As responsible pet parents, we all wish to improve and extend the quality of our pets’ lives and feeding plays a very important role in controlling many disease progressions (kidney diseases, obesity, skeletal abnormalities, dental pathologies, and gastric disorders etc.) Canine nutrition Correct nutrition is an important tool in disease prevention and a legitimate
I wish someone would tell me what it is That I’ve done wrong. Why I have to stay chained up and Left alone so long. They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup. There were so many things we’d do While I was growing up. They couldn’t wait to
Have you ever seen the happiness, the excitement and the frenzy …when you take your lil’ pooch out for a drive? The moment you roll down the car window, two tiny paws and one beautiful head is ready to peep out…you exclaim, “No,” pull him back and roll back the window! He gives you a
Being a pet parent I love to share stories and anecdotes, peeves and laughs with other pet parents. So when I came across Dawn Kairns’ book on the Internet, ‘Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life’, I knew I had to read it. The book is all that it promises and more. At one level
Strong, powerful and imposing… a Dogue De Bordeaux is a dog with a substance. Their powerful aura is pawfectly complemented with a harmonious temperament. One of the most ancient purebred dog, Dogue De Bordeaux (DDB) or the French Mastiff is also popularly known as the ‘National Guard Dog of France.’ Massive and powerful, this dog
There is no thumb rule when it comes to the frequency of bathing your dog as it depends not only on his breed but also on individual dog! Bathing your dog is a vital step towards responsible pet parenting. Regardless of the breed and the coat type, shampooing promotes cleanliness and a healthy skin
Brave, charming, active and powerful…that’s how a Rottweiler is and hence his special dietary needs, which are ably met by Royal Canin’s Rottweiler 31 (Junior) & Rottweiler 26 (Adult). The genesis… The Rottweiler is one of the oldest breeds. His German origins go back to the time when he was both a guard and herding
Maintaining peace and harmony at home is paramount but there can be relationship problems between a family member and the equally important tail wagger. Here’s how to sort them out. Dogs are said to be man’s best friends…and they are. But what happens when our pooch is not able to get along with one of
Sometimes your pooch behaves in a bizarre way that leave you completely baffled. Here’s why … Why do puppies chew up socks, old shoes, and purses? Puppies like to explore new tastes besides when they have teething problems, they like to chew on things specially socks to relieve their pain and discomfort which is synonymous
As the pet parent of a new puppy, you’ll want him to grow up fit and healthy, and reach his full genetic potential. It’s not hard to help him do this; all you have to do is provide your puppy with the correct diet right from the start. Here are some of the things you
Model, dancing star, actress and a dog lover…that’s what best describes Koena Mitra in one sentence. This beautiful damsel is smitten by pooch love…surrounded by eight of them… and with a room for more! With a body to kill for, Koena danced her way to Bollywood and instantly set tinsel town on fire! Her early
Some of our exotic Indian breed dogs are on the verge of extinction. One such rare but enduring breed is the Bakharwal dog. Here’s more on this fascinating Kashmiri Sheepdog. The provenance… The origin of the Bakharwal dog is Pir Panjal mountain area of Hindukush and the Himalayan belt of the Indian subcontinent habitat for
Q: I am planning to get a Doberman pup and I want to get his ear cropped. What care should be taken before and after the cropping? – Chaitanya Raut, Yavatmal, Maharashtra Dr KG Umesh: Ear trimming or Ear Cropping (Cosmetic Otoplasty) does not need to be performed except on the pet owner’s request. However,
Let’s all come together to help our canine and feline friends lead a happy and healthy life. PAWS was founded in July 1999 by a small group of animal lovers who were very troubled by the terrible condition of domestic and stray dogs and cats in mauritius. The milestones achieved… For the first decade, we
Perhaps the most dreadful thing to do to a pooch is to abandon him…as adjusting to a new environment without his family (you!) would be a painful and devastating experience! Never ever think of doing this to your pooch! Pets are part of our family, then why are pets abandoned when they are sick or
