Dog piercing – what it means and how it is treated
Canine limping (hypermobility) is an overmovement of a joint caused by a weakness in connective tissue or ligaments. Not only older dogs can be affected. ...
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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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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. ...
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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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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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Swimmer’s syndrome – little researched puppy disease
Have you heard of swimmer’s syndrome? Probably rather not, since this disease occurs in the youngest puppy age. So before you took your dog in. ...
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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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Osteosarcoma in dogs – treacherous and unstoppable
Osteosarcoma in dogs is the most common cancer that occurs in our four-legged friends. I will honestly say that it is a subject that does ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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” ...
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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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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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Mar01
Massage for dogs – more than just wellness
The emergence of massage in dogs Massage for dogs is not an invention of modern times. In general, massage has been known for its healing ...
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