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.
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Living on the Wild Side of Van Life
Want to hit the road and start living Van Life but you don't want to leave your beloved pet behind? The good news is you can take them with you in a set up just as comfortable for them as it is for you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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
German 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.
Bureaucracy
Rental Laws in Germany
Banning pets outright is not allowed, however the process of getting them approved is also a grey area.
Living in Berlin
Essential Info: Dog Ownership in Berlin
A general overview of the rules and regulations all dog owners living in Berlin should know.
Living in Berlin
English-Speaking Vets (+ Costs) & Pet Services in Berlin & Brandenburg
Keep scrolling for a list of English-speaking vet and pet services in Berlin and the surrounding areas, which have been recommended by our Facebook community. Veterinary Costs The data was collected anecdotally in the Dogs, Cats, Pets in Berlin Facebook group. * 24-hour Holter ECG ~250€ (2025) * multi-shot vaccination 135€ (2025)
Nutrition
DIY Diets: Risk vs Reward
There is a lot less regulation or instruction when it comes to home cooked meals and feeding raw (self-made or commercially bought). While feeding a nutritionally balanced, home-cooked diet for your dog is possible, it is very important to consult with a veterinary nutritionist...
Berlin News
White Powder Confirmed To Be Poison
White powder sightings have occurred inside the city since 2022. Always inform the police (dial 110) and stay until they arrive.
Nutrition
Current Diet Trends
Expense or method of preparation of diet doesn’t necessarily determine quality. There are a lot of controversies out there regarding different diets, and even the most informed veterinary nutritionists do not have all the answers - research continues.
Living in Germany
Emergency Vet List: Berlin & Brandenburg
An English language overview of the veterinary clinics in Berlin and the surrounding region, along with their opening hours.
Nutrition
Common Marketing Gimmicks
Facts or fancy wording? Ingredients on food labels often do not directly correlate to the actual nutrients. This is because ingredients are listed in order of weight, so those with a higher water content will often be listed first...
Nutrition
How to Evaluate Food Brands
Conventional, commercial diets include both dry kibble and canned wet food. There are a wide range of diets out there, and choosing one of them can be very difficult if you don't know what to look for beyond the colorful packaging.
Living in Germany
German Public Transport
Travelling with dogs on public transport in Germany has a sort of interesting bureaucratic charm to it. In most European countries, there is a fairly simple system: dogs either travel for free or there is a dog ticket for every situation.
Getting a Pet
Adopting a Companion
Depending on what you intend on doing with your new pal, you can either go the rescue or registered breeder route. Please do not support pet shops or commercial mills - the animals live in misery and you are not helping by giving them your money!