Protein is important dietary constituent not only for humans but also for our canine friends. Right amount of protein in your dog’s diet will help in the well-being of your dog. Dr H S Madhusudhan Proteins are complex molecules containing chains of subunits called amino acids. All proteins are basically made up of carbon, hydrogen
We love our dogs for many reasons—they’re confidants, walking partners and companions. But what if your life depends on a dog every single day? This is what it means for a person to have a Guide Dog. It may be the best example yet of the reciprocal relationship between humans and dogs. US-based ‘Guide Dogs
Dogs have great ears. Your dog can hear sounds over a wider range of frequencies and at a greater distance than you. Unfortunately, dogs pay a price for their superior hearing abilities. A dog’s ear design contributes both to his advanced hearing and to many ear problems he may experience. Ear mites, infections and aural
A sneak-peek into my world what I love and what I don’t. Long walks: I really love to go for my walks all day, everyday and any number of times. I make it a point to keep people around me busy and insist that all my needs are met— especially my walks. For me
Ticks and Fleas are the most common and most important ectoparasites of companion animals throughout the world. Next to these are mites, lice, sand flies and mosquitoes as nuisance ectoparasites. Here’s more on fleas and ticks on dogs and cats. Fleas on dogs and cats These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 20–30
My five-year-old Spaniel is not neutered. Once when I took him for a walk, without any reason, he snarled and tried to jump at a passer by. This has happened three times in a month. Can you advice me why this sudden aggression and what can I do to remedy it? – Harshil Mishra, Baroda
Sharing a snack seems the easiest option to score brownie points with your pooch and what could make your pet happier than a choco-chip cookie or a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken. More out of love than ignorance, dog owners often forget that their best buddies belong to a completely different species and that their
Dogs will guard their homes or territories by nature. In the wild when an intruder comes too close, one dog within the family group will give a warning bark to alarm the others of the intrusion. We cannot expect our dogs to behave in a different manner in their human families. Often when a visitor
Have you ever wondered even the smallest thing like choosing a water bowl for your dog can contribute to his well-being? Here’s more on choosing the right water bowl for your loving canine. Like humans, pets too need to drink plenty of water daily to keep them healthy and free from diseases. Water is essential
Hi! I am six years old. My name is Jishu. I have a younger brother called Dot who is two years old. Here is a poem dedicated to my furry buddy: This is my brother Dot I love him a lot I take him for a walk, With all his bark, he doesn’t let me
Sharing a snack seems the easiest option to score brownie points with your pooch and what could make your pet happier than a choco-chip cookie or a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken. More out of love than ignorance, dog owners often forget that their best buddies belong to a completely different species and that their
It’s really a sight to see a happy family, more so when it is blessed with sweet canines. Meet Shveta Salve, the beautiful actress with a handsome Lab and an equally attractive Beagle. Here’s more about this good-looking trio family… Shveta Salve, can best be described as a trend-setting style icon, who has broken through
An excellent combo of beauty and heart–it’s hard to resist these amazingly wonderful little cats! Napoleon…best of two breeds The Napoleon cat breed was originally conceived by Joe Smith by cross breeding between the Munchkin breed and Persian breed group (Persian, Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair). That’s the reason why Napoleons possess the very best characteristics
A small pet is often an excellent companion for the sick or long chronic cases. – Florence Nightingale (1859) Florence Nightingale also known as the Lady With The Lamp dedicated her life to nursing and raising the operating standards and medical facilities. Because of her invaluable contribution and passion to serve the sick and the
The normal gestation time for cats is 64 to 69 days, which is roughly two months. It takes three weeks before cat Sudhersena pregnancy signs become visible. During the first weeks of cat’s gestation, it’s almost impossible to notice that she is pregnant. In general, she will behave normally. Here are a few signs that
