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Published: Jul 31, 2026

How to Take Care of Your Dog During Hot Weather?

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Summer is the perfect time for long walks, outdoor adventures, and spending quality time with your dog. However, high temperatures can put significant stress on your pet's body, making it essential to know how to care for your dog during hot weather. Unlike humans, dogs cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently, so even routine activities such as walking or playing require extra caution during the summer months. Providing fresh water, access to shade, and planning activities wisely can greatly reduce the risk of dog overheating. How Do Dogs Regulate Their Body Temperature? Dogs cool themselves differently than people do....

Published: Jul 13, 2026

What Can't Dogs Eat? A Complete List of Toxic Foods and Safe Alternatives

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. . Proper nutrition is one of the most important factors in maintaining a dog's health throughout its life. Many owners wonder what dogs can't eat, as numerous foods that are perfectly safe for humans can be harmful—or even fatal—to dogs. A dog's digestive system and metabolism differ significantly from those of humans, meaning certain substances cannot be processed safely and may damage the liver, kidneys, heart, or nervous system. The greatest risks come from foods containing naturally occurring toxins or ingredients that dogs cannot metabolize effectively. Highly processed foods rich in salt, fat, spices, or artificial sweeteners can also...

Published: Mar 10, 2026

Rabies - mandatory vaccinations for dogs and the importance of animal identification

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Rabies – mandatory dog vaccinations and the importance of animal identification. Rabies is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans. For this reason, in Poland there has been a legal requirement for many years to vaccinate dogs against this disease. However, starting from March 18, 2026, new regulations will come into force introducing additional measures related to animal health supervision and the system of controlling infectious diseases. These changes are intended to increase public safety and improve the effectiveness of veterinary actions in the event of an epidemiological threat. In practice, this means greater emphasis...

Published: Aug 12, 2025

How do you identify heat stroke in a dog?

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High temperatures cause a great deal of discomfort for pets. Your dog may feel sleepy and less eager to play in sweltering heat. Many dog owners consider this to be completely normal and not a cause for concern. But it is important to remember that dogs can in fact experience heat stroke, which is potentially dangerous! Learn the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and how to prevent it!What is heat stroke in a dog? Dogs are a lot worse at coping with high temperatures than humans, and heat stroke can progress very rapidly in a dog! This is because,...

Published: Aug 12, 2025

Vacationing with a dog

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The sand, sea and the beautiful weather, or hiking along difficult trails and visiting historic locations? It doesn’t matter where you’re planning on going, your pet can come along too! Before taking your dog on holiday, there are some preparations to be made – discover what you need to know before you travel with dog!So, travel with dog? If you are going by car, you probably want to know which regulations currently apply. Polish traffic law lacks any specific provisions that deal with companion animals, but this does not mean that The sand, sea and the beautiful weather, or hiking...

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Marking animals with a microchip is the most durable, effective and completely safe method of quick and reliable identification. Every transponder (chip) has a unique number which enables instant identification of the animal and its owner, helping them reunite faster. However, it is important to remember that a chip is just a transponder with an encoded number. It is not a tracking device and contains no data about the animal or the owner! Therefore, in order to identify a chipped dog or cat, it is necessary that a microchip be registered in a national marked animal database...

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Ensure the safety of your pet

Animal Chip Database: Key Information

In today's world, responsibility for animal care has become not only a priority for their owners but also a societal issue. One of the most important tools in ensuring animal safety is the chip database. It allows for the quick and efficient recovery of lost pets, which is crucial for protecting their health and well-being.

The introduction of microchipping has significantly improved the effectiveness of efforts to locate lost animals, reducing stress for both owners and their four-legged friends. Registration in the chip database is increasingly required by local regulations, further highlighting the importance of this technology in ensuring comprehensive care for animals.

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SARS-CoV-2 – Coronavirus – are animals dangerous to us?
Published: Aug 12, 2025

SARS-CoV-2 – Coronavirus – are animals dangerous to...

All kinds of information have been making rounds about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and the media has been bombarding us with increasingly worrying news about... read the article >>

REGISTERING A MISSING ANIMAL
Published: Aug 12, 2025

REGISTERING A MISSING ANIMAL

Cat / Dog missing – Looking for purebred animals. Every day many pet owners have to deal with situations like a missing dog. There... read the article >>

Dog on the beach
Published: Jul 1, 2020

Dog on the beach

What do the regulations say? As pet owners, we have the right to move freely with our pets. In many countries, there are no... read the article >>

Why do pets go missing?
Published: Apr 24, 2020

Why do pets go missing?

Sometimes, even though we have done everything we could and are very cautious, we fail to protect our pets from going missing or running... read the article >>

A dog is not a toy! Do not give it as a present...
Published: Feb 4, 2020

A dog is not a toy! Do not...

Read this letter to Santa and think twice before you give someone a living animal! Dear Santa. . My name is Gift and I... read the article >>

Dogs in the winter
Published: Oct 27, 2019

Dogs in the winter

While us humans rejoice when winter finally arrives, happy that we can enjoy its many attractions, our four-legged friends may often find dog winter... read the article >>

Cats and winter
Published: Oct 25, 2019

Cats and winter

Winter continues its relentless attack - snow and cold its weapons of choice. This time of the year is a difficult period for stray... read the article >>

    

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