“St Bernard!” I screamed with glee, when Vivek asked me which breed I would like to bring home. It was the most evident choice. Ever since my ninth grade, ever since I had first laid eyes upon that adorable St Bernard in Beethoven, I had wanted to bring home a St Bernard. “Are you sure?” […]
Dogs, just like humans, can get cavities. It really cannot be overemphasised just how important it is to keep your dog’s teeth clean. When you clean your dog’s mouth, her gums and her teeth, you are setting her up for a much healthier life Where to begin This should be fun for your dog.
Dear Diary, It’s time to type out my TV trauma. My two-legged parents call it ‘idiot box’. Yet they gather in front of it every night… hypocritical hawks! Grrrhmphhh…! My two-legged siblings call it ‘time-pass’. After all, to not be tuned in to the latest sporting drama is a faux pas. Coming to the point…
This world seemed like a beautiful place The minute I opened my eyes I ran across the streets With the wind rushing past my face Jumping up and down Exploring everything I could find Playing with mama all day long Until the day she too was gone Leaving me alone To fight life on my
As we celebrate the sixth anniversary of Dogs & Pups, we just cannot thank all of you for your love and trust you have shown us all these years. The bonding has been strong and together we have cherished our four-legged companions. Another reason to rejoice is that besides our love and care, we can
Ravishing Lhasa Apso Flowing tresses, beautiful expressive eyes…Lhasa Apso has everything a poet wants. Small but sturdy: A Lhasa Apso is a small sized dog but is quite sturdy for his size. Beautiful mane: His dense coat is straight and long. Most popular colours are gold, cream and honey, though multi-colours of brown, grey and
It is extremely important to socialise and train the puppy in his early days to ensure a happy and balanced relationship between him and his pet parents. Period of socialisation… Socialisation is a lengthy learning phase during which the puppy acquires all the behaviours needed for life in the pack. This stage begins at the
Being a dog owner is a rewarding and pleasurable experience but it carries with responsibilities particularly with regard to pet’s health. Dogs play a major part in the family household and bring in a lot of love and life to the family; therefore they need to be fit and healthy. Worms can be a real
For many households, bringing home a puppy is an impulse thing. Let’s get a puppy, which breed, the discussion starts and finally the hunt begins and ends in no time. But there is much more to it… Akbar & Oscar Match the puppy with your lifestyle: Each breed is different, not just in size,
Passion for compassion always brings out the best in a person and sets up an example for all to see…that’s how PETA came into being. Here’s more on this noble organisation. Compassion….all through! When I was seven years old, my parents moved to New Delhi where my father worked as a navigational engineer and my
Ever so often we can observe a dog day dreaming about his next meal? Head on paws, eyes wistful and tongue lolling… the picture is hard to ignore. But be warned, dogs don’t dream about the same food that we do. They don’t wish for tubs of ice-cream or bars of chocolate. Dogs need healthy
Vamso Pet Health technical bulletin Vamso Pet Health unleashed their in-house technical bulletin in the month of June 2010. The technical bulletin is targeted towards pet practitioners and will cover technical aspects on various subjects. Through this newsletter, the company aims to share useful technical information on various subjects with the veterinarians. The newsletter will
A graduation ceremony is not just about black cloaks, tassle hats and degree rolls but a recognition of progression from one stage of life to another. Here’s a crash course in the field of pet parenting. The two phrases mentioned above, ‘pet owner’ and ‘pet parent’ are often used interchangeably and hence, the dividing line
Weaning is a dramatic period for puppies. It is probably the most demanding few days in the first six months of their rapid development. They need to go from a 100 percent liquid diet (mother’s milk at 77 percent moisture) onto a 100 percent solid diet (at 8 percent moisture). Eukanuba offers Puppy Small Breed,
For those who love thrill and adventure, trekking is fun. And, if you have a pooch and are planning a holiday in the Himalayas, take him along. They’ll surely love it, just like our pawstar Sheeba! Last summer, we were the only people in Ladakh trekking with our dog, Sheeba (Indian mixed with Basenji). We
