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
“Chinchilla Persians are regal Persian cats with white or golden undercoats and minimal silver tipping. You just can’t ignore their beautiful emerald green eyes with black lining!” The Chinchilla is a colour within the Persian breed. They are an elegant and regal, with a long beautiful luscious flowing coat, round face and large round eyes.
Older cats are more susceptible to kidney disease and hence should be regularly checked to avoid this dreadful disease. Kidney disease can affect a feline at any age but is common among older cats. Kidney disease can either be Acute Sudhersena Renal Failure (ARF), a sudden onset, or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), a progressive onset. CRF
Q: Please give inputs on different areas of kitten care. – Vrushali Makarand Pandit, Pune A: Dr KG Umesh: Cats are solitary animals and like to spend some time alone. Best time to bring home a kitten is when they are six weeks old or more. A small box with high sides placed in
Cats love to clean and groom themselves…but in the process they can develop harmful hairballs. Here’s more on how to prevent hairballs. What are hairballs? Trichobezoar or hairball is a common phenomenon of cats. Sometimes, a cat may produce noises, which sound like coughing, they will heave and lower their head and vomit a soggy
In the last issue, you read how domestic cats evolved with time. Here are the differences that set them apart from their wild counterparts. Our cats had to adapt and change themselves in order to fully exploit their relationship with humans, and several key differences that set the domestic cat apart from his wild cousins
Declawing serves one purpose and one purpose only – it makes it convenient for someone who doesn’t understand cat behaviour or who doesn’t wish to learn how to live with a cat, to have a cat in their life. Why are claws important? Cats’ claws are important, as they are needed to help the kitty maintain
With good medical care, routine check-ups, good nutrition and lots of love your cat will live a long and happy life. Here are a few preventative health measures designed to keep your cat fit and healthy: All sleep and no play makes Tom a dull boy It is important to keep your cat fit by
Please send in your pet’s stories at info@dogsandpups.net to get published. Golla, my Pomeranian is a happy-go-lucky dog. He is always full of mischief, running away with my slippers and eating up anything that’s within his reach, starting from chairs to tables, to cushions and even remote controls (once I found the ‘channel changing’ key
I share my life with two German Shepherds – Tippu and Ruby. They are the most adorable dogs in the world, especially Ruby! She is Tippu’s mom and is five years old while Tippu is a young 3-year-old dog. Ruby stays at our farm while Tippu stays at my house like a king. Tippu is
