Looking after your pet’s health is probably the most important gift that you can give them. Some diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure build up over a long period of time and very often pet parents are not even aware that their pet is affected. Chronic kidney disease (CKD): CKD is the […]
We tend to forget that dogs do not communicate in the same way as humans. Training is the key to preventing dog bites. By that we mean that dogs, children and adults need to be trained in how to approach and communicate effectively. Humans make eye contact when communicating and make contact through an open
Sports channels, sports bars, sports quota… Sports are an integral part of our lives, so why should our furry friends be devoid of the fun and entertainment that come as a complimentary gift with any sport? In the last issue, we discussed a few dog sports like Flyball, Disc Dogs, Dock Jumping, Herding Trial and
Alert, confident, self-assured and at the same time cute – a Yorkie is an attention-seeker, but with those lovely looks and beautiful temperament, attentions come to them naturally. Here’s more about this awesome breed. If you ask to define Yorkies in one sentence, it would say – ‘Big personalities in a small package!’ A well-groomed
– never to be forgotten Mickey… you will be missed. The front porch will certainly not be the same without you. Our hearts will miss a piece now that you are gone. Thank you for sharing 11 out of your 14 years with us. We are so glad we adopted you when you were three
A new breed of pet parents has emerged- those who get trained by their dogs and their hilarious habits. But if you think of it- which I am pretty sure- Sparkle must be finding each and every habit of mine hilarious. The habits, I am sure, he likes of me are when I take him
Editorial + Sparkle Struck! Dog Breed Profile + Stunning Yorkshire Terrier Dog Training + Sports for the pooch + Dos and Don’ts for avoiding dog bites + Prevent fireworks fear + Inspiring tail Dog Health + Key kidney knowledge + Find out about kidney emergencies + Why does your dog eat grass? Fun & Features
Compassion for animals is the noblest of all virtues…and serving these mute creatures is the biggest charity…this might be just a thought for us but for C Padmavathi and C Narasimhamoorthy, who run Animal Welfare and Protection Trust (AWPT) at Santhoshapuram in Tambaram, it is an every day reality. …and it started In 1999 the
Now, this is what we call luxury! A hi-tech bungalow in Gloucestershire has 50 percent space as a deluxe living quarter for two danes with sheepskin-lined raised beds, a lounge, a Rs 11 lakh sound system, a 52 inch plasma screen TV, a temperature-controlled spa, cameras connected to internet…what more can you ask for? The
We all know that arthritis is a common ailment of old age but not many of us would know that it is the case with our pooches as well. If your pooch is not willing to play or work or has slowed down, he might be suffering from arthritis. But help is here at hand!
Editorial + Magical Nine Dog Breed Profile + Amazing Alaskan Huskies Dog Training + Being Social! + Train them young! + Sports for the Pooch-Part I Dog Health + Controlling pest on + Dental care: a key to general well being Dog Grooming + The science of pet odour + Groom them young! + Scintillating
Puppies don’t come programed to be good dogs. They require love, nurturing and training to become healthy and happy adults. Without instruction they would rely on feral instincts to survive. Dogs are directly descended from wolves. This is not the behavior you probably want in a family pet. Luckily dogs have been domesticated for many
Canine Babesiosis is a highly fatal disease of dogs. It is caused by blood protozoan called Babesia canis and is spread by ticks. Babesiosis has worldwide prevalence, mostly in regions where the tick vectors are prevalent. This disease occurs in all age groups of dogs but young pets tend to become infected more often and
Pet parenting is responsibility, love, care, quality time, discipline, training and much more. Read on… There is a family living in my neighbourhood who have two dogs as pets, Betty and Ketty. The family leaves in the morning to work and the poor pooches are left on the mercy of God. It seems that they
It’s a myth that high level of proteins causes aggression and kidney failure in pets. Here’s the myth buster. Role of proteins: Proteins perform numerous functions in the body, encompassing roles as diverse as structural components of practically all body tissues, enzymes for digestion of food and metabolic reactions, homeostatic hormones and transport proteins, and
