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Found a baby squirrel: what should you do?

Found a young squirrel? Observe first; seek expert help if it is injured, weak or cold.

Found a baby squirrel: what should you do?

Cryptorchidism in dogs: diagnosis and surgery in Berlin

Only one testicle palpable? What cryptorchidism means, its risks and how we assess it in Berlin.

Cryptorchidism in dogs: diagnosis and surgery in Berlin

Car travel with dogs and cats: a checklist for Berlin pet owners

Carrier, breaks and travel documents: how to prepare a car trip with your dog or cat from Berlin.

Car travel with dogs and cats: a checklist for Berlin pet owners

Grass awns in dogs: what to check after a walk in Berlin

Grass awns lodge in paws, ears and noses. How to check your dog properly after a walk in Berlin.

Grass awns in dogs: what to check after a walk in Berlin

Pet microchips: what are they and why register them?

A microchip identifies a pet, but registration helps a lost animal get home. Here are the Berlin rules.

Pet microchips: what are they and why register them?

Helping your pet through seasonal shedding

Dogs, cats and rabbits shed seasonally. Learn what is normal and how gentle grooming can help.

Helping your pet through seasonal shedding

Top veterinary practice 2020

The Rödiger veterinary practice was included in FOCUS magazine’s 2020 list of top veterinary practices.

Top veterinary practice 2020

High blood pressure in cats

High blood pressure in cats can be overlooked. Regular checks can help detect it before organs are affected.

High blood pressure in cats

Dementia in dogs and cats: the DISHA signs explained

Restless nights, disorientation, house soiling: how to recognise dementia in dogs and cats with the DISHA scheme.

Dementia in dogs and cats: the DISHA signs explained

30 years of the Rödiger veterinary practice

In February 2019, the Rödiger practice celebrated its 30th anniversary.

30 years of the Rödiger veterinary practice

My pet needs surgery: what happens at our Berlin practice

What happens to my pet during an operation, and what do I need to watch out for before and after surgery?

My pet needs surgery: what happens at our Berlin practice

Found a young bird in Berlin: nestling or fledgling?

Nestling or fledgling? When a young bird you have found needs help and when it is better to leave it alone.

Found a young bird in Berlin: nestling or fledgling?

Heat in the city: protecting dogs and cats in Berlin

Hot pavements, parked cars, overheating: how to protect your dog and cat during a Berlin summer.

Heat in the city: protecting dogs and cats in Berlin

Winter paw care for dogs

Cold ground, ice and road salt can irritate dogs’ paws. Learn how to protect and check them in winter.

Winter paw care for dogs

Physiotherapy and osteopathy for animals

An overview of physiotherapy and osteopathy for pets, including techniques and areas of use.

Physiotherapy and osteopathy for animals

Flying with your dog: how to prepare

Flying with a dog takes planning. Check airline rules, the carrier, travel documents and your dog’s needs.

Flying with your dog: how to prepare

Is my pet overweight?

Extra weight can affect the health of dogs and cats. Learn how to recognise it and seek advice.

Is my pet overweight?

Are tick bites dangerous for my cat?

Serious tick-borne illness is relatively uncommon in cats, but prevention and cat-safe products matter.

Are tick bites dangerous for my cat?

Veterinary treatment costs in Germany

The German Fee Schedule for Veterinarians (GOT) governs how veterinary treatments are billed.

Veterinary treatment costs in Germany

What is a cat’s normal body temperature?

A healthy, relaxed cat’s body temperature is between 36.7°C and 38.9°C.

What is a cat’s normal body temperature?

Deworming dogs in Berlin: which worms, how often?

Which worms matter for dogs in Berlin, how often you should deworm, and why the fox tapeworm is important.

Deworming dogs in Berlin: which worms, how often?