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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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 ...