Various myths about pet grooming always make us doubtful even while doing the right things. Here are some common grooming facts rectifying the realities obscured by general myths. Myth: Nail grinders are safer than clippers. URMILA Fact: There is nothing like nail grinders are safe than clippers. Both are equally safe. But nail grinders […]
There are many myths surrounding training your dog. Here are the facts for some of the popular training myths. Myth: If a dog can’t learn behaviour, he is stubborn, dominant, stupid or a combination of the three. Fact: Dogs are just like people. Some dogs learn quickly while others will take time and more guidance.
By the time they are three years old, 80 percent of dogs show signs of gum disease, caused by a build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth. Regularly brushing your dog’s teeth is a great way to prevent this problem and help his teeth and gums stay healthy and it can be an
When it rains, it pours… it is the time when dogs require extra care. Here’s how to keep the monsoon blues away. Grooming for health… Keep their ears clean by using medicated wipes wrapped on your finger and do it gently. Wax flares up during more humidity. Teeth need to be kept clean but if
Like children, puppies learn at different speeds, and so as a pet parent you need to respect the individual pace of development and the fact that your puppy is still very young. 1. Learning his name: Never scream your puppy’s name – he has a very acute sense of hearing and shouting will just stress
Every breed of dog is different…there are some physical or behavioural characteristics that set them apart from other breeds. Here are EIGHT such breeds we have loved and admired! 1. Black-tongued Chow Chows…only literally! Original root: Originated from China, Chow Chow is locally known as Songshi Quan which literally means Puffy Lion Dog.
Excellent to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Dogs & Pups, the magazine committed to responsible pet parenting. The number 8 itself is mystical – in Hinduism, it is the number of abundance… In Islam, eight angels carry the holy throne of Allah in heaven while in Christianity, they believe in the spiritual Eighth day! Even
Mekong Bobtail: Friends forever A little God in a beautiful graceful cat’s body! For many centuries these amazing cats have been admired, respected and even worshipped by their royal patrons. And today their spectacular exotic appearance, bright character and unusually high intelligence conquer the hearts! Once settled in your soul, the Mekong Bobtail will stay
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee party organised recently in the UK witnessed pooches in different attires, which impressed onlookers who dropped their jaws in surprise! Be it any occasion, whether the monarch’s 60th Anniversary or London 2012 Olympics, doggies could select wardrobes which depicted patriotism in an impressive way. Specially designed Union Jack print on their attires complemented
Summers are a great time to dash into water – it’s a great way to beat the heat. Even dogs love to swim. Here are a few tips to keep your pooch safe in the pool, especially those who are entering the water for the first time: Wait: Never throw your dog into the water.
Stages, causes and consequences Vomiting (or Emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one’s stomach through the mouth. Although it probably evolved as a mechanism for expelling ingested poisons, vomiting may result from many causes not related to poisoning. Here’s more on it. Stages of vomition… There are six stages of vomition. In
Ever thought how your cat laps up the water or milk so fast? A research by Pedro M Reis and Roman Stocker of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, joined by Sunghwan Jung of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Jeffrey M Aristoff of Princeton has revealed the secret of lapping. These four engineers have discovered that
Editorial Energy, excitement and exuberance Breed Profile Toy Fox Terrier: Pawfect pawsome pooch Beat the heat! Fun@wags We like to Pawrty FAQs about neutering Pet travel Wags can tag along… The teen ache! Remembrance The magical power of my dog Pawtrait Capturing pawssionate moments… Picture Perfect Paws and their stars Throwing up! Stages,causes and consequences
You have probably heard many interesting facts about cats like they have more bones than humans; they can feel with their whiskers, their urine glows in the dark, etc. Here are a few more interesting facts about your cool felines. What’s in a name: A group of cats is called a Clowder, a male cat
Cats are carnivores and they need to eat a meat-based diet. Certain nutrients are available in meat-based diet only and these are lost to the cat if she is fed only vegetarian diet. For healthy growth, cats need amino acids from proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and water. Proteins Proteins, which provide the much needed
