Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: I have five Persians, how do I groom them? Adil B Khan, Delhi Dr K G Umesh: Cats need a balanced diet to keep fit and healthy, research developments over
Intestinal parasites are organisms that grow, feed and live inside a host organism. Your pet cat can carry harmful intestinal parasites that could be life threatening to her and a source of infection to you as well. Here’s more on these intestinal parasites. It is important to safeguard your cat and yourself by adopting an
A perfect blend of british sense of decorum and american sense of self-confidence! A wonderful discovery Scottish Folds were discovered in Scotland in 1961. The original Scottish Fold was a white longhair female named Suzie… Suzie went on to be bred to British shorthairs in the UK and her offspring made it around the world
Oscar is our good looking and fun loving GSD pup who is maturing into a fine intelligent dog. He joined our family when he was just two months old. In fact, we fell in love with Oscar when he was just two days old and decided to bring him home. For the next two months,
Carol is our four-legged family member who means the world to us – she was a Valentine’s Day gift to my wife. That time, she was a small bundle of fur – small enough to disappear in anyone’s lap. This adorable Dalmatian has brought a smile to everyone. She is always happy to greet us
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Your pooch loves to gorge on the delicacies you make. Pamper his taste buds with this healthy and delicious diet! Liver Lip Smackers! What do you need? 3 cups whole-wheat flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp wheat bran, 1 beaten egg, 3 tbsp chicken fat/vegetable oil, 1 cup cooked and coarsely pureed chicken/mutton liver and
Eye care: Clean her eyes with a damp cotton wool to remove any dirt, mucus, etc. Ear care: If your dog has long ears; ensure their water bowls have narrow mouths so that when they drink water the ears fall out of the bowl and don’t get damp with water. If she has floppy ears,
Pooches always have a peculiar way of finding ways into our hearts and homes. Even the bigwigs and celebrities are bitten by pooch love. The newest addition to the celeb dogs is undoubtedly Bo, who joins the line of US presidential dogs. For those who are unaware of Bo, let’s remind you that we are
Magnificent, fast, agile, beautiful…a Komondor is full of beauty and elegance. His love and loyalty has no limits…he’s a dog with a soul! Awesome beauties! King of the Hungarian livestock guarding dogs, the Komondor is one of the most unusual breeds seen in the world. This large muscular dog is covered with dense, white cords.
Over the years, we have related the term ‘hygiene’ or cleanliness with just a ‘bath’ when it comes to our pets, but it is not so. Here’s what is meant by pet hygiene. Whenever you give a bath to your beloved pet, you feel that the canine kid has become neat and clean. But while
How cataract occurs? There is a lens in the eye which has its place behind the pupil. It is transparent and focuses light onto the Unilateral Cataract retina. The retina sends the image to the brain, where vision is perceived. Cataract forms when the cells and the protein of the lens begin to deteriorate. The
For all those you are skeptical to keep your child and pet together, here comes the respite. You can nurture a beautiful bond between the two, which you all can cherish for life. A widespread concern amongst countless pet loving parents is the safety of their little children around the canine companions of the family.
The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving in military conflict. The award is the brainchild of Maria Dickin, the founder of PDSA, UK’s leading veterinary charity. Here’s more on this organisation and the award. A humble beginning PDSA owes
Your eight-year-old Toy Poodle is still hyper, fit, and happy, while your six-year-old St. Bernard is beginning to lag. Why? A dog’s breed and many other lifestyle factors affect whether or not your dog is actually a senior. There are common signs of aging to look for, to determine whether your dog is a
