Author name: D&P Team

July Aug 2011

Playful Pixiebobs! Intelligent, affectionate, loving and playful…a Pixiebob can give you hours of entertainment…playing, loving and cuddling with you. Watch out for fever! It is very important to monitor your kitty’s body temperature to ensure she is healthy. Let’s see why. Ask the Expert.. Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical […]

Birth & Growth programme by Royal Canin

For a healthy start, Royal Canin’s new product range includes Mini Starter (1-10 kg at adult age); Medium Starter (11-25 kg at adult age); Maxi Starter (26-45 kg at adult age); and Giant Starter (over 45 kg at adult age). For pregnant dogs, feeding prescription is from week 6 of gestation up to the end

Little miss PURRFECT

Cats are smart – and have their own personalities, here’s how to teach kitty etiquettes. Cats do acquire a working vocabulary of many words, and every cat has her own individuality. Your cat can be taught by positive reinforcements. First, cats learn language by being talked to. Try to use the same words over and

Solving litter box problems

You can resolve litter box issues by taking a closer look at your cat’s environment. Cause and effect If you’re having a hard time persuading your cat to use the litter box, it just may be time to draw a line in the sand. Most cats take to using a litter box very easily because

Dog art connoisseur!

From nineteenth century dog paintings and collectibles to modern day dog art –William Secord Gallery has it all! Here’s more on this pawfect art gallery. Established in 1990, William Secord Gallery in North America specialises in fine nineteenth century dog and animal paintings. It is a popular destination for those interested in dog art and

Amazing Akitas!

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

Savannah the Mini Cheeetah

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

Flea allergy: what a pet parent must know

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,

Angels together…

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 delight!

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

Abscess in felines

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

Divya Seth

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

one year old cat prefers wet food..

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

Smart dogs for smart kids

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

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