Veterinary care plays an important role in animal welfare, public health, and food safety. However, the costs associated with veterinary services are often a concern for livestock owners, farmers, and policymakers. Unlike human medicine, veterinary care is primarily privately funded, requiring livestock owners to bear the costs of treatment without support from public health systems.
For many pet owners, the holiday season is an occasion for anticipation - sun, beach, relaxation. But it is not uncommon for the beloved pet to come back with more than just beautiful memories. Traveling into the Mediterranean in particular mountains the risk of infectious diseases, the so -called travel sickness. These diseases primarily affect dogs, occasionally also cats, and are usually transmitted by parasites such as ticks, mosquitoes or sand flies.
Wild animals are increasingly finding their way into our veterinary practices. People often bring them to us with good intentions, whether because of perceived helplessness or actual injuries. But what applies legally when we as veterinarians are confronted with wild animals? In this article we examine the legal framework and provide practical recommendations for dealing with wild animals in practice.
Genetics play a crucial role in breeding rabbits. As breeders, our goal is to breed healthy, cheerful and species-appropriately developed rabbits. In this article, we take a detailed look at the various genetic factors to consider when breeding rabbits, including the inheritance of hereditary diseases and their prevention.
The “Cat Protection Ordinance of the City of Karlsruhe”, which was passed in June 2023 and comes into force on January 1, 2024, is an important step towards promoting animal protection and controlling the population of free-roaming cats in the city. This regulation, based on the Animal Welfare Act, aims to reduce the suffering and health risks to free-roaming and free-roaming cats by imposing specific measures such as neutering, identification and registration requirements for cat owners. These measures are intended not only to ensure the well-being of the animals, but also to harmonize the coexistence of humans and animals in the urban environment of Karlsruhe.
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With the onset of the cold season, hedgehogs retreat into hibernation. This natural phenomenon is crucial for hedgehogs' survival during the food-poor winter months. In this article, we'll take a closer look at how hedgehogs prepare for hibernation, what conditions are needed for safe hibernation, and how we can support this important process.
Neutering male refers to the process by which a male dog is rendered infertile. The main goal is to stop seed production. Depending on the method, the process can be either reversible or irreversible.
Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. While cats are the primary hosts for this parasite, dogs can serve as intermediate hosts.
Almost two years ago we were given the opportunity to welcome Fiore into our family through the remarkable organization “Podenco's Help Filato”. Fiore is not like other dogs; she is deaf. But what she may lack in hearing, she more than makes up for in her boundless love, trust and incomparable courage to live.
