Liebesgut guide
Tips & tricks for dogs and cats
Hey cat lovers and dog fans,
Our magazine is for everyone who loves animals. With lots of tips and tricks on how we can give our four-legged friends a beautiful and long life. In addition to a species-appropriate diet, this naturally also includes a loving environment and the demanding support of our best friends, most loyal companions and companions for life.
The Liebesgut team wishes you an enjoyable read
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Recognising, treating and preventing grass mites in cats
October 1, 2025
How to recognise typical signs and act quickly in the event of grass mites
Cool down your dog in the heat
Cooling down your dog in the heat - refreshing tips for your four-legged friend
Amaranth for dogs: everything you need to know about the healthy grain alternative
Gluten-free, high in protein and well tolerated - that's what you need to know.
Grass mites in dogs - what you can do about them
From symptoms to prevention - how to protect your dog from grass mites
Why do dogs actually like to chew?
How to categorise chewing correctly and offer your dog suitable alternatives.
Feeding puppies properly: what you need to consider when feeding puppies
From mother's milk to puppy food - the right way to support your puppy's first months.
Food bowl instead of question mark: What can puppies eat?
Which food is suitable and what you should consider in terms of food quantity and selection.
Barfeeding puppies - does it make sense?
Barfeeding puppies - does it make sense?
What is barfing? An overview
What is behind raw feeding and what advantages and disadvantages you should know.
Convert dog years to human years
How to calculate dog years more realistically and categorise the development correctly.
Changing puppy teeth: What to look out for
When the change of teeth begins and how to support your puppy.
Initial puppy equipment
The most important basics to get you started - without unnecessary purchases.
Puppy coat change
When the change of coat begins and how to support your puppy.
Healthy dog food
What you should really look out for in terms of ingredients, nutrients and type of food.
Natural cat food
What matters when it comes to natural cat nutrition and important nutrients.
Change your cat's food: Here's how
Change your cat's food: Here's how
Change your dog's food: Here's how
Change your dog's food: Here's how
The right wet food for puppies
The right wet food for puppies
Advantages of Liebesgut products
Advantages of Liebesgut products
Advantages of the Liebesgut online shop
Advantages of the Liebesgut online shop
Feeding recommendation for cats
Feeding recommendation for cats
Feeding recommendation for dogs
Guide values for portioning our organic menus according to age, weight and activity.
Nutritional advice for kittens
Nutritional advice for kittens
Nutritional counselling for adult cats
Nutritional counselling for adult cats
Nutritional counselling for ageing cats
Nutritional counselling for ageing cats
Nutritional counselling for ageing dogs
Nutritional counselling for ageing dogs
Nutritional counselling for adult dogs
Nutritional counselling for adult dogs
How to calculate the amount of food for your puppy
How to calculate the amount of food for your puppy
Nutritional counselling for puppies
Nutritional counselling for puppies
What makes good puppy food
What makes good puppy food
6 great summer activities for dogs and their masters
6 great summer activities for dogs and their masters
What you can do if your puppy is not eating
What you can do if your puppy is not eating
You will need this initial equipment for your puppy
You will need this initial equipment for your puppy
How to get your puppy house-trained
How to get your puppy house-trained
Renal insufficiency in cats
Renal insufficiency in cats
Diabetes in cats - Guide to the topic
Recognise the signs and support your cat with the right treatment and diet.
Hyperthyroidism in cats, nutrition and treatment options
Hyperthyroidism in cats, nutrition and treatment options
Nutritional advice - Cat kidney problems Nutrition
Special diets can help to prevent kidney failure and improve quality of life.
Nutritional counselling - Leishmaniasis dog nutrition
Nutritional counselling - Leishmaniasis dog nutrition
Recognising, combating and preventing giardia in dogs
Recognising, combating and preventing giardia in dogs
The right nutrition for your dog!
Find out how you can help your dog to feel better with the right nutrition!
Natural nutrition for dogs
Natural nutrition for dogs
Pancreatitis in dogs
Recognise the symptoms and support your dog's recovery with the right diet.
Renal insufficiency in dogs
Recognise signs of kidney failure in your dog and find out how you can help him.
Dogs eating grass: when it's normal and when it's problematic
Dog eats grass - meaning and what to do
Diabetes in dogs - what does this mean for you as a dog owner?
Increased thirst and hunger attacks, plus weight loss - what you can do if your dog has diabetes.
Elevated liver enzymes in dogs - Nutrition
Elevated liver enzymes in dogs - Nutrition
Hypothyroidism in dogs
Recognise the symptoms and support him with the right diet.
Mast cell tumour in dogs
Mast cell tumour in dogs
Autumn grass mites - recognition and prevention
Autumn grass mites - recognition and prevention
Which cats go together?
Which cats go together?
Anal gland dog nutrition
Anal gland dog nutrition
Bad breath in dogs
Bad breath in dogs
Help! My female dog is in heat!
Help! My female dog is in heat!
Partial barfing cats - Everything you need to know about barfing
Partial barfing cats - Everything you need to know about barfing
Vitamins for dogs - which ones are important and how does your four-legged friend get them?
Vitamins for dogs - which ones are important and how does your four-legged friend get them?
Dog holidays in Germany
Dog holidays in Germany
Travelling with a dog - tips & tricks for your trip
Travelling with a dog - tips & tricks for your trip
Is cheese a good idea for dogs?
Is cheese a good idea for dogs?
How to care for your outdoor dog
How to care for your outdoor dog
Dogs: Feeding tips for the summer
Dogs: Feeding tips for the summer
Supporting senior cats
Supporting senior cats
Thick air! Flatulence in dogs
Thick air! Flatulence in dogs
Liebesgut product test: how our products perform
Liebesgut product test: how our products perform
Say YES to your cat
Say YES to your cat
Hairy times: How to support your dog during the change of coat
Hairy times: How to support your dog during the change of coat
Poisonous plants for dogs and cats
Poisonous plants for dogs and cats
Sport with dog and cat
Sport with dog and cat
Fun on the fiddle board - here's how!
Fun on the fiddle board - here's how!
The old cat: Is it just senile or already demented?
The old cat: Is it just senile or already demented?
Clicker fun with dogs and cats - how to get started
How clicker training playfully encourages your cat and dog and increases learning success!
Dangers during the Christmas season
Dangers during the Christmas season
Not thirsty? How to encourage your cat to drink
Not thirsty? How to encourage your cat to drink
The perfect litter tray: how to make your cat happy
The perfect litter tray: how to make your cat happy
Paw care in winter
Paw care in winter
Nutrition tips for dogs and cats - how to feed your pets properly
Nutrition tips for dogs and cats - how to feed your pets properly
Thunderstorm anxiety: How to help your dog
Thunderstorm anxiety: How to help your dog
Have your cat examined
Have your cat examined
Good nutrition for a beautiful, shiny coat
Good nutrition for a beautiful, shiny coat
Frequently asked questions about food and our answers
Frequently asked questions about food and our answers
Travelling with your dog
Travelling with your dog
Swimming fun for dogs - the most beautiful lakes in Germany
Swimming fun for dogs - the most beautiful lakes in Germany
What does corona mean for my pet and me?
What does corona mean for my pet and me?
What's on the menu today - a healthy meal plan for your cat
What's on the menu today - a healthy meal plan for your cat
What is life like as a veterinary student?
What is life like as a veterinary student?
Baking for the four-legged friends - moist muffins and meaty treats
Baking for the four-legged friends - moist muffins and meaty treats
Doga- Yoga with dog - something new
Doga- Yoga with dog - something new
Is it ok to dress up my four-legged friend?
Is it ok to dress up my four-legged friend?
6 myths about cats
6 myths about cats
How to take a unique dog photo
How to take a unique dog photo
Cat whispering - do you understand your cat's language?
Cat whispering - do you understand your cat's language?
New Year's resolutions from cats and dogs - what would your four-legged friend advise?
New Year's resolutions from cats and dogs - what would your four-legged friend advise?
6 tips for a relaxed New Year's Eve
6 tips for a relaxed New Year's Eve
Bake your own dog biscuits - for Christmas and all year round!
Bake your own dog biscuits - for Christmas and all year round!
Safely through the night - illuminated tips for dog walkers
Safely through the night - illuminated tips for dog walkers
All about cat health
All about cat health
Why our rabbits are wild but not organic
Why is our rabbit not certified organic? We explain why wild rabbits cannot carry an organic label.
Do it yourself- homemade cat toys
If your cat stays indoors in bad weather, it still needs exercise. We'll show you some simple DIY play ideas.
Can my dog eat nuts?
In autumn there are nuts everywhere along the way. But is your dog even allowed to eat them? We explain what you should look out for.
Indulgence for those with a sweet tooth
Cats are real carnivores with special nutritional requirements. We show you what is important when it comes to good cat food.
Which food for nutritionally sensitive dogs?
Is your dog sensitive to food? We show you what you should look out for when feeding sensitive dogs.
Autumn is here - what to look out for in dogs & cats?
Autumn brings cold, wet weather and the risk of catching a cold. We show you what you should look out for in dogs and cats now.
Fancy some dog ice cream? - Refreshing tips for the dog days
The dog days bring great heat. We show you tips for cooling off and explain where the term comes from.
Cat talk for World Cat Day
To mark World Cat Day, we are sharing exciting and surprising facts from the world of velvet paws.
Sensitive organic rabbit food for dogs
Why is rabbit particularly suitable for sensitive dogs? We explain how the dog's metabolism works.
Our new product for cats: rabbit with chard and rice flakes
Rabbit with chard and rice flakes. Our new cat menu is based on the natural needs of cats.
Love is the only additive in our organic food
Why do we consistently use organic feed? We explain what makes organic animal husbandry so special
We are 100% organic from July and still 100% love
From July, we will be switching completely to organic. We explain why this step is important for animals and the environment here.
Why Liebesgut pet food?
Why Liebesgut pet food? We show what we stand for and what makes our organic pet food special.
New label design!
Time for a breath of fresh air at Liebesgut. Let us show you our new label design.
HUNDETALK - made with love! An Easter present for your four-legged friend
Toni and Romeo show you a simple craft idea for a homemade Easter present for your dog.
A donation to the animal welfare organisation "DOGsHOPE" in Bosnia - because love does good!
Because we care about all four-legged friends, we support the animal welfare organisation DOGsHOPE in Bosnia.
Dog talk: Tips and tricks for the colourful season
Autumn is here. We give you tips for relaxed walks with your dog in the colourful season.
Leash training - How it finally works!
Learning to walk on a lead without stress. The podcast is about more understanding and mindfulness in everyday life with your dog.
National team players and their pets // Mats Hummels and Labrador Coco
Mats Hummels and labrador Coco. We take a closer look at the animal duo.
Yes, we're here with our bikes! The ultimate Liebesgut bike guide for you and your dog
Travelling by bike with your dog? We show you what you should look out for when cycling with your dog.
Home-made organic treats: our Liebesgut organic wet food with a difference
You can also make treats from our organic wet food. We'll show you a simple idea for making your own.
Five things in your body language that slow you down when communicating with your dog
Five typical signals in your body language that can make communication with your dog difficult.
Apple cider vinegar: A tried-and-tested household remedy with a great effect - also for dogs
For thousands of years, apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for a wide variety of ailments. What few people realise? Dogs can also benefit from this natural product!
My dog is aggressive! - How to recognise aggression in your dog
The Pawsitive Life dog coaches Kiki and Lisa explain the topic of fighting dogs and list dogs as well as aggression in dogs. Including an exclusive coaching tip.
Warning: risk of poisoning from fertilisers in dogs
Dogs are currently suffering from diarrhoea and/or vomiting, sometimes with blood.
Our Pawsitive Life Coaches Kiki and Lisa
The two Pawsitive Life Coaches and dog psychologists Kiki and Lisa will now be giving you practical tips and tricks on dog training and improving the relationship between you and your dog in our Liebesgut blog.
A kitten moves in: Part 2 Arrival at the new home
Our expert tips and tricks on how you can make it easier for your new flatmate to move into their new home.
A puppy moves in: Part 2 Arrival at the new home
When you pick up your new pet from the breeder, you should always remain calm and follow the breeder's advice. With our expert tips, the initial familiarisation period will be child's play.
A kitten moves in: Part 1 Preparations and errands
Is a little kitten moving in with you? We'll show you what you should look out for in the first few days.
A puppy moves in: Part 1 Preparations and errands
It's usually a long way from deciding to get a dog to the puppy moving in. But at some point, the big moment arrives and the puppy moves in. Here are our tips on how to prepare for your new family member.
Wintertime = cold season: Recognising, treating and preventing colds in cats!
When a velvet paw gets sick in the cold season, the symptoms are basically the same as in humans. Now is the time to act so that your pet recovers as soon as possible.
New Year's Eve with your dog - don't panic with our expert tips
The year is drawing to a close and with it comes the question of the easiest way to spend New Year's Eve with your dog.
A new family member: Better from the animal shelter or directly from the breeder?
Animal shelter or breeder? We shed light on the pros and cons that owners should be aware of.
Dog owners beware: road salt and the like are torture for dogs' paws!
Our tips against sore paws in the cold season
Healthy and happy with your dog through autumn
Our tips on how to get through autumn in good health with your four-legged friend.
Poison bait: The hidden danger for dogs!
Unfortunately, it happens again and again that dog haters put out poisoned bait and want to harm or even kill animals. You can read tips on how to deal with the danger and how to react in an emergency here.
Danger beware: foods that are harmful to dogs
There are numerous foods that can be harmful to dogs, possibly even fatal. Here is an overview of the foods that should be avoided at all costs.
Overweight in cats
Too many treats or too many main meals, not enough exercise. There are as many causes of obesity as there are consequences, but there are also just as many ways to fight the pounds.
Summertime is tick time!
In the hot season, there's nothing better for dog owners than exploring the great outdoors with their four-legged friend. But in tall grass, bushes and woods there is a danger lurking for humans and animals: the tick!
Recognising signs of kidney problems in cats
Cats, especially at an advanced age, often suffer from kidney problems. Some studies estimate that up to 80% of senior cats are affected by kidney problems.
Protect animals from the heat in summer
Find out how you can help your four-legged friend cool down here
Combing cats - how to do it right!
Cat owners know it all too well, especially in spring: hair in the home, everywhere. But it doesn't have to be that way!
Feeding a dog - not rocket science!
There are many different views on the correct feeding of a dog. You can find the basic rules to follow here.
Help, my poodle is farting!
It is difficult to determine who is responsible for flatulence in the feed. It can be due to the carbohydrates, but also to the protein. Carbohydrates that are difficult to digest (beans, peas) in particular are often a trigger for severe flatulence.
Colleague dog: five reasons why office dogs have become indispensable for us
Colleague dog: five reasons why office dogs have become indispensable for us
What's inside? Liebesgut organic beef with carrot and amaranth for cats
May I introduce: Organic beef with carrot and amaranth for adult cats in certified organic quality. Sounds healthy. And it is. Because this wet food menu consists of fresh premium ingredients such as organic meat, organic vegetables and organic amaranth.
What's inside? Liebesgut organic beef with courgette and rice flakes for dogs
May I introduce: organic beef with courgette and rice flakes for adult dogs in certified organic quality. Sounds healthy. It is. Because this wet food menu consists of fresh premium ingredients such as organic meat, organic vegetables and organic rice.