It was a heavenly sight; six adorable, puffy balls were rolling on each other. The proud mother was licking them, turn by turn. Amongst these cute creatures was lying our bundle of joy – Rossie! My uncle instantly picked her up and asked his friend, if he could give this female Pomeranian to him, forever. […]
Have you heard about clicker training or still wondering what it is all about? Well, let’s start here with the basics of what ‘clicker’ is. Clicker training is achieving the desired behaviour by rewarding it using a ‘clicker’ – named so given for its distinct ‘click’ sound it makes combined with positive reinforcement. So, if
Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is currently working for WALTHAM
Dr K G Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is currently working for
Giving medicines to your loved ones is always a task and when that loved one is your pooch, it is even more stressful…these bundles of energy have all the strength to resist them. Here’s how to give various medications like ear drops, eye drops, pills and skin medication to your pooch. The first thing that
For an athlete, there’s no higher honour than winning an Olympic gold medal… for a writer, it’s a Pulitzer Prize… and for a professional pet groomer, it’s a Cardinal Crystal Grooming Achievement Award. Since their inception in 1988, the ‘Crystal Awards’ have come to signify the very highest standards of excellence in the pet grooming
A typical show dog in India is generally a champion dog, imported from a good breeder overseas. But most breeders overseas are not too keen on sending dogs to India as they feel that dogs in India are kept and bred just for money. Why? A typical show dog who is generally imported from a
Hypothyroidism is due to impaired production and secretion of the thyroid hormones, which results in a decreased metabolic rate. It is the most common endocrinopathy of the dog. The clinical signs are quite variable and almost any organ system may be involved. Causes of hypothyroidism The thyroid gland is a small gland that is situated
What are the common pooch diseases? Does a particular breed have any specific problem? How can we keep our pooch healthy? These are just a few of the questions that plague a pet parent’s mind. Read on to know more about them. Skin diseases are by far the most common diseases in dogs. Let’s see
You are working… should this be the reason to deter you from being blessed with the love and companionship of a pooch? No! Here’s how you can have a mutually satisfying, rewarding relationship with your pooch and how he can adjust in the 9 to 5 groove. Right reason: Adopt for the right reasons. Do
Dogs are man’s best friends and love them till the end of their lives. Hachiko, an Akita in Japan, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his pet parent. Even after his pet parent’s death, Hachiko waited for him at Shibuya Railway Station for nine years, hoping that he will be back again one day
Beautiful music serenading throughout the entire premises, giving an effect of tranquility and relaxation, attractive wall paintings adorning the walls and giving it a lively look…don’t be surprised, you are at Nandini Veterinary Hospital. And that’s not all, the doctors and the facilities are best in the class… ensuring complete cure and relaxing experience for
Canine Parvo and Canine Distemper are two commonly prevalent diseases in pooches but the good news is that they can be prevented – with effective use of vaccines. Here’s more on vaccinating the right way! Vaccination is an artificial induction of actively acquired immunity by administration of a non-pathogenic form of a disease causing agent.
Training a dog should be a part of one’s daily routine, it helps keeping the pet parent challenged to achieve the goal by experimenting with different ways, besides keeping their dog psychologically challenged. To achieve your goal, you need to have a knowledgeable trainer. Here’s how to select the right trainer for your pooch. By
