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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Fortunately, hepatitis in dogs is rare these days. However, this does not mean that their pathogen is harmless. Symptoms show up within a few days. If left untreated, it can be fatal, especially in young dogs. The contagious inflammation of the liver in dogs, called hepatitis contagiosa canis by medical professionals, is an infectious disease. …
If your dog gets sick, he needs to go to the vet. Most masters rely on the nearest doctor. But to be able to find an excellent veterinarian, you should consider a few tips when searching. While it can be assumed that veterinarians have a feel for dealing with dogs, not everyone is equally good …
Fleas are inherently annoying parasites that cause itching. Many dogs also suffer from a flea allergy: flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). The animals react to the saliva of the fleas with severe skin problems. Read here about how you can help your animal. For dogs suffering from a flea allergy, the bites of the tiny insects …
Distemper in dogs is a dangerous disease that can be fatal. Fortunately, since the distemper vaccination has become standard for puppies, infectious disease has become rare in Germany. Distemper viruses can affect dogs and foxes, ferrets, martens, raccoons, wolves, and some other animals. There is a risk of infection for our domestic dogs, especially from …
If dogs are constantly tired, drink plenty of water, and lose weight, diabetes may be the cause. Therefore, a visit to the vet is unavoidable: he will make the diagnosis and initiate treatment so that your dog gets better quickly. If diabetes is suspected, the veterinarian must first rule out other diseases. Therefore, he performs …
Waterwork with the dog can be both a fun and extreme rescue sport. The latter requires professional training with your four-legged friend. However, the following is about water work as a leisure activity and explains what dog sport is all about. The roots of water work with dogs can be found in Newfoundland. Dogs like …
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