Many pet owners don’t realize their animal is overweight. That’s usually not due to a lack of care, but because weight gain creeps up slowly and you get used to the new “shape.” Veterinary medicine assumes that a large proportion of dogs and cats in Germany are overweight. A pet may be only a couple of kilos heavier on the scale and still already be carrying far too much body fat. This fatty tissue doesn’t

Giardia are tiny single-celled parasites that can live in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Many animals become infected at some point in their lives, most commonly puppies, young animals, or pets with a weakened immune system. A typical sign is foul-smelling diarrhea that may be slimy or foamy. Sometimes it comes in bouts, so everything can seem normal in between. Some animals still appear surprisingly bright and active, while others lose weight, have

The end of the year is approaching – a time that can be particularly stressful for many dogs and cats. While we humans celebrate the New Year, the noise often means severe stress for many animals.

To help you and your pet get through the festive period as calmly as possible, you will find here how you can prepare your pet and which options we can offer you at the surgery to reduce fear and