An infection with Lyme disease can have serious consequences – even long after the actual tick bite. That is why Lyme disease therapy is just as important in dogs as in humans. Tick-borne Lyme disease is symptom-free in most cases, so it often goes undetected. However, in the course of the disease and various inflammatory …
To keep your dog fit and healthy, you need to prevent ticks almost all year round. The insidious, blood-sucking arachnids can also withstand cooler weather and only become rigid when the temperature falls below 7 degrees. With the following tips, you can protect your dog from the beasts. The risk of tick bites is particularly …
Mixed breeds suffer less often from diseases than pedigree dogs – this is a widely held view among dog lovers. But is that even true? Are mixed-breed dogs healthier than their purebred counterparts? The reason mixed breeds are said to be healthier than pedigree dogs is not wrong in principle. Mixed-breed dogs come from a …
Obesity in dogs is often downplayed. It can have devastating health consequences if four-legged friends are too fat. The leading causes are that the dog overeats food and moves too little. But how can this happen? A treat here, a piece of sausage there – little by little, such treats can lead to obesity in …
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Rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatism in dogs leads to painful joint inflammation. The symptoms initially appear in phases but can become chronic. An autoimmune reaction in the body causes rheumatism. The therapy aims to alleviate the symptoms. Rheumatism is not yet curable. Unlike arthrosis, rheumatism in dogs is not triggered by gradual joint wear and tear. …
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Ticks can transmit other diseases in addition to Lyme disease. TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) is one of them. Both humans and dogs can get sick. There is still no vaccination against the dangerous virus. Therefore, it is all the more important to interpret the symptoms of TBE in dogs quickly and correctly. Can dogs get TBE …
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Unfortunately, no tick vaccination protects the dog from parasite infestation. However, there is a Lyme disease vaccination designed to protect your dog from one of the most common infectious diseases transmitted by ticks. The problem with this is: Vaccination against Lyme disease is controversial. Read what it’s all about here. Estimates by the Robert Koch …
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Addison’s disease in dogs is also known as Addison’s disease or hypercorticism. It is a disease of the adrenal glands that leads to a lack of certain hormones. The disease can be acute or chronic but always requires veterinary treatment. The adrenal glands are responsible for the production of various hormones in dogs. If a …
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No sooner has your little puppy moved in with you than a first visit to the vet is due. Your dog will be very excited. You can make this first encounter as pleasant as possible with a few helpful tips. Everything is new, exciting, and scary, so preparing well for your pup’s first vet visit …
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Grit bags in dogs are also known as semolina knots or atheroma. These are clogged sebaceous glands that become noticeable as cysts on the skin. You can find out below whether a visit to the vet is necessary or whether the small bumps on the skin are harmless. So that the skin does not dry …
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