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Body language in dogs & cats

To get in touch with their environment, dogs and cats use different types of communication - they express themselves with sounds, their gestures and facial expressions. This body language can have...
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Cats and dogs under one roof

Dogs and cats are very different in nature, but living together is in many cases possible and very fulfilling once a friendship has developed. If the two haven't known each other since they were li...
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3 holiday tips for a Merry Christmas with your pet

The Christmas season is a special challenge when a curious four-legged friend is there - or should come along! The decorations should be as “animal-friendly” as possible, sweets such as chocolate s...
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Intestinal obstruction caused by a foreign body - How do I help my dog ​​or cat?

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains: It's a lovely autumn - storms sweep through the country, the wind blows through the fur and causes piles of leaves to grow. But it's not just le...
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Great thirst in dogs and cats - what's behind it?

Increased thirst (polydipsia) can have various reasons. In any case, a health cause should first be ruled out: “In addition to kidney and liver diseases, diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is th...
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Are nutritional supplements useful for dogs and cats?

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Schlotterbeck explains: "Whether a healthy dog ​​or cat needs an additional nutritional supplement on a complete diet is best discussed with the veterinarian on a case-...
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Too much stomach acid from too many dog ​​and cat snacks

Do you know that? On your walk, your dog suddenly becomes a herbivore and can't stop nibbling on blades of grass. The reason behind this behavior can be quite simple: too much stomach acid. We l...
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How does refeeding work for dogs and cats?

Refeeding simply means that the old food is exchanged for a new one. The reasons for this can be varied: whether you don't like the quality of the old food, the composition has changed or - in the ...