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Many members of our team have been experienced dog owners themselves for many years. We believe that this contributes significantly to our ability to provide competent advice to our customers at all times – we’re happy to share our knowledge and experience on a wide range of topics with you in our advice articles. We hope you enjoy browsing.

Nutrition

My dog is not eating

When dogs refuse to eat, many dog owners get worried. Loss of appetite should be observed more closely as the first warning sign.

Gastric torsion

Gastric torsion or, more precisely, gastric torsion complex is a life-threatening, often dramatic disease that, if left untreated, usually leads to death within a very short time.

BMI in dogs

According to a study from the USA, around one third of our four-legged friends are carrying a little too much weight. Obesity can have serious health consequences, and not only for humans.

Dog food declaration

If you want to buy a high-quality food for your dog, you should not be fooled by pretty pictures and promising advertising, but rather take a look at the declaration.

Calorie requirements for dogs

Weight tables of specific dog breeds are for guidance only. It is better to judge individually whether your dog is the ideal weight.

Helpful tips for going on holiday with your dog

To ensure you can relax as hoped on a holiday with your dog, we have put together some helpful tips for you.

dog-tired

We explain how much sleep your dog needs and what you can do to give them the rest they need.

Getting your dog used to water

Is your dog afraid of water? We give you helpful tips on how to get your dog used to water.

Fetch training

Fetching is fun, but it doesn’t work for every dog right away. It is best to try it with a food dummy. This is a bag filled with treats that is sure to pique your dog’s interest.

Water games for dogs

We explain how you can cool your dog down and keep it busy at the same time in summer.

Hiking with your dog

We show you what to look out for so you can experience a really wonderful hike with your dog.

Baking dog cookies

Like us humans, dogs also love delicious biscuits – and not only at Christmas time. We have created recipes for dog biscuits that you can easily bake at home.

Clickertraining with a dog

Clicker training is beneficial both for training a dog and for learning tricks or in dog sports. Here’s what you should pay attention to.

Time to go for a walk with your dog

Find out what to consider when walking your dog, how the movement affects the dog's health and how much time you should plan for walking every day.

Make your own dog ice cream

Summer, sun, heat - not only we are happy about an ice cream, but also our dogs. We have designed 8 creations of dog ice cream to make yourself.

Are there natural products to protect against ticks in dogs?

Ticks in dogs - How to protect your dog properly

As tick bites on dogs are commonplace, we explain which prophylaxis is the best way to protect your dog from ticks and the possible secondary diseases.

Tips on how to relieve stress in your dog

How to prevent stress in dogs

There are many reasons a dog can become stressed. It could be due to environmental changes, social situations or health issues.

Food incompatibility in dogs

The collective term ‘food incompatibilities’ includes allergies or intolerances to certain food components.

Tips to help your dog detoxify its own body

Detox for dogs

What exactly does detoxing your dog mean and how does it work? The topic of detoxification has been a trend for us humans for a long time, and it is now also being applied to our four-legged friends.

First aid for dogs

The same applies to dogs as it does to humans: In emergencies, doing the right thing until the vet arrives can save lives. We have summarised some of them for you below.

How can I tell if my dog has joint disease?

Healthy dog joints

Unfortunately, joint disease are common in dogs and can have various causes, some of which are avoidable. But how can you tell if your four-legged friend is suffering from joint pain?

The coat – mirror of health

The dog’s coat is a very good indicator of its health. Hair loss, dandruff, a greasy or dull coat indicate diseases or nutritional deficiencies that need to be clarified individually.

Your puppy moves in

The time has finally come: you're about to welcome a puppy to your home! This is the start of an exciting time for you and your four-legged friend.

The growth

The main growth phase for your dog spans from the third to the seventh month. You will be amazed at how quickly your little puppy grows.

Helpful tips for a fear-free visit to the vet with your dog

Your puppy at the vet's

"Create a positive experience": This is the number one rule for your pet's first few trips to the vet.

The diet of puppies

In the growth and development phase, it is essential to feed little ones a healthy and balanced puppy food in order to lay the corner stone for a healthy dog’s life.

Keeping puppies busy is enormously important.

Puppy play

Especially in the beginning, when a new little four-legged friend moves in, it is important to keep the puppy properly occupied.

Socialisation & training

In most cases, the puppy's socialisation phase and the important developmental steps that go with it begin when it joins the new family.

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Around the dog

Nutrition

My dog is not eating

Gastric torsion

BMI in dogs

Dog food declaration

Calorie requirements for dogs

General tips

Helpful tips for going on holiday with your dog

dog-tired

Getting your dog used to water

Fetch training

Water games for dogs

Hiking with your dog

Baking dog cookies

Clickertraining with a dog

Time to go for a walk with your dog

Make your own dog ice cream

Health

Ticks in dogs - How to protect your dog properly

How to prevent stress in dogs

Food incompatibility in dogs

Detox for dogs

First aid for dogs

Healthy dog joints

The coat – mirror of health

Puppy guide

Your puppy moves in

The growth

Your puppy at the vet's

The diet of puppies

Puppy play

Socialisation & training

Around the dog

Nutrition

My dog is not eating

Gastric torsion

BMI in dogs

Dog food declaration

Calorie requirements for dogs

General tips

Helpful tips for going on holiday with your dog

dog-tired

Getting your dog used to water

Fetch training

Water games for dogs

Hiking with your dog

Baking dog cookies

Clickertraining with a dog

Time to go for a walk with your dog

Make your own dog ice cream

Health

Ticks in dogs - How to protect your dog properly

How to prevent stress in dogs

Food incompatibility in dogs

Detox for dogs

First aid for dogs

Healthy dog joints

The coat – mirror of health

Puppy guide

Your puppy moves in

The growth

Your puppy at the vet's

The diet of puppies

Puppy play

Socialisation & training

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