Declawing serves one purpose and one purpose only – it makes it convenient for someone who doesn’t understand cat behaviour or who doesn’t wish to learn how to live with a cat, to have a cat in their life. Why are claws important? Cats’ claws are important, as they are needed to help the kitty maintain […]
With good medical care, routine check-ups, good nutrition and lots of love your cat will live a long and happy life. Here are a few preventative health measures designed to keep your cat fit and healthy: All sleep and no play makes Tom a dull boy It is important to keep your cat fit by
Please send in your pet’s stories at info@dogsandpups.net to get published. Golla, my Pomeranian is a happy-go-lucky dog. He is always full of mischief, running away with my slippers and eating up anything that’s within his reach, starting from chairs to tables, to cushions and even remote controls (once I found the ‘channel changing’ key
I share my life with two German Shepherds – Tippu and Ruby. They are the most adorable dogs in the world, especially Ruby! She is Tippu’s mom and is five years old while Tippu is a young 3-year-old dog. Ruby stays at our farm while Tippu stays at my house like a king. Tippu is
I was never fond of dogs (till the day Allan came into our life), it’s not that I hated them but I was really afraid of them, though there was no reason behind that. On the other hand, my hubby loved them a lot. One day he convinced me (somehow) to go for a dog
Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for
Editorial Breed Profile Pets & parasites : Not a good pair! 6 tips to bring home the pawfect bundle of joy OPETA: Compassion for all Happy Meals ! Paws and Their Stars Taking care of pearly whites! Picture Perfect Ask the Expert Dog A’Fair Fun, frolic, fiesta… Graduate from a ‘Pet Owner’ to a ‘Pet
We human beings have so many different kinds of entertainment that we can choose from to pass time. Is it necessary for us to hurt another living being who is termed as man’s best friend? Isn’t it an irony that such a sport called ‘dogfighting’ has gained popularity around the world which brings end to
There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will
Q: I have a one-year-old GSD male. I would like to know what food should be given to him in summer and if any special care needs to be taken in the hot months. He sometimes is not very keen on eating food though otherwise his appetite is not much of a problem. I would
Our paw friends have a unique place in our hearts and lives. All those who have been blessed with a canine in any phase of life can remember their love and antics… all through their life…this love comes with a lifetime guarantee, right? We all can recall how exciting it was to see your puppy
Who likes wrinkles? But, covered from head to toe with wrinkles, these Chinese dogs leave everyone at awe! Regal, proud, intelligent and absolutely clean dogs…that’s how the Shar Peis are. When we lost our Boxer dog, we were heart broken and thought we would never find a wrinkly headed dog to love again. That
Perhaps two of the most annoying habits of our pooches are digging in the garden and begging for food. Here’s how to handle these behaviours. Digging…a chore! Many of us would have tripped in our dog’s latest backyard excavation, or had our carefully tended vegetable gardens destroyed. All this is due to the digging behaviour
Traditional concept of nutrition, i.e. developing, sustaining and providing energy to the body, now has a preventive and, in certain conditions, a curative dimension. This new dimension marks the birth of health/nutrition. Read more about the objectives of Nutrition and the Commandments for feeding your pooch, just the right way. Nutrition aids in body development
A healthy coat is a reflection of animal’s health. A healthy dog possesses a bright, shiny, parasite-free coat. Your pooch can be blessed with a beautiful coat too, let’s see how. Coat comprises skin covered with hair and in case of dogs, it is nearly throughout the body. Healthy coat not only provides aesthetic beauty,
