My pet detective What would you imagine if you thought of a famous dog detective? Some super doggy dressed up in a trench coat and solving crimes using his doggy senses. Yoda, my 2-year-old black Labrador would love to do that but his superb sniffing power is restricted not to crime but to discovering faulty […]
Some cats are ordained to be celebrities. Here, we present the famous cats who have enjoyed celebrity status, and have a huge fan following. These fictional cartoon characters have appeared in famous cartoon series and animated films. Adults love them and children simply adore them for their crazy antics. We introduced you to Garfield, Duchess
Contrary to popular belief, cats do need to be regularly groomed to keep them clean and hygienic in their domesticated environment. Even though cats do a fabulous job of keeping themselves clean, they still need to be groomed regularly to prevent matting, fur balls, skin problems and eye and ear infections. Regular grooming allows you
If a black cat crosses one’s path or for that matter any cat, evil will soon befall. If a cat leaves home while a person is sick and cannot be brought back, the person will die. Kittens born in the month of May are ominous and will bring snakes into the house. To meet a
My parenting for pets began with my dog Goldie, a Cocker Spaniel and my childhood dream has been to bring a Kitty home. When I was 10, I remember Lulva, a cat who used to visit us for food; I used to be enchanted by her milky white coat and her emerald eyes. Today, I
To pet a kitty is an amazing feeling, and lucky are those, who find a classy cute friend for them. For those, who are still reckoning, here are a few general characteristics of felines fantasies that surely will help you to understand your kitty better and also in finding a purrfect kitty, if you haven’t
Fur balls, medically called ‘Trichobezoar’, are thick matted tubes of fur that build up in a cat’s stomach or intestines. They occur because a cat continually licks her fur to remove dead hair from her coat or over groom herself or have excessive irritant coat loss. Cats of all age, sex and breed can be
Maine Coon has always been admired for her beauty, giving a feel of power and strength. She stands tall with wild looks and bushy tail. These gentle giants are known to be athletic, playful and are good hunters. But beneath this powerful and strong body, lies a cat with an extremely sweet disposition. Pretty ‘n’
The holiday bug does not only get us, it gets our canines too. This summer, Sparkle had an escapade to Dhanaulti, a small town above Mussourie, nestled with a panoramic view. At 8500 ft above sea level, this place was a haven away from the sultry heat of Delhi- fresh air, awesome mountains, rain, cold
When I see a Lhasa Apso, I feel poetry flowing through me…those flowing tresses, beautiful expressive eyes, nice body line…they have everything that a poet looks for. Here’s some more info about this exotic breed. One look at the Lhasa Apsos and you will see a fur ball with a nose, full of life and
Make your dog’s veterinary check-ups more comfortable As the importance of dogs as companions in human life increases, so does the emphasis on pet health care. Just like feeding, grooming, walking and caring, visiting the veterinarian becomes an important part of your pet’s health schedule, simply because prevention is better than cure, especially for this
Having a great time with our lovely pooches, in the lap of nature, away from the city’s hustle-bustle, chasing birds, basking in serenity, enjoying tranquility, while doing all the oh-not-for-me fun activities is a dream for most of us. As they say, ‘dreams do come true’, and Crazy K9 camping lends wings to dreams of
Preparing for a medical emergency involving your pet is always best accomplished before the event takes place. Dr. Shailesh Ingole guides you for important decisions about first aid and also when to take your pet quickly to a veterinary hospital. An awareness of various first aid measures can help the owners to save their pets’
A social worker, a politician and an avid animal lover… Meet Priya Dutt, who is owned by her pet dogs Prince and Mauzer. In a tête-à-tête with Gauri Keskar, another enthusiastic dog lover, Priya shares some happy moments. One dog lover always recognises the other. There are these tell-tale signs, like for instance-constantly trying
As your puppy grows up, he may growl from time to time for all sorts of reasons. Some growls are not a cause to worry, while others are a warning that a problem is developing. How do you tell the difference? A good rule is to look at your puppy’s body language and the situation
