Dog

Have you noticed that your dog is hesitant to get up or doesn't like to stretch or play as much as it used to? These signs may indicate back pain, for example.

Regardless of how badly your dog has been injured: With prudent first aid, you can save valuable time and perhaps even save its or another dog's life.

In animals with a weaker immune system, pathogens have an easier time of it. But what makes your dog's immune system "strong" and what can you do to help? Fortunately a lot!

If your dog has injured itself or suddenly sprains a paw, it's a shock at first. What to do?

If your four-legged friend has a barking, dry cough, you may immediately think of kennel cough.

How do you recognize the first signs of CKD, what is still normal and when should you talk to your vet about it?

If your dog appears increasingly tired, its coat becomes duller, it eats less or even loses weight, these may be the first signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

If your dog has injured itself or suddenly sprains a paw, it's a shock at first. What should you do?

Has your dog been reluctant to run up and down stairs lately? Or is your dog not jumping after the ball like it used to? Restricted movement can be the first sign of osteoarthritis.

The health of your four-legged friend is important to you and you don't want to miss any changes in behavior. But what is still normal and when should you talk to your vet?

Every dog owner is familiar with minor medical emergencies. Fortunately, with a little practice and a well-stocked first-aid kit, you can often treat minor ailments yourself.

How can I recognize the ageing process and what can I do for you so that you stay fit in your senior years and we can still have a lot of fun together?

Healthy dog joints are unfortunately not a given - especially in older four-legged friends.

Hopefully it won't need to be opened, but a first-aid kit for your dog should always be with you when you're traveling with your four-legged friend.

Traveling abroad with your dog - what should you bear in mind? Vacation time is the best time of the year - of course your beloved furry friend has to be there too!

Cuts, abrasions, bites and other minor skin injuries cannot always be avoided in a dog's life.