Most cats communicate through a variety of vocal noises, such as purring, hissing, meowing, to name a few. They generally display their own personalities through these vocalisations and most people find them very endearing… sometimes though they can be very annoying. Purring/meowing is the cat’s way of getting your attention and this is quite normal. […]
Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: I have a five years old cat (male) and want to get another three and a half months old kitten in. How should I introduce them and take care of both
Long body, wide-set green eyes, long and dense fur, and mild disposition – that’s how a Nebelung kitty is! The origin… The Nebelung cat is a breed from Russia – a variety of semi-longhaired Russian Blue. The word Nebelung means ‘creature of the mist’. This is a rare breed, some breeders can be found in
When we bring home a pup… we are bringing home a friend, a companion, a reliable and trustworthy member of the family. Hence, finding a healthy pup is important. Here are a few insights for adopting a healthy puppy. Case files… It’s been years since young Scamp died on a gloomy day, but the memory
JBF (India) Trust was established in the year 2003 with its main objective to undertake various activities to minimise sufferings of animals by providing veterinary care, facilitating more bearable and adorable life to them. Here’s a brief note on the organisation… After four years of successful service in Delhi, JBF (India) Trust expanded its work
My sweet pup called Prince is a cute Lhasa Apso… He loves to eat ice cream, bread and butter. My mom calls him goat because of his longing for peas, green beans, and most of all, methi & curry leaves. He is my mom’s son without him she can’t live a single moment. Prince likes
We have a three years old genuine ‘All Indian’ Mongrel whom I chanced upon three years back in our society. We named him Burpy because as a pup he burped a lot! But we eventually came to know that he could make all sorts of noise, such as snoring, etc. Since we found him coincidently
Have been a pet parent for years, now I am the doting parent of ‘Bond’ named after James Bond, my adorable six years old white Labrador. He is the most good looking member of our family. With his huge head and melting eyes, he sure is a stunner and can win any pageant. As for
Skin…the lifeguard The skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of the body. It forms a barrier to protect the body from infections, infestations and other harmful elements. It also maintains body’s internal environment, prevents loss of moisture and other body constituents. Its daily exposure to outside environment makes it susceptible
Don’t leave Fido at home–your favourite canine companion can also enjoy the luxury of The Pierre, a Taj Hotel overlooking New York’s Central Park. This classic hotel has introduced a red-carpet worthy gourmet room service menu to cater to your precious pooch, with specialty dishes named for famous dogs celebrated in award-winning movies and popular
If you stay in Ghaziaba, you have a new place to pamper your pooches. Drop in at Kaushambi Pet Shop, Shop No 25-26, Supertech Rameshwar Arcade Complex, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad or call at: 9350845166, 0120-2770146.
During summer it is very important to keep your pets perfectly groomed as it contributes to their overall health and happiness. Groom your pet at home like a professional with WAHL’s Pro Series Rechargeable Cord/Cordless Pet Clipper Kit specially designed for animal fur. Ideal for heavy-duty clipping and trimming the kit contains 4 Guide Combs,
Dr Velisetty Ashok Kumar has been appointed as head of Novartis India Animal Health Division since January 2012. In addition, he is head of South Asia for Animal Health. He joined Novartis Animal Health India in 2005 in the position of General Manager, Techno – Marketing and took over as Deputy BU Head in 2009.
Pet’s health has to be monitored and anything out of the ordinary has to be taken care of immediately. Diarrhea is a common cause of panic. Abnormal stool calls for a visit to the vet, but it is important that the causes of diarrhea are understood so that treatment and sometimes even prevention are possible.
Q: My 10-year-old Rottweiler Tarzan has developed a mole between his paws – it was operated two years back but now it has grown back again causing him pain. He has other moles on his body- but the one on his paw makes him limp. Please advice. – Vinita Patel, Vadodara Dr KG Umesh: Neoplastic
