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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
The right substrate in exercise and fitness training for dogs – why it is so important!
Actually, I never really planned to take up this topic in a blog post. But it’s actually still pretty common that I see a lot ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
Exercise training for hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis in dogs – with these 2 exercises you specifically strengthen the hip & hindquarters of your dog
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
Sep29
Back training for dogs – with these two exercises you strengthen the muscles and promote mobility
Many dogs have back problems in the course of their lives and dog owners want to support their four-legged friends with targeted back training for ...
Read more →
Sep02
HAPPYFIT 2.0 Dog Fitness – free 6 day training plan and exercise instructions for your dog!
The topic of dog fitness and exercise training is becoming increasingly popular among dog owners. I have been passionate about it for a number of ...
Read more →
Aug11
Torn ligament in dog – causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment
Torn ligaments in dogs are one of the most common injuries in dog sports. The dog’s body has a variety of ligaments that provide stability ...
Read more →
Aug04
Dog fitness training vs. trick training – what are the differences?
Lately I have been asked more often where the difference is between dog fitness training or exercise training and trick training. Basically, the two don’t ...
Read more →
Jul16
Strain in dogs – how it occurs, what it means and how to treat it.
Just like us humans, dogs can also pull a muscle. Maybe you know it, that your dog just ran happily and wildly with his dog ...
Read more →
Jun10
Why performance pressure is out of place in exercise & fitness training for dogs
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 ...
Read more →
May26
Osteoarthritis = sparing? – Why it’s so important to keep your dog moving when he has joint problems
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 ...
Read more →
Apr28
Healthy dog sports – your dog’s health in mind! Interview at dog sport Nubi
The topic of dog sports – and especially healthy dog sports – is something I encounter again and again and more and more as a ...
Read more →
Apr28
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
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 ...
Read more →
Feb18
Toe joint arthrosis in dogs – when the paws hurt with every step
When a dog suffers from osteoarthritis in the toes – that is, arthritis of the toe joint – it is usually downplayed and trivialized. It’s ...
Read more →
Feb04
Joint pain in dogs – when every step is uncomfortable
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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. ...
Read more →
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, ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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” ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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? ...
Read more →
Water rod in dogs – extremely painful disease
Especially in the summer it often occurs: the water rod in dogs. This is a very little researched disease in dogs, which is very painful. ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
Agility with large, lumbering dogs: Danger to health?
Already here I would like to answer the question quite clearly with YES. Agility with large, lumbering dogs is simply unhealthy. It does not correspond ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
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” ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
Nov17
Poor claw care harms your dog’s joints!
Claw care in dogs is extremely important! Claw care is a topic that makes many dog owners break out in a cold sweat just reading ...
Read more →
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, ...
Read more →
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 ...
Read more →
May05
Patellar luxation – the clinical picture and how to help your dog
“Common disease” patellar luxation in dogs Patellar luxation is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. But it is just as often “overlooked” ...
Read more →
Apr21
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 ...
Read more →
Recent Comments