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Playing sports with dogs is an opportunity to consolidate the bond with them, and also keep yourself in good health! The best sports to do with your dog must first…

Rally Obedience, also known as Rally-O, is a relatively recent canine discipline open to all mixed breed and purebred dogs over 6 months of age and their handlers. The goal…

This is a very common question that dog ​​owners have for their vet. In fact, it is not uncommon to observe a dog or a cat eating grass or other…

The amount of water a dog should drink daily depends on many factors, including age, physiological status (e.g., pregnancy), level of physical activity, type and amount of food, and environmental…

“My dog pulls on a leash!”: How many times have you said this to friends or fellow walkers? The dog has a very special relationship with this object: as soon…

Every occasion is a good one to celebrate and today there are celebrations for every event. Did you know that even our beloved four-legged friends have a day to celebrate?…

Educating our four-legged friends is a long and challenging mission, but full of satisfaction: since they are puppies, we really spend many hours teaching them what is right and what…

Dog parasites – a real nightmare. Every owner knows about it: brushing, grooming, and visually controlling the coat of their four-legged friend is a healthy routine, ensuring that your puppy…

Taking the dog out for a walk during summer is certainly very nice, but there are dangers that you might not think about. Walking is a good activity, but walking…

Unsafe encounters between unknown dogs on a leash when one or both dogs: Approaches walking in a straight line and heading to the other dog The dog barks, whines, turns…

Dogs are always afraid of storms: it is a phenomenon with dangerous implications, since thunderstorms can cause a dog to run away suddenly, instinctively and in search of shelter. Our…

Friendly encounters: how to recognise a friendly approach of two unknown dogs on a leash and some important things to know. 5 steps of a friendly meeting between unknown dogs…

Contrary to what one might think, not all dogs love water. For example, dogs who live in cities, are sometimes wary of water because they have little experience with it….

Female domestic dogs, unlike most other canids, breed regardless of the time of the year. The cycle of the female dog usually occurs twice a year. The only exception are…

There are seven dog breeds recognised by the National Italian Canine Organisation (ENCI) as water dogs. Specifically, they belong to Section 3 of group 8 and they are: Portuguese water…

A microchip is a small electronic device, measuring only a few millimetres, that the veterinarian applies to the dog in the neck region, either on the left- or right-hand side,…

The Portuguese water dog, or in Portuguese cão de água português, belongs to the group 8, section 3, of dog breeds recognised by the National Italian Canine Organisation (ENCI), i.e….

Two legs… and four paws: you love your pet, maybe having little time to take him out for a run, but you can opt for a little healthy jogging with…

According to the latest research from Censis (an Italian Research Institute), Italians love animals. Preceded only by Hungary, Italy is the second European country for the number of pets. Italians…

This year, the highest temperatures ever have been recorded in Europe. While the world is trying to understand the possible reasons for these heat waves, we find ourselves looking for…

Canine leishmaniasis is an infectious disease that is transmitted by sandfly vectors, called phlebotomine. Similar to tiny mosquitoes, these insects develop the biphasic parasite that causes the disease. This condition…

It is often said that dogs are man’s best friend because they stand by us in any situation – even in the event of illness. After the start of the…