Pet Magazine

Dog breath: Causes and what you can do

Why does your dog’s breath smell? The most common causes of bad breath, when you should see the vet, and how to prevent it with dental care.

Why does my dog eat grass? Reasons and when you should pay attention

Grass eating is usually completely normal in dogs. What reasons may be behind it, what risks there are, and when you should take your dog to the veterinary practice.

Clipping a dog's nails: How to do it stress-free

How to tell if your dog's claws are too long, how often you should trim them, which tool is right for the job, and how to trim them calmly even with an anxious dog.

5 easy recipes for Christmas cookies for dogs

Make your own Christmas cookies for dogs: 5 tried-and-tested recipes – baked, no-bake and frozen. Plus: why you should use salmon oil cold rather than baking it in.

Deer ked: A flying parasite from the forest – flying ticks in focus

Every year, the deer ked causes uncertainty. As soon as late summer begins, reports of "flying ticks" appear, dogs suddenly start scratching intensely after a walk in the woods, and humans also rep...

Stroke in dogs – When your dog suddenly loses its balance

A walk, a quiet morning, or just an ordinary moment at home – and suddenly your dog seems like a different animal. He sways, stumbles, tips to the side, or holds his head at an angle. Perhaps his e...

A cold in your dog – when your four-legged friend suffers during cold season

When the days grow shorter, the air gets colder, and moisture and temperature changes define everyday life, a sensitive period begins for many dogs – because our four-legged friends' airways are pa...

Kennel cough in dogs – causes, symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention

The term kennel cough in dogs causes uncertainty for many dog owners. As soon as your dog suddenly starts coughing—perhaps with a dry, barking, or gagging sound—the worry quickly arises that it cou...

Gastric torsion in dogs – a silent emergency you should recognize

Gastric torsion in dogs – a term that gives every dog lover a little pang of anxiety. Gastric torsion, or bloat, is one of the most dramatic emergencies in veterinary medicine. It often occurs sudd...

Ectoparasites in dogs and cats – the ultimate guide

Ectoparasites are a topic that concerns many pet owners – and rightly so. These tiny parasites live on the skin, in the coat, or in very specific areas of our pets' skin and can cause great harm th...