Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: My six-year-old kitty Clara has started urinating frequently and does not seem to be feeling hungry. Do advice. – Deepak Joshi, Mumbai Dr. K. G. Umesh: Although cats have justifi […]
Cats have been involved in the lives of humans since the days of ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations, or probably even earlier. Their mystery has fascinated people through the ages and they have been regarded both as celestial and evil, as protectors and destroyers, and have been as loved as they have been hated. Here
We all want our kittens to be healthy and well adjusted. And the best start in life will enable them to bond well with humans and enjoy a robust constitution. Here are ways, which can support growing kittens to ensure that the development process goes well. Good mom care… Nutrition: Even before a kitten is
‘India’, the 18-year-old female cat in the White House passed away on January 4, 2009. The demise of ‘India’ had deeply saddened her pet parents George W Bush, Laura and their daughters Barbara and Jenna. Barbara named the kitty ‘India’ after the former Texas Ranger baseball player Ruben Sierra who was popularly known as El
Goldie We are blessed with two lovely dogs: a fi ve-year-old Golden Retriever – Goldie and a one-and-half-year-old Doberman – Scooby Doo. Goldie has a great sense of smell and can identify new people more by smell than by sight. She usually barks at them and then quickly becomes friendly. On the other hand, Scooby
Dr Mansi and Tyson Our two-year-old Pug Tyson is the centre of my life, so much that even my hubby is jealous of him sometimes! Being the only male Pug in the town, he is in great demand. But protective as I am about him, I just don’t let him out of my sight. It’s
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Noorie, my GSD, who is 8-year-old, is having urinary incontinence, she is otherwise very well trained but at night relieves herself in the house. Do advice. – Mrs Bose,Gurgaon There are many possible causes for urinary incontinence. First, a detailed history is necessary as it provides important clues on the type of incontinence and assists
“No stray is orphan,” says Sarita Chaturvedi, the woman behind Jeevalya, an organization for the welfare of stray dogs. Moved by the plight of stray dogs and inspired by animal activist Maneka Gandhi, Sarita Chaturvedi, an entrepreneur by profession, has devoted her life for the welfare of man’s best companion, struggling hard to survive on
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Pooch babies are prone to diseases, infections or defects, which can prove fatal. Responsible pet parenting calls for regular care and observation, which can go a long way in preventing diseases in our puppies. Here are a few common puppy health diseases, which can be easily averted by expanding our awareness aura…to make our cute
If your dog has been ill or had an operation, you’ll have to give him some special care and attention. Here’s a guide to what you need to the dietary and medical needs of a recovering dog. Your dog needs sleep, rest and peace While he’s recovering, your dog may feel weak, and gets tired
While the decision of adopting a dog and pledging responsibility of his wellbeing for the rest of his life is quite a testing matter; what can be equally challenging is the entire process of fi guring out just where to adopt one from. During the course of adopting a puppy from a breeder, one must
Bringing home a puppy is like bringing a baby home. This cuddly bundle of joy requires nurturing, love, attention and care. But do you have the time, passion, dedication and experience required to rear a dog? This social animal requires love and dedication. Just because you are under relentless pressure from your child who wants
Powerful, liverly, intelligent, loyal..the German Shepherd has many impressive qualities. An excellent guard dog, he is also a perfect rescue dog due to his exceptionally refined sense of smell. He is appreciated not just for his physical aptitude and flexible character, but also for the beauty of his black and tan coat… a perfect blend
