As the owner, you are the first to notice when your cat shows signs of illness.
These can manifest, for example, as unusual behaviour, a reduction in food consumption or a change in appearance.…
If a cat scratches itself frequently and its skin or fur have changed, you should determine the cause.
Itchiness can cause cats a lot of discomfort. Animals often injure themselves when scratching,…
Excess weight in cats If a cat is overweight, it not only affects its general vitality - it can also cause real health problems.
Excess weight (obesity) damages joints, the heart and circulation…
Dogs, like humans, can also get allergies. It is often difficult to determine the cause of an allergic reaction in dogs.
An allergy is defined as excessive activity of the immune system. The…
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…
