Healthy eyes are important for a dog. If any changes or problems arise, consult a vet as soon as possible as many eye disorders can only be treated effectively if treated early enough.
Dogs use their…
Measuring a dog’s blood pressure from time to time provides information on how efficient the heart is and how elastic the vessel walls are. In humans it is common practice to measure blood pressure…
Lyme disease in dogs Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) is an infectious disease transferred by ticks. In addition to game and rodents, it also affects dogs and humans. In Germany approximately…
One of the most common hormonal imbalances is the over-functioning of the adrenal cortex, known as Cushing’s syndrome. Cushing’s syndrome occurs particularly in smaller breeds of dog. The symptoms…
Dogs can also suffer from elevated levels of glucose in the blood i.e. diabetes mellitus. If the early indications are recognised, however, the dog can receive treatment at an early stage, it can…
Dogs can also develop epilepsy. Although such seizures are generally not as serious as they look, the potential cause should be determined. A phase of restlessness or clinging attachment to the…
Fever is a common sign of illness in dogs. By using a thermometer you can measure your dog’s current state quickly and easily. The normal body temperature in dogs is slightly higher than that of…
There is always a risk that dogs will catch fleas when the weather is warm. An owner wishing to spare their pet from these bloodsuckers, should take precautionary measures. Practically every dog…
As the owner, you are generally the first to notice when your dog shows signs of illness. These can manifest, for example, as unusual behaviour, a reduction in food consumption or a change in…
If a dog scratches itself frequently and its skin or fur have changed, or if it has open wounds, you should determine the cause.
Itchiness can cause dogs a lot of discomfort. Animals often injure…
