Four Paws Guides

Our guides offer numerous tips and useful information for everyday life with an animal.

Happy sheep on show

Shopping guide for winter fashion

From wool to down - have a heart for animals this winter

Rabbit listening

The Proper Lifting and Lowering of a Rabbit

What a you should know about carring of a rabbit

Sleeping rabbit

Health Checklist for Rabbits

A regular and thorough rabbit health check is very important. As flight-animals, rabbits are masters at hiding health problems

Rabbit eating

A Balanced Diet for a Rabbit

As for every animal, an adequate diet is essential for rabbits to stay healthy, fit and satisfied.

Close up of a white rabbit

How the Rabbit was Domesticated

Rabbits represent the domesticated form of the game-rabbit and belong to the most popular domestic animals

Rabbit enclosure

How to Design a Rabbit Enclosure

Make rabbits feel at home

Rabbit in snow

Rabbit Winter Care

A how-to guide to making your rabbit enclosure winter-proof

White rabbit

Rabbits as Pets

Guide for pet owners: Rabbits do not belong in cages - so keep the residence appropriate to the species

dogs in the office

Dogs in the Office

Tips and tricks for a healthy working relationship with your canine colleague

Gray stray-cat on little roof with snow

New Year's Eve: Minimising Your Pet's Stress

A guide for pet owners

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5 animal-friendly Ideas for Christmas

FOUR PAWS Guide for Animal Lovers

Have yourself a Merry Cruelty-Free Christmas Dinner

FOUR PAWS recommends animal-friendly food alternatives

Pets in Winter

A guide for pet owners

Christmas with Pets

A guide for pet owners: dangers under the Christmas tree

dog get petted by his owner

Clicker training for Pets

Encouraging positive behaviour through positive reinforcement

Fruit and vegetables seasonal calendar

Animal-friendly food is always in season!

Nutrition Guide

A FOUR PAWS nutrition guide

Halloween – Scary for Pets too

A guide for pet owners

Protect Guinea Pigs from Summer Heat

The importance of keeping guinea pigs cool in the summer

Animal Welfare and Tourism

Selfies taken with bears in chains, on the back of an elephant or petting lion cubs. Animal welfare should not stop on holiday.

Correctly remove ticks

Due to the mild weather, ticks are now active almost all year round.

Guinea Pigs – Their Most Common Illnesses

Guide for guinea pig owners: Guinea pigs are generally robust animals. However, certain illnesses tend to affect them more often than others

Guinea Pigs as Pets

Guide for pet owners: What to do to make the little rodents feel comfortable with you

Clicker Training for Guinea Pigs

This method is mostly known from training with dogs

Common Mistakes when Keeping Guinea Pigs

Here are some of the most common errors made while keeping guinea pigs

Health Checklist for Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are susceptible to a range of diseases. Regular health checks can help you to recognise and deal with problems early on.

Putting Guinea Pigs Together

Guide for pet owners: How do you get a harmonic group?

Guinea Pigs – Their History

Where do they come from originally? How did they reach Europe? Where does their name come from?

Keeping Guinea Pigs in an Apartment

Given the right living conditions, guinea pigs can be kept in an apartment

A Balanced Diet for a Guinea Pig

Guide for guinea pig owners: They are exclusively plant-eaters (herbivores), feeding only on grass, hay, vegetables and fruit

A Natural Life for a Guinea pig

Interesting background facts about these lovely rodents

Hot Asphalt – A Danger to your Dog’s Paws

A danger to your dog’s paws

Travelling with a Dog

Responsible pet ownership guide

Tips for Mother's Day

9 ideas for Mother's Day gifts to help protect animals

Moulting: Dogs & Cats

Advice for pet owners: expect a 'hairy' spring and autumn

Beware of Ticks!

Caution helps to protect dogs and cats

What to Do if Your Dog Eats Poisoned Bait

Advice for dog lovers: important facts about dogs and poisoning

Dogs and their needs

What does my dog need?

Dogs in Autumn

A guide for dog owners

Living Together: Dogs & Humans

Guide for dog owners

Pets in Hot Weather

Guide for pet owners

Getting a Dog?

Things to consider before getting a dog

Getting a Cat?

Things to consider before getting a cat

Removing Cat Hair

Advice for cat owners: how to remove cat hair and prevent excessive shedding

Found a Hedgehog – What Now?

A guide for animal friends: how to effectively help hedgehogs in winter

Keeping Guinea Pigs in Outdoor Enclosures

The best way to keep guinea pigs is in a garden enclosure all year round, as this simulates their natural environment as closely as possible

Checklist: Getting a Pet

A guide for future pet owners

Living Together: Cats & Humans

Guide for dog owners