Sep Oct 2011
Charming Exotic Shorthair!Foster Care Ask the Expert.. Introducing a New Cat to Other Pets When it’s time to call a vet… The chic look!
Wool sucking: feline obsessive-compulsive disorder
We all love cuddling our balls of fur, giving them warm hugs, showing how much we care for them. But imagine if they start chewing our sweaters while we are expressing our love…well, a bit inconvenient. This strange behavior when they chew on sweaters, towels, blankets or even carpets is commonly called wool sucking… here’s
Preventing common kitty problems
We all know that prevention is better than cure. Here are a few ways to prevent common problems in your furry felines. We cannot keep our cats safe and well all the time, but a little forethought can help minimise the risks to Anthony Nichols which they are exposed. Our cats cannot understand what these
Caring for Your Cat: The Top Ten Essentials
Although your cat may act independent and be litter-trained, he still counts on you to provide him with food, water, safe shelter, regular veterinary care, companionship, and more. Take care of these ten essentials, and you’ll be guaranteed to develop a rewarding relationship with your feline companion. Outfit your cat with a collar and ID
July Aug 2011
Editorial Sparkling seven! Breed Profile Greater Swiss Mountain Dog loving all the way! Happy, jovial and loving – a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (GSMD) craves attention and human company. But, this is not the breed for everyone as they need a master with strong leadership skills. If you have the skills to handle him, bingo…you
Just say ‘no’ aversive training your cat
As much as you love him, it can be hard to maintain warm, fuzzy feelings when your cat scratches the furniture, jumps on the counters, or gnaws on plants. Of course, he’s just doing what comes naturally. Yelling or hitting won’t deter the bad behaviour, but it will make your cat fearful of you, which
When’s the time to seek a vet?
As a pet parent, we should learn to observe in detail and know when to take the cat to the vet. How do you decide? Know how much your cat eats. If this amount changes significantly (except in a growing kitten), know what the reason is. See the veterinarian in the absence of a good
Smarten up!
Your kitty is very conscious of her looks…let us also help him maintain his sparkling look! Coat care: Combing and brushing your cat once a week is an excellent habit as it helps reduce the incidence of hairballs. Place your cat on any comfortable surface. Use a fine-toothed comb on short-haired cats and a wide-toothed
What’s normal? What’s not?
Find out about your cat’s behaviour. Sleepyheads: Cats love to sleep and will keep sleeping even if it is noisy. Scratching: It is a normal behaviour for a cat to scratch. In order to prevent this unwanted behaviour, train him right when he is a kitten. Cats eat frequently: Cats eat frequently, sometimes even a
Watch out for fever!
It is very important to monitor your kitty’s body temperature to ensure she is healthy. Let’s see why. Case file… Tiger, my tripod feline pal, is usually active, naughty and playful. One day I noticed that he seemed to be in a lot of pain and was finding it difficult to walk or run. I
Playful Pixiebobs!
Intelligent, affectionate, loving and playful…a Pixiebob can give you hours of entertainment…playing, loving and cuddling with you. Muscular and solid, Pixiebobs are medium to large cats. Their eyes are triangular in shape and their brows are heavy. They usually have a short tail of almost nothing to about six inches. They may have kinks and
‘How Cheeka Became a Star’ and other dog stories
Remember the cute little Pug in the commercial for a telecommunication service provider? How did it become India’s most treasured dog? The book How Cheeka Became a Star gives answers to all these questions and more. Celebrities reveal their love for their pooches. This book is made all the more interesting with beautiful sketches, funny
Dosch launches two more pet products
Dosch Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd introduces two more pet products, viz. PET-O-FRESH – Mouth Freshener Spray (Pet Care Product) and DONTLIK (Pet Training Product). PET-O-FRESH Mouth Freshener Spray is an all-natural formula that quickly mixes safely with saliva to coat, teeth and gums. The ingredients then do all the work to break up bacteria, plaque and
Simplifying Pet Care
Anvis Inc consists of three main divisions – Pet Services, Pet Products and Pet Edutainment. Anvis Pet Services caters everything pet owners need to upkeep and well being of their pets, which include identifying breed, breeder and puppy; dog walking and grooming; pet boarding/foster homes/ pet sitting; training; pet transportation; emergency services; breeding your dog;
Another destination to pamper your pets
Cho Chweet, a pet shop to pamper and care your pets, has recently opened a new outlet in Adyar, Chennai. The pet shop already has successful pet shops at T Nagar and Anna Nagar in Chennai. The new address to pamper your canines is: B No. 50, First Main Road, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai.