Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for […]
Editorial Breed Profile Watch out … for that extra flab Dogoscope – Woof! Blame it on the Star Sign! Citizens for Animals Valaya creates Magic Collar Remembrance Picture Perfect Agility Equipments.. Ask the Expert Mamma … Brush up your grooming skills Let’s control stray dogs population with cooperation Canine on Duty Events Pawtails Just Fur
Bow! Pawfect Pomeranian pooch Cute ‘n’ cuddly…Pomeranians – Poms as we lovingly call them, are one of the most popular doggie breeds around the world. Always keeping their sunny side up, they are quintessential sweetheart pooches. These happy-go-lucky doggies are tender yet tough… dainty yet daring…freewheeling yet alert. Woof! Woof! Let’s explore more about these
Pets provide many health benefits for people; however, some pets can transmit diseases to people as well. These diseases are called zoonoses but they can be prevented. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted to people by animals. Broadly, these diseases can be caused by internal parasites, external parasites, fungal infections, and dog and
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
Groom your pooch, make him shine with health and beauty. Here are a few tips to make grooming sessions enjoyable for you both: Establish and adhere to a regular schedule of grooming sessions. Schedule these at a convenient time for both; a good time to do this is after the dog has been walked, while
Groom your pooch, make him shine with health and beauty. Here are a few tips to make grooming sessions enjoyable for you both: Establish and adhere to a regular schedule of grooming sessions. Schedule these at a convenient time for both; a good time to do this is after the dog has been walked, while
Doggy Diabetes Canines…Cure ‘n’ Care Dog diabetes is a silent killer that is engulfing our pooches’ health and well-being mutely. Sooner we detect the disorder, better the chances of recovery. In our last issue, we shared in-depth information about the doggie diabetes. As a sequel to it, we are now presenting cure ‘n’ care for
All living creatures are God’s gift to us. He has given us umpteen reasons to cherish…and our pets, especially pooches top the list. Still, there are incidents of abandonment and torture…by the pet owners themselves. Such shattered furry angels find ultimate refuge at the soothing surroundings of “Prem Chaaya”, which means “Shelter of Love”. Clifford
Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for
Eight funny ‘n’ exasperating things about Irish Setters Life with Setters can be anything but dull. 1 It’s fun to test your wits with these intelligent creatures. Stubborn to the core, you can break down their ‘dominating’ behaviour if you can outwit them at their own game. For instance, if you wanna get them to
There has been an increasing trend of adopting imported pedigree pups but little do pet parents realise that it is causing a trail of suffering to these little pooches. The brown pup lay on the table in the dispensary, too weak to lift his head. A pure-bred…of only six weeks of age, his eyes were
I’m pretty… Oriental Shorthair is a medium-sized cat, with a long, tubular and tapering body, with fine bones and firm muscles. Her legs are long and slim, with small and oval paws, while her tail is long and tapering. The head, set on a long and slender neck, is a tapering wedge with a “banana-profile”
Ear infections can cause a lot of pain to your cat. So, here’s more about ear infections. Cat ear infections can be divided in Pinna and ear canal disease. Infections of the external ear canal, also called the outer ear, are common in dogs, but not very common in cats. This is called otitis externa.
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
