Normal cycle of hair growth The skin of cats and dogs is completely covered with hair made up of compound hair follicles except for the nose, footpads and mucocutaneous junctions of each body orifice. Three types of hair are present, the primary or guard hair, the secondary hair and the tactile or sinus hair. The […]
Mallika Sarabhai – a synonym of woman power – is a multifaceted personality… a dancer, choreographer, publisher, activist, writer, actor… and above all a compassionate animal lover. But ask her and she always tends to call herself a communicator. Here’s more about her concern about care for all living beings … especially the tailwaggers. Mallika,
Most pet parents are not sure what brushes are to be used to keep their dog’s coat healthy, and they complain that they brush every day but the shedding does not stop or the coat is matting and refuses to dematt. Here’s how to choose the right brush according to the coat of the dog.
Nutritional supplement Supplement given outside normal meal times, provide a response to needs linked to specific situations. Today, Royal Canin is innovating nutritional supplement born from Health Nutrition: Educ, for training puppies and adult dogs. Age, breed, sensitivities… Royal Canin has been providing dogs and cats with the most precise nutritional answers, whatever their specific
Love comes unannounced and this is what exactly happened! I never imagined that I will be a pet parent someday. It’s my daughter who taught me how to love a pet. In fact, she was always afraid of dogs but wanted to have one. I don’t know how this miracle happened in my life as
Long, floppy, big, soft, and droopy ears make Basset Hounds unique and lovable. But these unique ear flaps along with short and stumpy legs and his sniffy nature make situation warranted for constant management to avoid ear problems. Here’s how to take care of your Basset’s ears. Basset Hound Basset Hound’s large pendant ears do
Small, short-legged, scent hound…the Basset Hound is known for both his sense of smell and long hanging ears that sweep the ground! What’s in a name: The name Basset is derived from French word bas which means ‘low.’ Bassets do have very short legs that keep them low to the ground. Originally bred for tracking
“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, big or small, young or old. He doesn’t care ifby, Shweta Khurana you’re not smart, not popular, not a good joke-teller, not the best athlete, nor the best-looking person. To your dog, you are the greatest, the smartest, the nicest human being who was ever born.
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I spent a nice penny on these and expect a lot more for my money. The sound is great and it makes listening to music much more enjoyable and they are very stylish but if you wear these for longer then a 20 min period you will start getting a headache and feel like your
The concept of using food to train is often considered a form of bribery. The fact is that dogs adapt to whatever works best! If you know how to use food, your dog will offer the right behaviour to get it. Else you might end up with a dog who demands a treat or an
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+ Editorial + Breed Profile + Common food myths busted! + Mastering the art of canine communication + Inspiring tails + Starter kit for puppies + Female vs Male Is love gender specific? + Fur dressing – Brush to shine + It’s all in the ears! + In memory of Richie + Picture Perfect + Paws and their stars + Ask the expert… + Training secrets
Your older kitty might live peacefully with other pet companions in the house. But there is no surety about him happily accepting a new member to the family. Here’s some extra attention which your older cat will require when a new kitty comes home. First sight… In their first meeting, two feline buddies get to
Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: My cat is extremely vocal when I put on my shoes to step out- he keeps following me and keeps a close contact. My family says after I leave, he sulks
