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The Turkish Van Cat: the swimming cat

Muscular long body, silky coat, amber eyes – these sensational beauties are none other than the Turkish Van Cat. They have a passion for swimming, no doubt, these silky coated beauties invade the hearts of all kitty lovers. Journey down the lane… The Turkish (semi) longhair cat is probably one of the oldest domesticated cats. […]

Protecting Kitties from heat stroke..this Summer

Summer heat is on…it is the time to protect our furry felines from getting a heat stroke. It could be life threatening and require prompt treatment. Here’s how to protect our kitties from scorching heat. Cats generally do not cope well with high temperatures and try to cool off themselves by licking. Some cats Sudhersena

Beware of bite wounds of the little angels

Cats are mischievous little angels, their playfulness, wagging of tail, soft meows, gentle touch are all welcome. But we should be careful about cat bites because they may cause serious problems. Here’s some valuable information about cat bites. Cats are mischievous little angels, their playfulness, wagging of tail, soft meows, gentle touch are all welcome.

KAS: for the love of kitties

The journey begins… Walking down the road on the outskirts of Kalimpong, a hill-station in West Bengal, I was shocked to see two small children playing recklessly with a kitten. I realized that the problem had to be addressed at the core – too many kittens and too little understanding. Fortunately, I received an offer

Sassy Salem!

Salem Saberhagen? Yes! The famous American Shorthair cat in the TV series (and a movie too) Sabrina – the teenage witch. Formerly a warlock, he is the one who dispenses (bad) advices to Sabrina. Although Salem retains some of limited magical prowess, for his attempt to conquer the world, Witch’s council punished him with a

Did you know?

The area around Lake Van in Eastern Anatolia is mountainous and suffers extremes of temperature to which the Turkish Van Cat has fully adapted, shedding his long hair for a shorter cooler coat in the summer, and with tufts of hair between his pads to protect his paws from the cold in the winter.

Detecting illness in your cat

Detecting illness in your cat Our furry angels can’t tell us where or when they hurt. In fact, many animals will try to mask pain or illness. That’s why it is extremely important that you get to know your cat’s regular habits and behaviours. Any deviation from his or her normal behaviour could indicate a

Hooks in your kitty’s tongue?

Don’t be surprised! Your kitty’s tongue is covered with papillae, the backward facing hooks, which helps her to groom her fur and to scour meat off the bones. So, now you know why your feline’s tongue looks so rough!

Kitty Scoop

How do you know whether a cat is frightened or is ready to prowl? Just look at his fur. If he is frightened, the hair all over his body would stand up but if he is ready to attack, his hair would stand up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. If

Simba – my darling

SIMBA is the 5-letter name of my 4-legged family member who means sheer joy! Yes, he is our darling Labrador who has added sparkle to our life when things were going wrong and stress was the order of the day! He came as a small bundle of fur—small enough to crawl under the bed. In

May June 2008

Editorial Breed Profile FAQs about ear infections in dogs New space for pure breed dogs Correcting undesirable habits of your pooch Learning more about jumps… Foods your dog shouldn’t eat What’s your dog’s canine-ability? Picture Perfect Tips for that perfect doggy bath.. Ask the Expert Paws and Their Stars Events Pawtails Just Fur Fun

Kudos to all dog lovers!

Dog lovers around the world have proved that when it comes to raise a voice against the atrocities our dogs are facing in any part of the world, geographical borders are meaningless. Yes, we are talking about the inhuman activities that are taking place in Kerela. This has agitated the dog lovers not only in

West Highland White Terrier:

West Highland White Terrier:Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of all! Elegant, smart, doe-eyed…meet the West Highland Terriers – the peppy, fun-loving, adorable companion. White…like snow, beautiful…like snowhite, playful… like your child – the West Highland Terrier is certainly one of the best companions. Westies’ legend… It is believed that West Highland Terriers,

FAQs about ear infections in dogs

Ear infection is one of the most common infections in dogs and is a matter of concern for all pet parents. Here are some of the common queries about this disease. Q: What are the common ear infections in dogs? A: The ‘Otitis Externa’ or the infection on the external ear canal is the most

New space for pure breed dogs

If you are looking for information about German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever, then Royal canin’s website is for you. Thgis website offers nutritional advice, breed information, apart from lovely wallpapers, screensavers and e-cards of these beautiful canines. Royal Canin has recently released a new website (www.breednutrition-rc.com) for two most popular breeds in India – German

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