Nutritional strategies for dogs with health challenges
A diet tailored to a dog’s specific needs is essential for their health, performance, and quality of life. Especially in cases of existing medical conditions or recurring health issues, the targeted use of appropriate dietary supplements can help reduce the strain on the metabolism and support recovery processes.
Our expert knowledge explains how a dog’s diet can be precisely tailored to its individual needs. It offers practical recommendations, scientifically sound background information, and a structured overview of which nutrients are particularly important in different situations.
The goal is to demonstrate, in a way that is both understandable and scientifically sound, how a targeted, problem- and disease-oriented diet can help to sustainably promote the well-being and long-term health of dogs.
Many dogs occasionally eat grass—this is usually harmless and part of their natural behavior. Common reasons include taste, digestion, or stress relief. It only becomes a cause for concern when dogs eat large amounts of grass in a hurry or when additional symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy occur.
As soon as temperatures rise or the light changes, many dogs begin to shed—which means a hairy time for their owners. Even though loose hair can be a nuisance in everyday life, this process is completely natural and important for your dog’s health. Typically, dogs change their coats twice a year, in the spring and fall, and the process lasts about six to eight weeks.
As temperatures rise, tick season begins: these parasites lurk not only in forests and meadows, but increasingly in gardens and parks as well, and often attach themselves to dogs during walks. Warm, humid weather encourages their activity, and they even survive the winter in sheltered areas - ticks become active again at temperatures as low as 7 °C.