Looking for more knowledge about your dog's health? On this page, you'll find various articles about the health and well-being of your dog. We discuss various herbs and minerals, but also delve deeper into conditions, diseases, and everything else related to dogs.
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Respiratory problems in dogs
Everyone coughs or sniffles occasionally. This also applies to our dogs. But how serious is that? When should you go to the vet? And what respiratory problems can dogs have? We'll give you an overview can have different causes and are sometimes serious, but certainly not always. Below you will find some common respiratory conditions in dogs, along with the main symptoms and what you can do to help your dog. General respiratory infection Respiratory infections in dogs are caused by bacteria, viru...
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Grass allergy in dogs, what can you do about it?
Achoo! Even a dog can have hay fever. In dogs, we usually call it grass allergy, but it's essentially the same thing. Both people and animals can have allergic reactions to the pollen of grass and other plants. How do you recognize it and how can you support a dog with grass allergy?. With an allergy, there's an overactive immune system. In other words, the body reacts very exaggeratedly to certain irritating substances. Like grass pollen, for example. In people with hay fever, the result is often sneezing, sniffling, and watery eyes. In dogs, you often see skin problems like itchiness and a red and irritated skin. But dogs can also sneeze or have a runny nose, and even breathing problems due to grass allergy. Digestive issues such as vomiting and diarrhea can also be symptom...
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Kennel Cough: what is it and how can you help your dog?
As a dog owner, you have probably heard of kennel cough. This is a highly contagious disease that is accompanied by coughing and sniffling. Sometimes, your dog may even start gagging. It is more common in dogs with a weak immune system. How can you prevent kennel cough and how can you support your dog when he is coughing?. Kennel cough is actually a collective term for infectious infections of the upper respiratory tract in dogs. The infection, which is mainly in the nose, throat, and trachea, can be caused by various viruses and bacteria. For example, (para)influenza viruses or adenoviruses. Highly contagious Kennel cough is highly contagious. Your dog can become infected when in contact with other dogs. Not only in kennels, but also for example in a playground. Therefore, it is good to protect your dog as much a...
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Clove: why this works so well with allergies
Pollen allergy, dust allergy, flea allergy, mite allergy, grain allergy, etc. Dogs can be allergic to all kinds of things. This can result in itching complaints, but an allergy can also cause huge health problems. For dogs with an allergy, we often recommend a clove extract, but why is that? What is so special about clove?. Clove provides balance in body and mind Everyone knows clove as the dried, unopened flower bud that you can use as a spice in the kitchen. But did you know that it is actually the whole plant and flower that have medicinal properties? That is why a clove extract is made from the whole plant. Clove is rich in (phyto)cannabinoids, which support the endocannabinoid system (ECS). This sounds like cannabis and has similarities, but without the addictive effect and without getting high. Clove does not...
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Which herbs to support a coughing dog?
Even dogs can sometimes have issues with their respiratory system. Due to a weakened immune system, a dog may start coughing and even have some mucus stuck in its lungs. Dogs that have had kennel cough can also benefit from some support. But which herbs can you use for dogs in these situations? Read more in this blog!. Eucalyptus Almost everyone is familiar with the typical "sauna" scent of eucalyptus. But this tree also has a strong medicinal effect. Especially the older leaves are rich in essential oils and are widely used in products to support the respiratory system. Eucalyptus is disinfectant, anti-infective, mucolytic, and anti-cough. Echinacea Many people have echinacea in their garden, known as purple coneflower. Echinacea is truly the herb to support the immune system, helping to boost immun...
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Hay Fever in Dogs: Choose the Right Herbs!
Dogs can also be allergic to pollen and suffer from hay fever/pollen allergy. Hay fever in dogs is relatively common and seems to be occurring more frequently, or at least being recognized earlier as hay fever. Dogs respond very well to natural remedies for hay fever, so be sure to choose the right herbs!. Symptoms of hay fever in dogs The hay fever season for dogs is approximately the same as that for humans and horses. It varies from dog to dog, as it depends on which pollen triggers the allergy. But on average, the hay fever season is from March - September. The following symptoms are characteristic of dogs with hay fever: Sneezing and/or a runny nose Irritated eyes Itching on paws, groin, belly, and head Wheezing and/or coughing Herbs to support the respiratory system For dogs with hay fever,...