Large dogs with mesmerising oriental eyes, quiet but intelligent, Akitas form excellent companion animals. An Akita named Hachiko became immortal after he patiently waited at the railway station for his master to return for almost 10 years, oblivious of the fact that his master had died when he was at work. A statue of Hachiko […]
Blessed with the marking and attitude of the magnificent Cheetahs and an affectionate temperament, the Savannahs are simply superb. Wild beautiful looks… Savannahs are the largest of all pet cats with the longest legs compared to body size of any cat in the world. They are the only cats to have hooded eyes, which is
Fleas are cosmopolitan ectoparasites with a large variety of hosts. For companion animals and humans, Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) and dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) represent the most important species worldwide. Apart from causing flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), the ability of fleas to function as vectors for disease pathogens, such as Rickettsia & Bartonella spp. bacteria,
Expression is the ‘key’ – we learn about this more everyday from our cool canines. Alsoby, Shweta Khurana they are always in the moment –not thinking about what’s happened or worried about the future. Many of life’s simple yet Valuable lessons can be learnt from our precious paws who are always giving. Kids too enjoy
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Summer’s here! The kids can’t wait for the vacations to start, and parents wish they’d never. It’s all fine when the kids come back after a tiring day at school, but how do you match their energy levels when they are unbridled from the burdens of a taxing day at school. Time for Juno, the
Abscesses developed due to puncture wounds inflicted during fights among male cats are very common. Here are some symptoms and protection measures of abscesses. Sudhersena At the Blue Cross animal shelter, we very often come across several tomcats with abscesses. Abscesses contain pus that usually occur as a result of puncture wounds inflicted during cat
Pooch love seems to be in the genes. Meet actress Divya Seth who not only shares her profession with her mother Sushma Seth but also her love for pooches. The quiet appearance of Divya Seth in Shahid-Kareena flick Jab We Met as Shahid’s mother made the character truly unforgettable. Better known as the ‘Majhli’ of
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 one year old cat prefers wet food and is not eating her dry cat food. Is it ok to feed her wet food only? We are mixing the wet food
Your dog is good for your kid for more reasons than you can think. Let’s see how. Ever seen the twinkle in your child’s eyes when he sees a pup or a dog he likes? He wants to go close to him Smart dogs for smart kids pet him and more often than not, would
Doggies’ day out at vet’s place is an ordeal for most of the pet parents. But with a better understanding and a Dr Hitesh Swali attending a furry patient few precautions we can make it easier for our furry friends. Let us start with understanding the problem first. Dogs show stressful symptoms once they are
My best friends are my two pooches – Dolly and Gold. Dolly is very playful and naughty while Gold – a big daddy, is simply adorable and loves to take bath. I take both of them out for a walk. They are my life and God’s fantastic gift to me. All three of us are
If you are not fulfilling the breed specific needs of your dog, you are creating a rift and he may not have a balanced life. In order to build a bond between you and your dog, it is very important to really understand what the dog needs and how their psychology works. If you’re not
There is no animal who will investigate a different smell more earnestly than the cat. Their sense of smell is highly developed and very little escapes them. Cats will pick up new smells in many ways… their owner’s clothing, another cat’s coat, smells coming in from an open window, plants and perfume. Sniffing seems to
Ayraa Pet Products, Mumbai launches three more products for pets, viz Ayraa Long Coat Shampoo – (Neem & Tea-Treel Oil); Ayraa Silky & Shiny Conditioner; and Ayraa Oral Fresh (Mouth Freshener). The Long Coat Conditioning Shampoo is specially formulated for all long coats, to protect skin from sunburn, remove dandruff and prevents multiple skin problem
