Toxic algae blooms: dangers for dogs

dog in water with toxic algae blooms

Toxic algae blooms: Dangers for dogs Toxic algal blooms pose a significant danger to dogs. Particularly threatening are cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxic substances in stagnant or slow-flowing waters. In contrast, green algae are generally harmless. This article explains the differences between these types of algae and the specific risks for […]

Brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri – Dangers when traveling with dog

Dog in water facing parasites

The dangers of the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri when travelling with a dog to endangered areas Travelling with dogs offers many joys , but also carries risks. One serious danger is infection by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, which is found in warm freshwater areas. This amoeba can affect both humans and animals and leads […]

Heat Stroke in Dogs

Heatstroke in dogs

Heat Stroke in Dogs When dogs are exposed to high temperatures, heat stroke or heat exhaustion can occur. Heat stroke in dogs is an extremely serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Dogs regulate their body temperature differently to humans. They do not sweat through their skin, but give off heat mainly by panting and […]

Holidays with dogs

Holiday with dog

Holidays with dogs A holiday offers a wonderful opportunity for you and your dog to experience unforgettable moments together. Are you planning a holiday with your four-legged friend? Our guide will help you to ensure that your dog enjoys a relaxed and safe journey. It’s important to remember that every dog is unique. Whether your […]

Entry regulations for dogs in the EU and Europe

Dog looking for entry regulations

Entry regulations for dogs in the EU and Europe When travelling with dogs within Europe, the EU travel regulations according to EU Regulation 576/2013 apply. These regulations apply to dogs, cats and ferrets and primarily serve to protect against the spread of rabies. Every animal travelling within the EU or entering the EU from a third […]

Shaped by shelter dogs – The world is colorful and diverse

A black german shepherd dog from the shelter with his new and loving owner hiking in nature.

It was the term “imprinting”, referring to Konrad Lorenz, that prompted me to write this article. Imprinting in the dog, I will still consider in a separate article. It was a statement of a dog trainer, whom I do not know personally, but him because of its open kind also somehow estimate. This mixture of […]

New TBE risk areas in Germany by ticks also dangerous for dogs?

many ticks like an invasion in nature in maedow and woods are a health risk for dogs as they spread deseases which lead to illness

In Germany, the tick-borne meningitis or encephalitis is currently spreading. Since more TBE cases were reported in 2020 than ever before (since data collection began in 2001), the RKI therefore classified five more regions in Germany as risk areas. But is this also dangerous for our dogs? Well, as far as TBE alone is concerned, […]

Let dogs play – adults don’t play?

dogs that do not know each other playing with and without leash and muzzle in the nature

Also here only a short statement to statements at a dog topic lecture and/or also read again and again on social media channels.“So (strangers) adults people do not play with each other and you do not talk to a stranger.” Quasi as an explanation attempt not to let dogs play with each other or contact. […]