Abandoning a pet is the most cruel act. It is akin to deserting your loved one on the streets. Here’s a checklist to see if you are indeed a ‘doggy’ person. Puppy…your child… Adopting a pet is a crucial decision. But after the initial frenzy is over, the puppy starts getting neglected. Sometimes, he is […]
Do you know why your pooch wags his tail? The most obvious reply would be that dog wags when he’s excited or happy about something. But that’s not all… the way your pooch wags his tail shows how he is feeling… sometimes happy, sometimes sad and sometimes even angry. Here’s more on wagging tails. As
A young talent of the 7th generation in an unbroken chain of the Senia Bangash School, Amaan Ali Khan is the elder son and disciple of sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and grandson of Haafiz Ali Khan. Initiated into the fine art of sarod playing at a very tender age, Amaan began his public performances
Which breed of dog comes to your mind when you see a wolf? Yes, a German Shepherd Dog! But it is not a mere resemblance as wolves are the ancestors of pooches–which is evident in early fossils and other historical traces. Here’s a sneak peek into the primitive period when canines used to live in
He was not a medical graduate but he was a doctor who helped autistic children in dog-assisted therapy at the Saraswathi Kendra Learning Centre, Chennai. And he was a Labrador, fondly called Dr Moosa, who left for his heavenly abode recently. A tribute to this angel who helped many children in need. Moosa’s first steps
The skin is a large, metabolically active organ with a high demand for protein and other nutrients; consequently, alterations in the animal’s internal environment, particularly its own nutrient supply, are reflected in the condition of the skin and coat. Here are the key influencers on hair shedding in dogs. Hair growth cycles are established during
Grooming is a delight for pooches and one can choose from a range of services – right from pawdicure to herbal elixirs, massages, aromatherapy, hibiscus petal shampoo, paws drenched in butter balm, lavender magic or the full grooming sensation like the spa – all this leads to a well-groomed city pooch. Here’s a peek into
Many pet parents attribute the dominating nature of their dog for all their bad manners. Here’s why it is wrong and what should be done towards a well-behaved dog. The excuse for a disobedient dog… “He is very dominant.” Of all the words used to describe the goofy dog who was vying for my heart
What are the phases in periodontal disease? Phase 1. Dental plaque: The micro-organisms naturally present in the mouth cavity combine with the saliva and food debris to form a film on the tooth’s surface: dental plaque. As it is invisible to the naked eye, it needs to be dyed in order to be disclosed. Phase
A pet pooch can be your child’s best friend but compassion and respect for household pets is an important personality trait that is best inculcated during the early years of life. Here’s how to develop the intangible bond of love between your kid and pooch. Although most children have a natural affinity towards nature and
Facebook, Twitter, screen awards, advertisements… our pooches are everywhere. The recently concluded Golden Collar Awards came as a pleasant surprise – our pooches really deserve to be awarded for their hard work. Whether they are on or off screen, they are true companions… truly a delight for all. Their unconditional love, loyalty, friendship is unmatched…
Which breed of dog comes to your mind once you see a wolf? Yes, a German Shepherd! But, it is not a mere resemblance; wolves are the ancestors of pooches, which is evident in early fossils and other historical traces. Here’s a sneak peek into the primitive time when canines lived in wild before reincarnating
The natural desire of a cat is to scratch. To enable her to do so and not to destroy furniture it is advisable to use a cat scratching post. Cat scratching posts are made of wood/ rough surface where in a cat can scratch and it also has different levels wherein a cat can hide
Watch dogs alert owners by barking out loud where as guard dogs are capable of stopping an intruder. Some dogs are good watch dogs but not good guard dogs. Some small breeds also bark and are very good at alerting owners when they send some activity which is not ordinary. some good watch dogs are-Doberman
The housecat/ domestic cat is valued for her companionship. She has a better sense of smell and hearing than humans. There are various breeds of cats which are bred by registered breeders. The number of feral or stray cats world wide is also huge. Now cats are very popular world over and their history can
