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Darina Schweizer

Senior Editor

Darina.Schweizer@digitecgalaxus.ch

I love everything with four legs or roots – especially my rescue cats Jasper and Joy and my collection of succulents. I’m happiest following the scent of stories about police dogs and cat groomers – or cultivating thoughtful tales in garden flea markets and Japanese gardens.

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Background information

Tattooed leaves: how it works

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163

Product test

A cat-friendly home without odours? I’m testing an extra-strong air filter

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Opinion

What you gain when you part ways

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Guide

A vet’s top tips for dealing with fleas, ticks and other parasites

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Background information

These pruning shears are legendary

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Product test

Litter box vs. air purifier: which one passes the sniff test?

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Product test

Suba pet hair remover glove: trending online, terrible in reality

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3029

Guide

Why you save amphibians at 30 km/h

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3719

Background information

Praying plants: the secret of Maranta

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Product test

A fridge for cats: Do you really need one?

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Background information

Why do cats actually have thumbs?

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Guide

These DIY cat toys won’t break the bank

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Product test

My succulents test the solarium

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2315

Guide

Cold weather? Not a problem! I’ve decked out my plants with winter coats

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Opinion

Tea’s not boring – it’s rebellious

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Product test

Dry winter air? Not in this mini greenhouse

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Guide

Baking for the cat: my experiment with tuna biscuits

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Guide

These Christmas presents are recommended by cat professionals

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372

Product test

I now heat my feet like a grandma

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Background information

Practise ’til it clicks: how to teach your cat tricks with the clicker method

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242

Product test

I wanted to trap fruit flies – and ended up breeding an army

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Background information

Please don’t feed carnivorous plants!

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Opinion

Changing the clocks? Pfft! Cats set the time

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3813

News + Trends

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

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Opinion

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

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Background information

Cats get to sip Pawsecco at this hotel

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Guide

Growing chillies: how not to do it

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1827

Product test

Dusty leaves? Fluffy barbecue tongs should help

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4215

Guide

First aid for pets: what you need to know

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372

Guide

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

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5018

Background information

Why cats have a secret ear pocket

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Guide

Why monstera leaves have holes

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448

Opinion

Being honest isn’t a free pass to be rude

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