The area around Lake Van in Eastern Anatolia is mountainous and suffers extremes of temperature to which the Turkish Van Cat has fully adapted, shedding his long hair for a shorter cooler coat in the summer, and with tufts of hair between his pads to protect his paws from the cold in the winter.
Detecting illness in your cat Our furry angels can’t tell us where or when they hurt. In fact, many animals will try to mask pain or illness. That’s why it is extremely important that you get to know your cat’s regular habits and behaviours. Any deviation from his or her normal behaviour could indicate a
Don’t be surprised! Your kitty’s tongue is covered with papillae, the backward facing hooks, which helps her to groom her fur and to scour meat off the bones. So, now you know why your feline’s tongue looks so rough!
How do you know whether a cat is frightened or is ready to prowl? Just look at his fur. If he is frightened, the hair all over his body would stand up but if he is ready to attack, his hair would stand up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. If
SIMBA is the 5-letter name of my 4-legged family member who means sheer joy! Yes, he is our darling Labrador who has added sparkle to our life when things were going wrong and stress was the order of the day! He came as a small bundle of fur—small enough to crawl under the bed. In
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Dog lovers around the world have proved that when it comes to raise a voice against the atrocities our dogs are facing in any part of the world, geographical borders are meaningless. Yes, we are talking about the inhuman activities that are taking place in Kerela. This has agitated the dog lovers not only in
West Highland White Terrier:Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of all! Elegant, smart, doe-eyed…meet the West Highland Terriers – the peppy, fun-loving, adorable companion. White…like snow, beautiful…like snowhite, playful… like your child – the West Highland Terrier is certainly one of the best companions. Westies’ legend… It is believed that West Highland Terriers,
Ear infection is one of the most common infections in dogs and is a matter of concern for all pet parents. Here are some of the common queries about this disease. Q: What are the common ear infections in dogs? A: The ‘Otitis Externa’ or the infection on the external ear canal is the most
If you are looking for information about German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever, then Royal canin’s website is for you. Thgis website offers nutritional advice, breed information, apart from lovely wallpapers, screensavers and e-cards of these beautiful canines. Royal Canin has recently released a new website (www.breednutrition-rc.com) for two most popular breeds in India – German
We all love our pooches but sometimes, like children, they have naughty ways. But, these undesirable habits can be corrected, just by positive training. Here are a few common problems and their easy solutions. Once I chanced upon a dog in my training session who would just not get toilet trained inspite of trying all
We often read about the heroic deeds our four-legged friends do for their two-legged companions. The human-canine bond is so strong that even humans sometimes go out of their way to help them in dire situations. Here’s a real-life story of a pup, who was rescued from Pune Waterworks Canal by the team of RESQ-a
Agility training is fun for both you and your dog and jumps are the core agility equipment. Here’s more on the types of jumps and tips on how to train your dog to jump correctly. As you must be aware, jumps are the basic equipment of agility. A basic jump is made of two bars
Dogs chew almost anything. Hey, if it’s on the floor, it’s fair game, right? Unfortunately, certain foods and everyday substances that are perfectly fine for people can be toxic for dogs. Even a small quantity of the following substances can put your dog’s health at risk. Alcoholic beverages Because alcohol can be fatal to dogs,
Do you know your dog’s personality? “Of course I do!” would be your most likely answer. Just like those moments when you fail to understand the behaviour of a family member, you may at times be in a fi x to tell “What kind of a dog my pet is!” Though a lot has to
