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Émotions et Comportement | Obstination ou douleur ?
Emotions and Behavior | Stubbornness or Pain?
A dog that suddenly refuses certain movements, growls at the harness, or "stops listening" isn't necessarily stubborn. Hidden pain is one of the most frequently misinterpreted causes. Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | L’attachement chien-humain
Emotions and Behavior | Human-Dog Attachment
The bond between a dog and its human goes far beyond food or habit. For over twenty-five years, research has shown that dogs can develop genuine attachment, with measurable effects... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Dépression chez le chien
Emotions and Behavior | Depression in Dogs
Can we really talk about depression in dogs? Research does not allow human psychiatry to be directly applied to animals, but it does describe states of withdrawal, loss of interest,... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Choisir un bon comportementaliste
Emotions and Behavior | Choosing a good behavioral therapist
Choosing a behaviorist is not just about a title or certification. The methods used, training, scientific framework, and collaboration with the veterinarian are often the most important criteria. Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | l’Alzheimer du chien
Emotions and Behavior | Canine Alzheimer's
Disorientation, sleep disturbances, house soiling, or anxiety: these changes are not always linked to normal aging. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is a common but still largely underdiagnosed condition in older... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Le sommeil du chien
Emotions and Behavior | Dog Sleep
Discover how your dog sleeps: sleep duration, cycles, REM sleep, and the influence of age. Learn to recognize normal behaviors and signs that may indicate a respiratory, neurological, or age-related... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Douleur chronique et comportement du chien
Emotions and Behavior | Chronic Pain and Dog Behavior
In some dogs, chronic pain is first expressed through changes in behavior: irritability, avoidance, social withdrawal, or decreased activity. Understanding this link can sometimes help identify suffering even before the... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Enrichissement cognitif du chien : les bienfaits réels
Emotions and Behavior | Cognitive enrichment for dogs: the real benefits
A dog that searches, explores, or solves small problems is not an overstimulated dog. Studies show that a more stimulating environment contributes to daily well-being and could also support cognitive... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Exercice du chien : adapter l’activité selon la race et l’âge
Emotions and Behavior | Dog exercise: adapting activity according to breed and age
Not all dogs have the same exercise needs. Breed, age, growth, aging, and breathing directly influence how a dog expends energy. Here are the scientific guidelines for adapting exercise to... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Anxiété de séparation chez le chien
Emotions and Behavior | Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs is neither a whim nor an obedience issue. Studies show that it is a real behavioral disorder, with characteristic signs and appropriate management. Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Les signaux d'apaisement
Emotions and Behavior | Calming Signals
Your dog talks to you much more often than you think. Yawning, looking away, licking lips, approaching in an arc: these behaviours can be genuine social signals that you need... Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Stress chronique chez le chien
Emotions and Behavior | Chronic Stress in Dogs
Chronic stress in dogs is not limited to behavior. Research shows that a sustained state of fear or anxiety can have repercussions on the body, general health, and long-term well-being. Read more...
Émotions et Comportement | Le chien et les émotions
Emotions and Behavior | Dogs and Emotions
The dog does not just "pretend" to feel something: its brain assigns value, processes emotional salience, and responds to social cues with circuits that support the existence of a true... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Pourquoi certains propriétaires disent que ça ne marche pas ?
Dietary Supplements | Why do some owners say they don't work?
A supplement may seem “ineffective” for the wrong reasons: testing for too short a period, poorly chosen molecule, poor quality product, insufficient dose, advanced osteoarthritis, or poorly framed overall management. Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Combien de temps faut-il pour juger l’effet d’un complément ?
Food Supplements | How long does it take to judge the effect of a supplement?
A joint supplement cannot be judged in a few days: in most cases, it takes 8 to 12 weeks of correct administration to honestly assess an effect. Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Prévention chez le chien sain : utile, inutile ou prématuré ?
Dietary Supplements | Prevention in Healthy Dogs: Useful, Useless, or Premature?
In healthy dogs, a joint supplement may be considered for certain at-risk profiles, but there is currently no solid evidence to present it as a proven primary prevention of osteoarthritis.... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | À partir de quand un complément articulaire a-t-il un intérêt réel ?
Food Supplements | When do joint supplements become genuinely useful?
There is no universal age to start a joint supplement in dogs: it is primarily the risk profile, mechanical load, weight, breed, activity, and clinical context that make supplementation more... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | CBD vétérinaire : ce que les études disent vraiment
Dietary Supplements | Veterinary CBD: What the Studies Really Say
CBD for dogs is not just a marketing trend: several clinical trials exist, especially for refractory epilepsy. Here's what the veterinary literature truly confirms, and what it doesn't yet. Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Les compléments inutiles ou dangereux
Dietary Supplements | Useless or Dangerous Supplements
Not all dog supplements are created equal. Some are largely useless, others are poorly labeled, and some can become downright dangerous depending on their composition or human origin. Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Canithermo Mobility
Dietary Supplements | Canithermo Mobility
Canithermo Mobility combines several active ingredients with complementary roles: structural support, inflammation modulation, oxidative protection, and ease of administration. Here is the scientific rationale behind these formulation choices.   Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Comment choisir un complément articulaire en 5 critères
Dietary Supplements | How to choose a joint supplement based on 5 criteria
The market for dog joint supplements is vast and marketing promises are numerous. Here are 5 concrete criteria to distinguish a serious product from one that is merely well-marketed. Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Compléments en poudre, sirop et gélule : absorption et observance
Dietary Supplements | Powder, Syrup, and Capsule Supplements: Absorption and Adherence
Powder, liquid, capsule, or palatable chew: the form of a joint supplement is not just a matter of practicality. In dogs, it can alter absorption, but also the actual consistency... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Acide hyaluronique
Dietary Supplements | Hyaluronic Acid
Injectable hyaluronic acid and oral hyaluronic acid are not in the same league. In dogs, the former has a higher level of evidence, while the latter remains primarily an adjuvant... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Boswellia et harpagophytum : phytothérapie et preuves
Dietary Supplements | Boswellia and devil's claw: phytotherapy and evidence
Boswellia and devil's claw are often combined in joint supplements for dogs. However, their levels of evidence are not the same, and the available studies require a much more cautious... Read more...
Complément Alimentaire | Curcumine : attention aux raccourcis
Food Supplement | Curcumin: beware of shortcuts
Curcumin seems very promising on paper, but in arthritic dogs, its main problem remains its oral bioavailability. Here's what veterinary studies really allow us to say.   Read more...
Complément Alimentaire | Collagène hydrolysé : mode ou réalité scientifique ?
Food Supplement | Hydrolyzed Collagen: Trend or Scientific Reality?
Under the word "collagen", marketing often blends two very different products: hydrolyzed collagen and UC-II. However, their mechanisms and levels of evidence are not the same in arthritic dogs.   Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Oméga-3 EPA/DHA : pas tous équivalents
Food Supplements | Omega-3 EPA/DHA: Not All Created Equal
Not all omega-3s are equally effective for arthritic dogs. Among plant-based ALA, fish oil, and algal oil, only certain sources provide the EPA/DHA actually documented in veterinary studies.   Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Huile de moule verte de Nouvelle-Zélande
Supplements | New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Oil
New Zealand green-lipped mussel extract is among the best-documented joint supplements for dogs. However, it's important to approach the promising results, formulation quality, and study limitations with a critical eye.... Read more...
Compléments Alimentaires | Glucosamine et chondroïtine chez le chien
Dietary Supplements | Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Dogs
Glucosamine and chondroitin are ubiquitous in canine joint supplements. However, the best available scientific syntheses do not clearly confirm a clinical analgesic benefit in arthritic dogs.   Read more...
Alimentation | Jeûne intermittent chez le chien
Nutrition | Intermittent Fasting in Dogs
Lifelong calorie restriction increases dog longevity, and a large observational study suggests that one meal a day is associated with better health indicators. But these two pieces of information don’t... Read more...
Alimentation | Hydratation du chien
Dog Food | Hydration
Water is an essential nutrient, yet hydration remains the blind spot in canine nutrition. Food type, reactive thirst, age, kidneys, concentrated urine: here's what studies actually show. Read more...
Alimentation | Végétarisme et véganisme chez le chien
Nutrition | Vegetarianism and veganism in dogs
A vegan diet for dogs is not impossible, but it requires careful formulation. Recent studies do not show systematic short-term problems with some complete commercial foods, but their methodological limitations... Read more...
Alimentation | Les aliments toxiques
Food | Toxic foods
Some foods safe for humans can seriously poison a dog. Grapes, xylitol, chocolate, garlic, onion, alcohol, raw bread dough: clear list, known mechanisms, and what to do. Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation du chien sportif : performance et récupération
Nutrition | Nutrition for active dogs: performance and recovery
A sporting dog does not use its energy substrates like a human. Endurance, sprint, hydration, recovery: here's what studies on sled dogs, Greyhounds, and working dogs actually show. Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation du chien senior : ce qui change vraiment
Nutrition | Senior dog nutrition: What truly changes
Senior dogs should not only eat less. With age, they often need fewer calories but more valuable proteins to limit sarcopenia. Here's what veterinary literature actually recommends. Read more...
Alimentation | Obésité canine
Nutrition | Canine obesity
One in two mature adult dogs is overweight, and many owners don't realize it. The joint consequences are well documented: earlier onset of osteoarthritis, worsened lameness, and decreased mobility. The... Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation du chiot de grande race
Nutrition | Large Breed Puppy Nutrition
What a large breed puppy eats between 3 and 18 months directly influences the quality of its joints for the rest of its life. Excess calcium, food too high in... Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation et santé articulaire
Nutrition | Nutrition and joint health
Diet directly influences a dog's joint health. Omega-3 EPA/DHA, vitamin E, and bone growth: what clinical trials actually show. Read more...
Alimentation | Le mixing feeding
Diet | Mixing feeding
Mixing kibble, wet food, or raw food is a widespread but little-studied practice. Here's what the available data truly allows us to confirm, along with the concrete benefits and mistakes... Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation ménagère
Power | Household power
Preparing your dog's food yourself is a commendable intention – but the vast majority of homemade diets are not nutritionally complete. Here's what the studies actually show and how to... Read more...
Alimentation | BARF : ce que disent vraiment les études
Diet | BARF: What the Studies Really Say
BARF generates strong convictions. Here's what studies actually show: documented bacteriological risks, frequent nutritional imbalances, and benefits that are still poorly supported. Read more...
Alimentation | Les étiquettes des croquettes
Food | Dry Food Labels
The front of a kibble bag is marketing. The list of ingredients on the back is regulated information. Here's how to read it correctly, what DGCCRF controls actually showed, and... Read more...
Alimentation | Alimentation du chien : état des lieux 2026
Pet food | Dog food: state of play 2026
Kibble, wet food, BARF, home-cooked meals, mixing: it has never been so difficult to choose how to feed your dog. Here is a factual overview of each approach, with what... Read more...
Sports Canins| Dopage et compléments
Canine Sports | Doping and Supplements
Canine sports are not immune to questions of substances, traceability, and pain masking. Here's what the literature truly says, without fantasy or naivety.   Read more...
Sports Canins| Courir avec son chien
Canine Sports| Running with Your Dog
Running with your dog can be very beneficial, but it's not a trivial activity. Available data shows that you need to think about preparation, progressive overload, and recovery, just like... Read more...
Sports Canins| Natation et sports nautiques
Dog Sports| Swimming and Water Sports
Swimming is one of the few canine sports that has real scientific support in rehabilitation. But clinical hydrotherapy and free swimming are not the same thing. Here's what the literature... Read more...
Sports Canins| Ring et mondioring
Canine Sports | Ring and Mondioring
French Ring and Mondioring are among the most demanding canine disciplines. In the absence of specific studies, data on active working dogs show a near 45% injury incidence and highlight... Read more...
Sports Canins| Cani VTT et Cani Rando
Dog Sports | Bikejoring and Canicross
Cani-MTB and cani-hiking are often grouped together, yet their constraints are very different. One combines speed, traction, and inertia; the other primarily exposes participants to progressive overload and terrain. This... Read more...
Hors série| Chien senior et chaleur
Special Issue| Senior Dog and Heat
In summer, a senior dog may tolerate heat and prolonged exertion less well. Discover the signs to watch for and how to adapt their walks without eliminating them. Read more...
Sports Canins| Frisbee canin : le sport des sauts à répétition
Canine Sports | Canine Frisbee: The Sport of Repeated Jumps
Canine frisbee is spectacular, but mechanically demanding. In the absence of robust specific studies on disc dog, canine sports medicine can already anticipate the at-risk areas: shoulder, iliopsoas, back, and... Read more...

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