100 foods, but which one do I choose?
What is actually good dog food, how much food does my dog need and how can I tell if their at a good weight? We asked an expert.
Are your four-legged patients visibly struggling to defecate? Constipation is a common health problem in dogs and cats that can have various origins. Below you can find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for constipation.
Do you have a female dog? Whether she's just moved in or has been with you for a while, the topic of heat eventually becomes an issue. So, what do I have to watch out for when my bitch is in heat? What is a false pregnancy? And how does the dog's menstrual cycle work?
From puppy through puberty to pensioner – we are lucky to have our dogs for an average of ten to fifteen years. With age, our dogs change, but what exactly happens when our four-legged friend shows signs of ageing that exceed normal progression?
What does a good collaboration between a veterinarian and an animal physiotherapist entail? And when is the right time to take your four-legged friend to physiotherapy?
Herbal medicine? Herbal tea? What is phytotherapy really?
Phytotherapy is our passion – and it’s also a complicated word. So, let us give you an overview!
When the visit to the vet is an ordeal… Let’s talk about frightened patients and pleasant visits to the vet's office.
A dog that is already stressed in the waiting room or on the way to the practice and that barks or shows extremely agitated behavior is not uncommon in the veterinary practice. Medical Training conducted by specialists in behavior therapy can help prevent such anxieties. How does it work? We spoke to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Astrid Schubert about what owners can do to prevent their four-legged friends from becoming anxiety-prone.
It's not quite Christmas yet, so it's high season for those little tree-shaped things on the side of the road: awns! Although they are a kind of clever trick of plants, they are an often overlooked danger for dog owners who take their wet noses for a walk. These small, inconspicuous parts of the plant can easily pierce the dogs' skin.
Delicate skin? When dermatological problems arise, patients, owners and vets are often faced with a mountain of questions: What is the cause? Is this a case for a specialist practice?
Like a conductor of a symphony orchestra, cortisone regulates energy metabolism by accelerating protein breakdown, mobilizing energy reserves for the demanding tasks of the animal's day. It also regulates water and electrolyte balances and controls cell division and immune responses. Nevertheless, cortisone is often attributed with bad factors. Here, you will learn why and what alternatives there are to cortisone.
Stone Age? Not quite! But whether it's struvite, calcium oxalate, urate or cystine stones, all of these urinary stones are a common complaint in animal patients with urinary tract disorders. Did you know that cats and dogs can be equally affected? We give you an insight into the formation, symptoms and treatment options of struvite stones.
Alternative therapies with frankincense and turmeric
Like a conductor of a symphony orchestra, cortisone regulates energy metabolism by accelerating protein breakdown, mobilizing energy reserves for the demanding tasks of the animal's day. It also regulates water and electrolyte balances and controls cell division and immune responses. Nevertheless, cortisone is often attributed with bad factors. Here, you will learn why and what alternatives there are to cortisone.
Fungi are often most known as pathogenic microorganisms. But aren't they also capable of doing good for your patients? Spoiler: yes, partly! Not all medicinal mushrooms are created equal, and their effectiveness can vary from mushroom to mushroom. While some medicinal mushrooms have extensive research to support their health benefits, there are others where the scientific evidence is limited or lacking. But let's take it from the top...
Watery stool is a common problem in horses that can have many causes. A thorough examination by a veterinarian and close cooperation with the horse's owner are essential to find the cause and initiate appropriate treatment. Adjusting feeding, administering prebiotics and probiotics, and reviewing husbandry management and training can help reduce or eliminate fecal water. It is important to emphasize that early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent secondary damage and ensure the horse's well-being.
What should I look out for in a pet's diet? Which nutrients are really essential? How do we get nutrients into the feed and ultimately into the animal? Questions about nutrition are complex. In our podcast, we put them to Dr. Stephanie Schmitt, veterinary specialist in dietetics and animal nutrition. You can hear what she told us about animal nutrition in the Inuvet podcast "VetLounge". If you don't want to listen, you can always read it instead. Here, you can find an excerpt from our conversation on dog nutrition, practical approaches and vegetarianism.
The cause of recurrent diarrhea is not always easy to identify. By using probiotic microorganisms, you can help your patients' ailing intestines or prophylactically strengthen their microbiome.
Can grain be included in dog food or should it rather be banned from the menu? This question is the subject of considerable debate among dog owners and experts alike. In order to form an opinion, we must first delve deep into history and take a look at genetics.
A situation that is familiar to almost all veterinarians as we regularly receive calls from patient owners: "My dog has diarrhea. Do I need to come to the practice or can I wait?" A good question, but more information about the dog's general condition and the nature of the feces would be helpful. Owners are often unaware of how difficult such an assessment can be for us veterinarians without further information over the phone. It is important to be sensitive, because you do not want to send a dog to the emergency service because of an acute diarrhea due to a sudden change of food. On the other hand, it could also be a hemorrhagic diarrhea, with the extremely contagious differential diagnosis of parvovirosis.
Dogs are not only loyal companions, but also man's best friend. But how did this intimate friendship between dog and human come about? We can hardly resist dogs when they give us their puppy eyes in particular - and that might just be an evolutionary advantage for the dog.
Proper grazing has to be learned. Every horse owner knows that horses should not go directly to pasture without a period of acclimatisation. But what dangers and diseases actually lurk in the fresh green?
In the case of gastric ulcers or other damage to the mucous membrane in the stomach, drugs such as sucralfate are often used to protect the stomach. A herbal preparation can also be useful as a supplement. So, what are the advantages of phytotherapeutic companions for the health of the gastric mucosa?
As we already know from the blog article on omega-3 fatty acids, these acids are essential for many important functions of the entire organism - this applies to us humans just as it does to our pets. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that have direct positive effects on the respective living creature. Since the dog's body cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids on its own, it is important to ensure a sufficient supply through the diet and to add these important additives to the dog food.
Most dog owners feed their four-legged friends commercially available wet or dry food. This contrasts with BARF feeding (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food), which is as close to nature as possible, with raw meat, bones and vegetables. So what is the "right" dog food? Let's compare the advantages, disadvantages and risks of both feeding methods.
A current estimate is that 12 million tons of plastic waste ends up in the sea every year. This has to change. With new Inuvet packaging, you as a veterinarian get an ecological alternative for your patient owners.
Airways filled with mucus, difficulty breathing and coughing are unpleasant symptoms that can restrict and slow down everyday life. Anyone who has ever had a cold that penetrates deep into the bronchial tubes knows this only too well. As with us humans, free breathing also contributes significantly to the well-being of our pets. Romping, sleeping, doing everyday things and simply being an animal - all this goes much better with clear airways than if they are constricted or irritated, making breathing difficult.
Dear veterinarians! So that you can continue to invest your time in the well-being of your patients and at the same time keep an overview of the jungle of respiratory preparations, we have put together a short reference book for you. In the following, you will find different preparations that help to support the upper and lower respiratory tract in cats and dogs. In addition, there is brief information about the manufacturer, the ingredients and the specific properties of each product.
Skin and wound ointments for animals are available from a wide variety of manufacturers and with a wide variety of compositions. There are ointments with and without antibiotics, purely herbal ointments and ointments synthetic active ingredients. Some have honey, some have oils...
Honey in particular is often used for wound ointments on a natural basis, as it has positive properties for healing.
Climate change brings rising temperatures and humidity – the very environmental changes that improve the living conditions of most disease carriers. Ticks, for example, are the winners from climate change. Ticks are spreading more and more all over Germany, and we can now find them very much active all year round.
You can find microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses and archaea everywhere. They are in nature, on trees, in water, in the earth and both on and in the bodies of humans and animals. These microorganisms colonize the human and animal intestines and form a so-called microbiome. In this article, we will clarify exactly what this is and how you can support the microbiome with pre- and probiotics.
Plants play an important role for us: as foods, spices, delicacies, or remedies. Modern phytotherapy uses the natural healing powers of plants (Gr. phyton = plant) in medicinal preparations based on scientific principles.
Omeprazol is a well-known drug for stomach ulcers that protects the stomach. VomiSan is a feed supplement for cats and dogs that naturally supports the gastric mucosa, the stomach and the throat. Both support animals’ digestive tracts. But what is the difference between the two?
Dogs love to play in the snow, chasing snowballs and rolling around in the crispy white wonderland. In today's article, you will find out when and how snow can become dangerous for your dog.
Chances are this New Year’s Eve will be a bigger and louder one than ever. Parties, Fireworks and General Mayhem – We all know the drill. So, let’s get to preparing your pets for the "Crash Bangs" over the festivities. Use these 5 tips for sensitive dogs and cats:
Bang! Bang! Hiss! Many cats and dogs react sensitively to the loud fireworks on New Year's Eve. If you don't have the opportunity to travel to a quiet place at the turn of the year, you can still follow a few tips to help your four-legged friend have a relatively relaxed New Year.
As diverse as the types of ectoparasites are, so are the repellents against them. Perhaps you have already had to choose between a product containing pyrethrum or a product based on modified pyrethroids? There are differences in the degree of effectiveness, the duration of protection and the possible side effects.
One of the nastiest co-habitants in poultry farming is clearly the red bird mite. These nocturnal bloodsuckers are a mere millimeter in size, but they reproduce with gusto and wreak havoc in your chickens' coop life.
We pack our bags and are really looking forward to our vacation days. Or even animal vacations - because if you're a dog owner, you rarely go away without your beloved furry friend. So that you can both fully relax and enjoy your vacation adventures, we have put together the 7 top products from Inuvet that no first-aid travel kit should be without - let's go!
A promising solution for pets with osteoarthritis is turmeric, as study after study keep showing. Most recently, one study¹ showed that dogs that are fed turmeric had significanctly fewer inflammatory blood cells than dogs treated with painkillers (NSAIDS).
Relocating to a new home, separating the puppies or kittens from their family members and introducing new surrounds can be quite stressful. In sensitive puppies and kittens, this type of separation and familiarisation stress can lead to digestive problems with flatulence or diarrhea.
Due to the changing climate and the often mild winters, small arachnids of all kinds (including ticks, of course) are active not only in the spring and early summer months, but are now found in forests and and meadows all year around.
Giardia are single-cell intestinal parasites that are common in both cats and dogs. They cause recurring diarrhea and can be very persistent to medical treatment. To prevent giardiasis, infection or re-infection with Giardia, it is important to support your pet’s gut flora.
The typical “scooting” because of an irritation or inflammation looks like this: The dog rubs its anus along the ground, grass or floor (mostly on a carpet), trying to relieve an itch or clogging in the anal sac.
Flatulence in rabbits should not be taken lightly. Their digestive system is structured differently to that of, for example, cats or dogs. In rabbits, severe gas build-up in the stomach and intestines quickly leads to a painful and critical condition. That's why it's essential to take even the slightest signs of discomfort and gassing seriously in small herbivores.
A horse's digestive system is sensitive and reacts sensitively to stress, stabling and too much concentrated feed. That's why many horses are prone to colic and suffer from cramps, bloating, watery stools and other digestive disorders. In case of colic, the first immediate measures can be life-saving.