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
Q: My four months old English Mastiff puppy is on dog food. Her weight is 29 kg. What quantity should I feed her per feeding – I feed her three meals a day. My puppy is not ready to walk long distances. At what age will she be ready to walk long distances? Do advice
When the sun shines bright in summer, pooches need to be groomed regularly to keep them fit and fine. Here are a few summer grooming tips. Keep them tick-free : In summers, regular use of tick powder, shampoos and sprays will protect your pets from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes as these parasites can cause skin
Zydus Animal Health Ltd, Ahmedabad recently organised a technical seminar on pet nutrition in Jammu. Dr Arun Atrey, Managing Director of Zydus AHL emphasised the importance of the nutritional requirements of pets and the limitations of the homemade food. The seminar was well attended by leading pet practitioners, veterinarians and academicians from Jammu. The seminar
Here’s something to go with highly nutritional pet food…healthy advice from Drools. Pets thrive on affection, attention and the right kind of emotional and medical care. We at Drools are well aware of every pet parent’s need to keep their pet healthy and secure. Here are some quick tips to make the task simpler. Serve
Diet during pregnancy… The average duration of pregnancy in the she-dog is 63 days, but her energy requirements do not increase appreciably until the last third of gestation when most foetal weight gain occurs. It is important, therefore, to avoid overfeeding in early pregnancy, since this will lead to the deposition of unwanted fat and
A summer splash pool party was organized at PetSitters, a pet resort in Pune. It was aimed at children between the age group of 6 and 14 years to come and enjoy some pool activities with their pet. The event started off with pets just cooling off the summer heat by splashing around and making
