Your proud sweet feline is losing weight or is unusually lethargic…he is throwing up or is showing an abnormal behaviour…do not wait, call your vet immediately…your feline is probably sick. Here’s how to know if your kitty needs a professional care. Kitties can’t talk but as a pet parent, you can analyse when your kitty […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if all it took to introduce a new cat to your resident pet were a brief handshake and a couple of “HELLO, My Name is…” nametags? But, since we’re dealing with cats, not people, it’s just not that simple, so you’ll need to have some realistic expectations. Realistic expectations First, it’s
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 Bella gets wax frequently and keeps scratching her ears with her paws. There seem to be some small lumps inside her ears. Please help. – Bhavya Mohan, Mumbai Dr
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 three cats – the problem I have is that they keep peeing everywhere – how do I stop this? How do I get them used to using the litter
There is no one comparable to an Exotic Shorthair… they have a sweet teddy bear look, a docile and loving temperament and are much easier to maintain and groom. The Lazy Man’s Persians… Aptly termed as Lazy Man’s Persians, Exotic Shorthairs were bred to make a perfect pet for people who are looking for the
Located in Lake Town (Kolkata), Pooches N More is a one-stop shop for diverse varieties of pet foods, medicines, vaccines, accessories, toys, snacks and treats exclusively for both cats and dogs. Also, it has a veterinary clinic with round-the-clock emergency services, pathology and diagnostics, maternity services, infant care and operation theatre facilities. Grooming centre, nutritional
Almost all pet parents must have seen cases of allergies exhibited as a rash and/or scratching by the dog, without any obvious reason or change in immediate environment. Most of these cases respond poorly or temporarily to medications and warrants an investigation targeted towards identifying the causative allergen. All dogs showing allergic symptoms should be
Six years ago, we acquired our first pet, the breeder showed us litters of different breeds…but we immediately fell in love with a brindle Boxer pup – as we went to pick her up, another head popped up from under the basket – it was a fawn colour Boxer pup. The breeder told us that
We are blessed with two adorable angels – Chicky, chocolate brown and Casper, pearl white Lhasa Apsos. They live life king-size and attract attention by their innocent and peculiar ways. In winters, you may find them lazily snuggled up in their beddings while in summers, they will cushion right below air-conditioner. Try and shift them
Dog licking is normal to them – they do it to greet one another and tend to use licking to evaluate their environment. A dog’s tongue is just as important to them as our hands are to us. It is used to taste different things, explore new animals and people, express submissiveness, and acknowledge that
Your pooch is an epitome of love and he deserves to be loved and cared for. Here are seven ways to bond with your sweet canine… Exercise – Dogs are derived from wolves and need constant mental and physical stimulation. What better way to start the bonding process by taking him back to nature by
We all dread surgeries…the idea of having your loved one going under the knife is so scary! Laparoscopic surgery has changed the way people look at it – there is minimum bleeding, lesser pain and faster recovery than conventional surgery. And it’s good news for pet parents that your pooches can avail this wonderful method
When we talk about the rich ‘n’ wealthy dogs, all kids would remember Richie Rich’s Dollar – the famous fictional Dalmatian dog in Harvey Comics. This dog is spotted with dollars signs, unlike the spots of Dalmatians, and is referred to be the world’s wealthiest dog. But now, we have new millionaire pooches, who are
You have undoubtedly experienced frustration with your best buddy, from time to time. And, even though you know it’s not always your dog’s fault, blame is easy to cast when your emotion runs high. Behavioural problem with our canine companions is considered to be a common trouble faced by almost every dog owner. The dog’s
Matts can be a serious problem and detrimental to your pet’s health… but they can be avoided…by grooming your pooch a few minutes every day. Why and where matts form? Matts form when the dog’s coat isn’t being properly cared for…often pet parents do not understand or have not been shown how to properly brush
