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Bloody diarrhea in dogs: symptoms, causes and how you can help

It's a shock at first: the dog is doing his business and suddenly you discover blood in it. Is bloody diarrhea in dogs harmless or a real emergency? First of all, it’s time to keep calm. In thi...
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Hypothyroidism in dogs

The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones, which, as important messenger substances and components of the hormonal control circuit, control almost all important body functions. Hypothyroidism...
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Diseases of the adrenal cortex in dogs: Cushing's syndrome and Addinsson's disease

The kidneys are particularly susceptible to infections in dogs . In this article you can read about the illnesses that can often occur in your pet and how you can recognize them .   Where are the...
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Rotten carrot soup for dogs: The home remedy for diarrhea

Diarrhea in four-legged friends can have very different causes. Home remedies such as Morosche carrot soup often help – an old home recipe against diarrhea for humans and dogs . The soup is given ...
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Kennel cough in dogs – the most important things at a glance

Find out what kennel cough in dogs is all about. How do dogs get infected? What helps against the symptoms and can dogs become immune to kennel cough?
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Distemper in dogs

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains: Distemper is a highly infectious viral disease that is widespread worldwide and is caused by a specific virus that is closely related to the hum...
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What dangers do water pose for your dog?

The temperatures are high, so the weather is calling for our four-legged friends to cool down a little: many dogs love water. Just like for humans, waters are not safe for four-legged friends - al...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains: Osteoarthritis in dogs Osteoarthritis (osteoarthrosis) is a painful disease of the musculoskeletal system and can limit both your dog's mobili...
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Epilepsy in dogs

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic diseases of the nervous system in dogs and cats. These are repeated malfunctions of the cerebrum in...