Recognising and understanding behaviour Author: Christiane Blenski Publisher: Hubble & Hattie (Pp 80, ISBN 978-1-845843-84-7) If you are a pet parent or a dog lover who wishes to understand canine behaviour, then this book is for you. Dogs use their body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – all are used […]
All those who have seen the recent Bollywood flick Vicky Donor would agree how important it is to have a healthy donor for cases of artificial insemination. The same holds true for canines as well. The process… Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process of collection of semen from the male and depositing it through artificial
That small tiny little parasite – the commonly found tick, can be the source of dreaded tick paralysis. Here’s how to prevent and treat it. Tick paralysis is a very serious and fatal disease caused by certain species of ticks. Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are amongst the most dangerous parasites that can affect your pet.
The word ‘fleas’ often gives us nightmares – they can make life miserable for our furry friends. Since life cycle of fleas is complex, it is important to know about their life cycle to get rid of them. The risks… Fleas are cosmopolitan ectoparasites with a large variety of hosts. For companion animals and humans,
Two is better than one? So you’ve decided to expand your family and get a dog. Wow great, but then you think- wait a minute, what if I get two? That would mean double the fun, double the excitement at almost the same cost – right? Wrong! Why two? Often prospective pet parents tend to
Q: I am taking care of a dog who met with an accident in November 2011. He had a fracture in lumber region near pelvic girdle but now he is walking. He is suffering from anal fistula and urine and stool problem. He is trying to pass stool and urine but in an uncontrolled way.
“Hmm… It’s 4:30 pm already. Does anyone realise it’s my tea and biscuit time? Woof! Woof! Where is everybody?” In walked Asha with a small cup of tea and four Marie biscuits and promptly came Bambie’s bright pink tongue out, licking her own nose and mouth. My 11 years old German Shepherd, Bambie, suffered from
Our pooches love us in many ways…sometimes they even inspire us to do better in life…let’s celebrate tales about few inspiring tails. I’m 42 years old single dad with three boys. I was Staff Sergeant and spent 10 years in the Air Force Special Jason and Napal… made for each other Operations Command as a
Shallu Jindal, a multifaceted personality is full of life always…a dancer, social worker, an avid lover of art, author, and above all a compassionate pooch pal, she plays diverse roles with aplomb. When we tried to explore her canine connections more… she brimmed with unconditional love for her pooch – Chester. Donning many hats New
When it comes to breeding, a lot of myths surround it. Here are a few of them. Myth: Breeding a flighty female dog will steady her temperament. Fact: There is no evidence of this at all. A female-dog with unstable temperament may actually become more agitated when her protective instincts regarding her litter come into
Various myths about pet grooming always make us doubtful even while doing the right things. Here are some common grooming facts rectifying the realities obscured by general myths. Myth: Nail grinders are safer than clippers. URMILA Fact: There is nothing like nail grinders are safe than clippers. Both are equally safe. But nail grinders
There are many myths surrounding training your dog. Here are the facts for some of the popular training myths. Myth: If a dog can’t learn behaviour, he is stubborn, dominant, stupid or a combination of the three. Fact: Dogs are just like people. Some dogs learn quickly while others will take time and more guidance.
By the time they are three years old, 80 percent of dogs show signs of gum disease, caused by a build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth. Regularly brushing your dog’s teeth is a great way to prevent this problem and help his teeth and gums stay healthy and it can be an
When it rains, it pours… it is the time when dogs require extra care. Here’s how to keep the monsoon blues away. Grooming for health… Keep their ears clean by using medicated wipes wrapped on your finger and do it gently. Wax flares up during more humidity. Teeth need to be kept clean but if
Like children, puppies learn at different speeds, and so as a pet parent you need to respect the individual pace of development and the fact that your puppy is still very young. 1. Learning his name: Never scream your puppy’s name – he has a very acute sense of hearing and shouting will just stress
