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Herzhusten beim Hund: verständlich erklärt (und warum das Halsband oft alles verschlimmert)

A heart cough means that the cough is related to the heart because the heart is no longer working as efficiently as before. This either creates pressure in the chest cavity or leads to congestion .

Many dogs develop cardiac cough due to a typical age-related change: the mitral valve (a heart valve) becomes leaky over time. This is particularly common in small to medium-sized dogs, but can affect any dog.

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Die Geschichte des Labradors: Herkunft, Zuchtziel und warum Führung heute trotzdem entscheidend ist

The Labrador Retriever did not originate in England, even though the breed was significantly shaped there. Its roots lie in Newfoundland (Canada) . In the 18th and 19th centuries, so-called St. John's Dogs worked alongside fishermen there. These dogs were not guards, herders, or fighters. They were working partners. Their task was to transport nets, carry ropes, and retrieve equipment or fish from the water.

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