Manuela Bauer

Freelance Author

Manuela Bauer writes, shoots and speaks as a freelance author on topics relating to pets and wild animals. For the well-known pet show “Hundkatzemaus” on Vox, she has produced around 100 reports with presenters Diana Eichhorn and Frank Weber. But her range of topics also includes exciting docu-soaps about wild mustangs and animal welfare reports about animal testing or pigs in factory farming. She has been writing for various dog magazines since 2018 and also produces podcasts. She also works as a voice-over artist and lends her voice to Dr. Michelle Oakley for the successful series “The Yukon Vet” (running on “National Geographic” since 2014). Professionally, Manuela is fascinated by all kinds of animals, from woodlice to zebra mongooses. In her private life, her heart beats for cats and, since she became a garden owner, for snails of all kinds.

Far-Reaching Consequences Why You Shouldn't Feed Bread to Ducks

Many people still unfortunately feed ducks with bread. PETBOOK explains why this harms the waterfowl.

Beagle standing in the meadow and sneezing

Diagnosis, Treatment Cats and Dogs Can Also Develop a Pollen Allergy — These Are the Symptoms

Not only humans, but also dogs and cats can develop a pollen allergy. How owners can deal with it and what you should know.

Border Collies are particularly intelligent dogs

Studies Show How to Recognize Whether Your Dog is Particularly Intelligent

Scientists have conducted a study to identify particularly intelligent dogs and how they learn. Read more about this on PETBOOK.

Fatal Within Minutes The Most Poisonous Animals in the World

Just one bite or sting is enough to send a person or animal to the afterlife in no time at all. PETBOOK reveals the most poisonous animals.

Big differences How much sleep do dogs need?

How much sleep dogs need depends on various factors including age, health, activity, size, and breed. PETBOOK explains.

On the road at lofty heights How high can birds actually fly?

Birds, the acrobats of the air, have many amazing abilities. PETBOOK has investigated how high birds can fly.

Causes and treatment Does your dog's bottom slide across the floor? This is what's behind it

If a dog - or cat - slides across the floor with its bottom, this usually has health reasons that need to be treated.

Young woman holds a cat in her arms and gives it a kiss

Zoonoses Feline zoonoses: Cats can transmit these diseases to humans

Some diseases can pass from cats to humans. These are known as feline zoonoses. PETBOOK explains what these are and how to treat them.

A cat sits on a cat-proof balcony and is stroked

Secured Outdoor Access How to cat-proof your balcony and keep it varied

Cats without outdoor access should have a balcony or terrace at their disposal. Read how to cat-proof your balcony and make it varied.

Acrobats on four paws How high can cats jump?

PETBOOK reveals how high cats can jump, the physical performance behind it and which cat breeds are particularly good at jumping.

Freshwater aquarium These 5 ornamental fish are suitable for beginners

There are many different species for aquariums. We explain here which ornamental fish are suitable for beginners.

Fruity snack Which fruits are dogs (not) allowed to eat?

Many fruits provide dogs with important vitamins and nutrients. But which fruits can and should dogs eat and which ones are unsuitable?

Processing in sleep What do dogs dream about?

Dogs dream just like us humans. PETBOOK reveals how often our four-legged friends dream and whether we appear in them.

Sloths are not ranked number 1 The 8 slowest animals in the world

There are true masters of deceleration in the animal world. PETBOOK presents the eight slowest and most leisurely animals.

Keeping them in a terrarium How can you provide newts a species-appropriate home?

To keep newts in a species-appropriate way, there are a few things you should keep in mind when setting up your aquarium or terrarium.

When shampoo no longer helps Tips for getting rid of stubborn dog odors

It can be difficult to remove odors from the coat of a dog after they have rolled in feces or dead carcasses. These tricks will help.

Keeping a rabbit free in the home requires some preparation

Species-appropriate housing Tips for letting rabbits move freely within the home

In order to meet their needs, owners should keep their rabbits free within the home. What they should keep in mind.

Ornamental birds, such as budgerigars, sometimes lay unfertilized eggs. PETBOOK explains why this happens and what owners should be aware of

Breeding behavior Why do pet birds lay unfertilized eggs?

Many pet birds lay eggs, even when kept as pets. We explain the reason they do this and what you should bear in mind.