All about dogs

Nutrizione

Home-cooked food for dogs: diet tips and advice

Our great-grandparents remember it well — in the past, there were no kibble or canned food for dogs. People co...

Nutrizione

Natura Wild: The Best Kibble to Bring the Wild Into Your Dog's Bowl

When choosing food for your four-legged friend, it's essential to check the composition and ingredients used....

Nutrizione

BARF diet for dogs: What the BARF diet involves, opinions and tips

Do you remember 10–15 years ago? If you followed a home-cooked diet for your dog instead of giving your four-l...

Nutrizione

How Much Should Your Dog Eat? A Practical Guide to Calculating the Right Portions

Calculating your dog's daily portions isn't complicated. I'll explain with practical examples how much to feed...

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Organic Meat for Dogs: Is It Really Worth It?

Organic dog meat costs 40–80% more — is the investment worth it? We break down the pros, cons, labels to look...

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Eggs for Dogs: How and How Much to Give

Find out how to safely feed eggs to your dog — raw or cooked, ideal frequency, nutritional benefits (protein,...

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Medicinal Herbs for Dogs: Which Ones Really Help

Chamomile, mallow, dandelion, and ginger: discover which medicinal herbs truly benefit your dog, with precise...

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Seasonal Fruit for Dogs: What to Give in Spring, Summer, and Autumn

Discover which seasonal fruits are safe for your dog in spring, summer, and autumn: quantities, preparation, b...

Salute

Stress in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and How to Manage It

Stress in dogs can show up in unexpected ways. Discover the main symptoms and causes to help your four-legged...

Salute

Dog First Aid: What to Do in an Emergency

Dog first aid is essential for handling emergencies such as choking, wounds, and heatstroke. Discover the key...

Salute

Dog biting its tail: causes and remedies

Every dog lover has seen their dog chasing and biting its own tail at some point. Watching this behaviour alwa...

Salute

How to Brush a Dog and Improve Coat Care

Brushing your dog is just as essential as feeding, petting, and training him. The reasons why your dog should...

Comportamento

Aggressive Dog: Causes, Signs and What to Do

An aggressive dog can be a significant challenge. Understanding the causes and signs of aggression is essentia...

Comportamento

Dog Marking Territory Indoors: How to Stop It

Find out how to tell the difference between territorial marking and inappropriate elimination — and how to sto...

Comportamento

Dogs in Bed: Pros, Cons and When to Say No

Should you let your dog sleep in bed? 55% of Italian pet owners do. Discover the emotional benefits, hygiene r...

Comportamento

Coprophagia in Dogs: Why Does Your Dog Eat Feces?

Find out why your dog eats feces and how to tackle coprophagia: medical causes (nutritional deficiencies, para...

Educazione

How to Teach Your Dog to Swim and Overcome Fear of Water

Setting aside breeds that are natural-born swimmers — such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Newf...

Educazione

How to Calm an Agitated Dog or Soothe an Anxious Puppy

It happens often, when we own a dog, that we have to deal with a slightly over-the-top character — too exubera...

Educazione

Why Does My Dog Bark at People?

Every living creature that has been given a voice inevitably uses it to communicate — in the way it knows best...

Educazione

Aggressive Dog Towards Other Dogs: Causes and Remedies

What could be more relaxing, at the end of a long hard working day, than a lengthy and healthy walk with our m...

Cuccioli

Puppy Crying at Night: What to Do

Is your puppy crying night after night? Discover evidence-based strategies for managing nighttime crying: from...

Cuccioli

Puppy Neutering: Ideal Age and Key Considerations

Ideal age for puppy neutering: 6 months for small breeds, 12–18 months for large breeds. Explore the pros, con...

Cuccioli

Hyperactive Puppy: Causes and Management

A hyperactive puppy seems like it never stops, but in 75% of cases it isn't true hyperactivity. Learn how to t...

Cuccioli

Puppy Not Drinking: Causes and Solutions

Find out why your puppy isn't drinking enough water: from the right daily amounts to the signs of dehydration,...

Senior

Diabetes in Senior Dogs: Daily Management

Diabetes in senior dogs affects 1% of dogs over 7 years old. Discover the symptoms (thirst, polyuria, weight l...

Senior

Dog Euthanasia: How to Decide When It's Time

Deciding on dog euthanasia is one of the hardest moments any pet owner can face. Discover the Quality of Life...

Senior

Renal Diet for Dogs: When It's Needed and How It Works

A renal diet for dogs is essential for slowing chronic kidney disease: discover how it works, which brands to...

Senior

Tumors in Senior Dogs: Benign vs Malignant

Tumors in senior dogs affect 1 in 2 dogs over the age of 10. Learn how to tell the difference between benign l...

Razze

Lancashire Heeler temperament and dog breed information

Let's talk about the Lancashire Heeler, the small English herding dog. We explore its characteristics and habi...

Razze

Vizsla (Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer): Temperament and Breed Information

Let's explore the Vizsla, a dog breed that is far from unknown in Italy. We trace what remains of its rich his...

Razze

Shih Tzu: Temperament, Breed Standard and Characteristics of the Dog Breed

Let's talk about the Shih Tzu, a dog famous all over the world. We explore its ancient origins and take a clos...

Razze

Continental Toy Spaniel: the Papillon dog and the Phalène breed

Let's talk about the little Continental Toy Spaniel and discover the differences between the Papillon dog and...

Lifestyle

Dog pedigree: what is the ENCI pedigree and what is it for

Sometimes all it takes is logging on to your favourite social network to come across people looking for a pupp...

Lifestyle

Poisoning a Dog and Criminology: Profiling the Dog Poisoner

Poisoning a dog is the most despicable act of violence one can commit not only against pets, but also against...

Lifestyle

Understanding Dog Language: From Body Signals to the Sounds They Make

We often hear that our four-legged friends are missing just one thing: the ability to speak. In reality, dog l...

Lifestyle

How long do dogs live and how is a dog's age calculated

Many people wonder how long dogs live, but unfortunately there is no single precise answer that applies to all...

Guide

Is Giving a Puppy as a Christmas Gift a Good Idea?

How many times has a little letter addressed to the North Pole included this very request? Chances are we wrot...

Guide

Dogs and New Year's fireworks: how to protect your dog

Dogs and New Year's fireworks – what should you do? We're in the 21st century, the age of technology and scien...

Guide

How to Lose Weight Walking Your Dog: Dog Walking and Dog Running

How many times have you seen people running to lose weight? All out of breath, perhaps under a blazing sun and...

Guide

How to Cope with the Loss of a Dog and the Grieving Process

Losing a dog who has been by our side for a long stretch of our lives is never easy to come to terms with. Eve...

News

Pet Trends 2026: Personalized Food, Smart Collars and Telemedicine

Discover the top pet trends for 2026: AI-powered personalized nutrition, smart collars with vital-sign monitor...

News

Italian Animal Welfare Act 2026: What Changes for Pets

The 2026 pet law introduces stricter obligations for owners: a single national registry for dogs and cats, a m...