercise” your dog on a regular basis
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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