Social activist, theater, film & television actress, film & play director… these are few of the well-known facets of Sushma Seth’s multi-faceted personality. In tête-à-tête with Smita Mishra of Dogs & Pups, we explored new avatars of this versatile actress – an avid animal lover and a responsible pet parent. Some remember Sushma Seth as […]
It seems that problems of dog lovers will never end. While we are fighting for the rights of our pooches for more dog-friendly places like parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, etc, few of us are looking for dog-friendly homes. Yes, our darling pooches are not comfortable even in our homes now. More recently, a few
Our kitty angels are very clean by nature and they keep themselves and their vicinities neat and hygienic. However, a little house training is essential to make them the perfect kids. Cats like to bury their waste, are fastidiously clean and beings of strong habit. These factors make house training very easy. Catch them early!
While we humans may not yet be adept at holding conversations in cat-speak, cats use their language to communicate with us and other animals. Some cats “talk” more than others, but most cats do make noise some of the time, and they expect us to know what they’re saying. We’re all familiar with the meaning
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 three-year-old cat is getting scabs on the base of her tail. What should I do to prevent it? – Malini Shinde (Mumbai) Dr. K. G. Umesh : Scabs near base of
Puss in Boots (PiB)…or The Master Cat, whatever we call him…we just loved that smart kitty for all his gags and antics. In an European fairy tale, our l’il furry-friend was busy helping his master to attain wealth through his trickery…and when he reached the silver screen with Shrek series…the whole world just went crazy
While we humans may not yet be adept at holding conversations in cat-speak, cats use their language to communicate with us and other animals. Some cats “talk” more than others, but most cats do make noise some of the time, and they expect us to know what they’re saying. We’re all familiar with the meaning
Sugar, oh! Honey, honey…Honey, oh! Sugar, sugar. While playing poker…and winning big money, we can’t help, but sing such songs to woo our kitty. Now let me explain, why? Actually to “Sweeten the kitty” phrase means to increase the size of pot in poker, to make the bid more attractive. In earlier times, “tiger,” the
A cat with a pair of wings… Oh, no! It’s not a canard, but it’s true. Tom, a cat of Granny Feng, China, has developed a pair of wings. Two bumps appeared on his body, which started growing and after a month, they formed two hairy 4 inches long wings. As per experts, it is
Let’s satiate our pooches’ taste buds with delectable delicacies. The mouthwatering recipes will definitely add more zest to our doggies’ fun loving spirits. So unfold your apron and dust your cooking cap, barge into the kitchen, and… our smart readers know it all. Yes! Let’s be a pooch-chef. Ingredients (Quantity 8-10 biscuits) 1-cup wheat flour
Like humans, dogs too have a personality of their own and their behaviour is often determined by various internal and external factors and aggression is no exception. Out of the entire range of canine behavioural traits, aggression is one characteristic, which is by far the most misunderstood and mishandled by humans. For many ‘supposed’ animal
Training can be fun for both you and your dog. Teaching games is a part of ground training for agility. So, tighten your belts, pull up your socks and play with your pooch. Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time
I made and ate hot meals unmolested, I had unstained, unfired clothes. I had quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell rang. Before I was a dog mom, I slept as late as I wanted. And never worried about how late I got to bed, or if I could get into my bed.
Since childhood, I love pets…I grew up having great fun with them. When I look back, it leaves me with a smile and reasons are innumerable… playing fetchthe- ball …going on a daily evening stroll…chasing butterflies…the list is endless. When I moved to city hustle-bustle, the only thing I missed the most was my pets.
