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Pfoteka.deveterinary portal for Germany
Pfoteka.de explains the health of cats and dogs in German: diseases, breeds, medicines and how veterinary care works in Germany.
About the portal
Pfoteka.de is our veterinary portal for Germany, written in German. It is built around detailed guides to the diseases of cats and dogs and practical advice for everyday care.
A separate section explains how veterinary care is organised in Germany: the emergency service, vet fees, pet insurance, microchipping and registration, dog laws and dog tax, and travelling with a pet.
What you will find there
In the disease sections each illness has its own long article: how it shows, how it is diagnosed and treated, and when a vet is needed urgently. Breed pages and the breed quiz help you find a dog or a cat that suits your life.
The medicines section explains active substances in veterinary medicines without doses or advertising. Tools such as the cat symptom check, the vaccination calendar, the poisonous-or-not checker and the food calculator answer everyday questions, and news and events keep readers up to date on Germany.
Main sections
These links take you straight to the sections of Pfoteka.de.
- Cat diseasesSymptoms, treatment and when to see a vet
- Dog diseasesCommon illnesses in dogs explained in plain language
- Cat breedsCharacter, care and typical health problems
- Dog breedsChoosing a dog and knowing its health risks
- Veterinary care in GermanyEmergency service, vet fees, insurance, dog tax and travel rules
- Active substancesWhat a substance is used for, side effects and warnings
- Vaccination scheduleWhen a kitten, puppy or adult pet needs its vaccines
- Poisonous or not?Plants, foods and household products that are dangerous for pets
- Cat symptom checkerHow urgently your cat needs a vet
- Food calculatorHow much food your pet needs each day
- EventsPet shows, lectures and other events in Germany
- NewsVeterinary news and stories about pets
Who will find it useful
Pfoteka.de is useful if you live in Germany with a cat or a dog, are moving there or travelling there with your pet, or read German.
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