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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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You want to buy a dog coat? – this is what you should pay attention to

In the article “Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable” you have already learned why and when a dog coat is important and ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Degenerative Myelopathy Part I – the clinical picture, causes, diagnosis & therapy goals.

Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord that results in a slowly progressive complete paralysis of the dog. This results in demyelization and ...
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How to get your senior dog through the winter well – My heart barks issue #22

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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These 15 symptoms of herniated disc in dogs you should know!

The main symptoms of herniated disc You should definitely know the symptoms of a herniated disc. Why? Herniated disc is a common disease of the ...
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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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Dog paw loops

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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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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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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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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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11 valuable tips – so your dog leads a great life despite spondylosis

So your dog gets through everyday life well even with spondylosis! SPONDYLOSIS is a progressive bone brace formation between the individual vertebral bodies. It results ...
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Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes a day more fitness -part 1

So the movement training does not come too briefly also in the vacation Vacation at last – take a deep breath, sleep in, discover new ...
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Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome – what it means for your dog

Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome in Dogs The term Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome (CECS for short) comes up frequently among dog owners. But what does it ...
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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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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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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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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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Two exercises from dog fitness training that will help your dog with spondylosis

Your dog has spondylosis and you want to get active? What spondylosis means for your dog was the topic of my last post. As promised, ...
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Spondylosis in dogs – this is what you should know!

Spondylosis in dogs is being diagnosed more and more often, but what does it even mean? Even in my practice days, many dog owners came ...
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