A vet’s job is tough, often tougher than a human doctor’s because a vet’s patient cannot speak. A visit to the vet’s can turn out to be a very stressful process for the owner, the vet as well as the pet. But a pet parent can do a lot to ease the tension and make […]
Seven is the basis of several auspicious occasions and things in the world. Be it the wonders of the world; continents; colours in the rainbow; days in a week or basic musical notes. Woof! Seven is surely a great number and as we turn seven this month, we decided to share the positive powers of
Hypothyroidism is one of the endocrine disorders in dogs that can be quite challenging to diagnose but is easy to treat. Here’s more on this canine disorder. Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition that results from inadequate production and release of tetraiodothyronine (levothyroxine, T4) and tri-iodothyronine (liothyronine, T3) by the thyroid gland and characterised by a
It is assumed that salt products are bad for dogs, causing problems such as high blood pressure or kidney failure or even skin diseases and hair fall. But, is salt really bad for dogs? The facts… Salt is present in our pet products to ensure the essential nutrients sodium and chloride are present at the
“It’s raining, it’s pouring, everything is boring!” Rainy days with stir-crazy kids and dogs can try your sanity. When your kids wail that there’s nothing fun to do, have them try some of these simple games with the family dog. Hansel & Gretel Trails: This is a really basic activity, but kids love it! Give
Just like our feet need care, our dog’s paws also need to be clean and well. Paws can get cut, scratched, ticks, etc and have foreign objects embedded in them. Here’s how to keep a check… After every outdoor activity, clean your dog’s paws with a wash cloth, warm water or dip the paw in
Don’t blame your dog if he is not behaving right…his behaviour problems can stem from the environment he has been reared in, his socialisation and may be even because of your behaviour with him. Observe and act… Dog behaviour is as complicated, or more, as human behaviour. Though they lack the Mind your manners! ability
How well do you know your puppy? Dependlnq on the size or the breed of your Dog, his Growth will vary in intensity and duration. Butwhatever the case, this period remains crucial because it conditions his adult life. l eedlnq him well, means respectlnq his particular needs, while malntatnlng a perfect balance,without excess or deficiencies.
Happy, jovial and loving – a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (GSMD) craves attention and human company. But, this is not the breed for everyone as they need a master with strong leadership skills. If you have the skills to handle him, bingo…you have an ideal family pet. Perhaps the most striking aspect about the GSMDs
One of the most popular dog breeds, Labrador Retrievers not only make excellent companions but are also popular as working and assistance dogs. Zanjeer, a Labrador, detected arms and ammunitions used in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts while Lucky and Flo sniffed nearly two million pirated counterfeit DVDs in Malaysia. Former US President Bill Clinton had
The number ‘seven’ has always been important: Seven Wonders of the World, seven continents, seven colours of the rainbow, seven days in a week and even seven basic musical notes. Throughout the ages, the number 7 has defied the law of averages and confounded mathematicians. For many, the number 7 is a symbol of luck
Pedigree has taken the concept of “We care for Dogs” further with Pet Week, which is a once-in-a-year opportunity for pet owners to acknowledge their love and devotion towards their pets. Pedigree’s weeklong activity, Pet Week, was held in April this year at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The idea behind Pet Week is
To spread more awareness about proper pet health care, Pedigree in association with Waltham – the world’s leading authority on pet care and nutrition, organized ‘Leading Vets,’ a continuous education programme, which was held at Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai during June month. Leading vets and pet practitioners attended this informative event. The highlight
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, one of the fastest growing Indian Pharma companies in domestic market, has won the Animal Pharm Global Excellence Awards for the year 2007, for unique initiatives pitched in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This global accolade assumes very special significance, as the Neovet also commemorates its 10th anniversary of presence
Petcare at Mysore Kennel Club Dog Show PETCARE participated in the Mysore Kennel Club Dog Show where a complete range of both therapeutics and Pet Food products were on display. Shashidhar, the area manager of Pet Food organised the display and distribution of product catalogues and Nutripet range of pet food samples. The best in
