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Darina Schweizer

I love anything with four legs or roots - especially my shelter cats Jasper and Joy and my collection of succulents. My favourite things to do are stalking around with police dogs and cat coiffeurs on reportages or letting sensitive stories flourish in garden brockis and Japanese gardens. 

109 articles


  • Opinion

    Changing the clocks? Pfft! Cats set the time

    by Darina Schweizer

  • News + Trends

    Litter tray recognises faces: this is the new Litter-Robot 5 Pro

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Opinion

    My volunteer cat-sitter turned out to be better than a professional one

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Cats get to sip Pawsecco at this hotel

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Growing chillies: how not to do it

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Product test

    Dusty leaves? Fluffy barbecue tongs should help

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    First aid for pets: what you need to know

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    The perfect litter box doesn’t exist – or does it?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Why cats have a secret ear pocket

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Why monstera leaves have holes

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Opinion

    Being honest isn’t a free pass to be rude

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Fascinating flora: these plants grow out of thin air

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Cat activity boards: gimmick or genuine brain games?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • News + Trends

    This study needs your cat videos

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    The craziest cardboard scratching boards in our range

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Van life with a dog: freedom or stress on four wheels?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Visit to the largest Japanese garden in Europe: Sabine Rusch reveals the secret of garden art

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Product test

    Flowers in bloom with Boum: this smart watering system is impressive

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Tilt windows of death: how to protect your cat

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    A childhood dream(a) comes true: these air mattresses are wild

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Opinion

    Cat vs. eye ointment: a battle in seven acts

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Product test

    Houseplants alone at home: does automatic watering work?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    This is why cats smell so good

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    Cool walking routes for dogs on hot days

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    My cats scratch next to the board – I scraper back

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Better pet than plant parent? These are the balcony shrubs for you

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Suddenly, a raccoon: what’s wrong with my cat?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Product test

    How to stop your cat from eating too fast

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Cat toys tested: Is analogue really better than automated?

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Opinion

    A dirty business: how my toilet brush lost its job

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Background information

    What it’s really like at an animal shelter: these five myths aren’t true

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Animal rights: Travelling with cats and dogs - what you need to know

    by Darina Schweizer

  • Guide

    Why your cat gets the zoomies

    by Darina Schweizer