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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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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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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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 ...
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May13
Neurological problems in dogs – this is how you promote nerve conduction with stroking out the spaces between the toes
A whole range of back diseases also bring neurological problems at the same time. Common conditions closely associated with neurological problems typically include herniated discs, ...
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Mar31
Dog massage made easy with the massage glove – instructions for dog owners
Many dog owners are very interested in the subject of dog massage. But they don’t always want to venture into real massages. You don’t always ...
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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 ...
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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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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
Advertisement: The Furbo dog camera – more safety for dog and owner when the four-legged friend is old and sick?!
Especially when our dogs get older or are also sick, it is very difficult for us to leave them alone. The worry that something could ...
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Nov27
Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important behavior tips
Vestibular syndrome in dogs is a far more common condition in our four-legged friends than most think. After Snowy came down with vestibular syndrome at ...
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Oct30
Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important facts about the disease!
As many of you know Snowy has recently suffered from vestibular syndrome. As a dog physiologist, I too am simply “just” a dog owner at ...
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Sep18
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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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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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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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
Causes of obesity in dogs – so your dog gets fat!
Obesity is a serious health risk. Causes of obesity in dogs – there are definitely several. And here I do not mean: “It’s all just ...
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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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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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May15
10 behavioral tips for spinal cord infarction – how to support your dog
When a dog suffers from a spinal cord infarction, the affected dog owners are usually very helpless and overcome with great fear for the dog. ...
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May07
Spinal cord infarction in dogs – how to help them with physiotherapy
The last blog post was already about spinal cord infarction in dogs and its development as well as symptoms. In this article you will get ...
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Apr26
Spinal cord infarction in dogs – clinical picture, symptoms & diagnosis
It does not always have to be a slipped disc behind it, if it comes with a dog from a movement suddenly to a paralysis. ...
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Mar06
Degenerative Myelopathy – Behavioral Tips Part III of the Blog Series
Degenerative Myelopathy is a dreaded disease among dog owners. A genetic cause is suspected, but it has not been completely clarified. This disease is particularly ...
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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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Feb21
Degenerative myelopathy – these are the most common symptoms
In Part I of the blog series on degenerative myelopathy, you have already learned a lot of important information about the disease. This article is ...
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Feb14
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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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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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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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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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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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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Dog sprain – how to recognize it and what you can do
A sprain in a dog can happen quickly. Most dog owners will be familiar with the scenario: just now the four-legged friend is romping wildly ...
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You should know these top 19 symptoms of cauda equina compression syndrome!
Cauda equina compression syndrome (CECS for short ) is particularly common in German shepherds, boxers and Rottweilers. But beware: theoretically, any dog can be affected! ...
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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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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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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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Jan12
Dog paw loops
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Paw dragging in dogs – a serious symptom In the snow, you can see it particularly well: paw ...
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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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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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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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Aug18
Life jacket – safety and fun in the water – Product test: Alcott Mariner
Does a dog really need a life jacket? Swimming is not only fun for dogs, but also good for health. Due to the reduced weight ...
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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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Apr28
Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome – Isometry as an all-round exercise
What can you do for cauda equina compression syndrome? Your dog has been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome? Now it’s about how you can ...
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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 ...
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