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“Padman was my brother (cousin), it was the love for dogs that bonded us together, that’s how DogsIndia.com was born. If I had to describe one quality of Padman that I most admired it was his sincerity and how he just could not tolerate people who weren’t sincere. I lost a Brother, Friend, Mentor, and

New Year’s resolutions of a pet parent

The old year, for better or worse, is gone… the New Year has arrived. Here’s our chance to start fresh, to have another shot at success…at glory…at just accomplishing what we resolve to. We all love our doggies…we pamper them and try to give them the best, but sometimes we forget to take care of

Sibling rivalry : bringing home asecond dog

Most pooches love to have friends from the same species but that is not enough ground to assume that bringing home a new dog is going to be a cake-walk! Striking a balance between your two furry friends is important, if you don’t want either of them to feel hurt, threatened or left out. Here’s

Caution before you breed

Breeding is big responsibility as it reflects more of the personality of her master. Here are a few things to be kept in mind while breeding your dog.   A dog as a pet provides us unique companionship, sense of security, faithfulness and moments of unbound happiness. But by the time our pup matures into

Sheeba

Our sweet canines are stars in themselves but what happens when a star (canine) falls in love with a star (a celebrity). Well, the combo is terrific. Here’s more about our celebrity Sheeba and her pet dogs. Yesteryear Bollywood actress Sheeba has acted in more than 25 odd films. She made her debut in a

Cat Pawtail

Cats are a delight to have as pets as they are caring, loving and understanding. We have adopted over 25 cats and I can sway one thing for sure, they are capable of tremendous amount of affection and spare no chance to express their love. They reciprocate unconditional love for my family members and me.

Feline fractures: be wary of them,

Cats are susceptible to fractures. A fracture is a break or crack in a bone. Fractures can occur in the leg, skull, jaw, spine, ribs, pelvis and digits (fingers) as well as the long bones and small bones of the front and back limbs. Commonly seen fractures in cats… There are four commonly seen fractures

What’s in a name?

Egyptian name for cat is Mau meaning ‘to see’. And other names used by the people in different parts of the world are: • Kat – Holland and Denmark • Katt – Sweden • Katze – Germany • Kot – Poland • Kots – Russia • Gatta – Greece (modern) • Gato – Portugal and

The Russian Blue: silver & shiny

Beautiful, velvety silver coat, shiny green eyes, lovely temperament… the Russian Blue is indeed a perfect pet for you. Origins… The Russian Blue is one of the oldest breeds in the Cat Fancy. From the time of the world’s fi rst cat show in 1871 until now. The breed is said to have originated in

Feline fractures: be wary of them

Cats are susceptible to fractures. A fracture is a break or crack in a bone. Fractures can occur in the leg, skull, jaw, spine, ribs, pelvis and digits (fi ngers) as well as the long bones and small bones of the front and back limbs. Commonly seen fractures in cats… Cats are susceptible to fractures.

Cats: Common Health Problems

Be on the lookout for these common health problems in your cat: Fleas: Fleas can easily invade your home, particularly if you have a dog or if you let your cat outside. Fleas can cause such health problems in cats as anemia, allergies, skin infections and tapeworms. There is a vast array of flea-fighting products

Ask the Expert.. | Jan Feb 09

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: My six-year-old kitty Clara has started urinating frequently and does not seem to be feeling hungry. Do advice. – Deepak Joshi, Mumbai Dr. K. G. Umesh: Although cats have justifi

Cats of yore

Cats have been involved in the lives of humans since the days of ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations, or probably even earlier. Their mystery has fascinated people through the ages and they have been regarded both as celestial and evil, as protectors and destroyers, and have been as loved as they have been hated. Here

How to bring up a Kitten

We all want our kittens to be healthy and well adjusted. And the best start in life will enable them to bond well with humans and enjoy a robust constitution. Here are ways, which can support growing kittens to ensure that the development process goes well. Good mom care… Nutrition: Even before a kitten is

First Feline dies in White House

‘India’, the 18-year-old female cat in the White House passed away on January 4, 2009. The demise of ‘India’ had deeply saddened her pet parents George W Bush, Laura and their daughters Barbara and Jenna. Barbara named the kitty ‘India’ after the former Texas Ranger baseball player Ruben Sierra who was popularly known as El

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