Getting a Pet
Rehoming a Pet
Rehoming a pet can be a difficult and emotional decision, but sometimes it's necessary and the best option for both animal and human.
Natasha
Mondioring and dog show enthusiast. FCI registered breeder, experienced with Dobermanns, Terriers and Basenjis.
General Care
Pet Insurance Decoded
Pet insurance offers financial coverage for medical expenses or damages and can provide you with peace of mind. Navigating the landscape of pet insurance providers, however, requires understanding of some fundamental aspects.
General Care
Essential Oils and Pets
Essential oils can be toxic to pets, but there are some safe scents you can use when diluted in a diffuser.
Nutrition
Weight Gain Recipes
Three high fat recipes to help your dog gain weight or maintain their weight during extended periods of high intensity exercise. Be sure to leave out any ingredients known to be problematic for your dog, and make sure that the weight loss is not caused by medical issues.
Berlin News
First Aid Training for Dogs & Cats
A comprehensive 4-hour first aid workshop aimed at pet owners and pet service professionals, including practice on 1-2 demo dogs at tuesday coworking space in Berlin Schöneberg.
General Care
Parasites
The most recognizable parasites are external freeloaders such as ticks and fleas, although some culprits can't be detected with the naked eye, like intestinal worms, an example of internal parasites.
Pet Industry
Retail Rescue
As community awareness of animal welfare grows, demand for shelter pets has in some regions outpaced the supply. This has lead to shelters importing from other regions, or even internationally.
General Care
Allergies
Your pet can be allergic to anything from pollen to an insect bite or even a type of protein. Signs and symptoms may vary from individual to individual but usually range from mild to severe. Some allergies can be fatal if not given medical attention in time.
Travel
Travel Tips: Accommodation
It is worth noting that Airbnb may not be the most affordable option. Always check hotels and hostels (remember, they also have private rooms!) as well, to make sure that you know all the options.
Travel
Travel Tips: Land & Sea
For pets that are very old, sick, or otherwise affected by changes in their environment, travelling by land or sea can be a milder alternative to flying. When travelling by land or sea, you may give sedatives if deemed necessary and prescribed by your vet.
Travel
Travel Tips: Health & Flying
An up-to-date rabies vaccination is a worldwide requirement. If you plan on flying*, you will at the very least need a recently issued health certificate from a vet (usually within 5-10 days of flying).
Living in Germany
Dog License & Breed Permit
The dog license is an official document which is intended to prove dog-handling competency and affords your dog additional off-leash freedom in Berlin.