Cats are lovely companions and they can win anybody’s heart. Even Pope Benedict XVI is a feline lover. He is blessed with Chico, a black and white short-haired cat. But Chico does not live with Pope at Vatican but at his home in Tubinger, Germany because pets are not allowed in Smell my: would makeup […]
ERRATA In the ‘Breed Profile’ last issue, the heading ‘Beware of genetic diseases’ was inadvertently printed as ‘Watch out for health problems’ and a statement ‘These diseases run in the same or higher incidences in most breeds of cats’ was left out. We regret the errors.
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: Please let me know about breeding in cats. – Shekhar C Bhurke, Satara Dr. K.G. Umesh: Female cats generally have their first season during 6 and 9 months of age. The
Life was weary, tiring and lonely, I needed a companion on my way. Now I have someone to show where to go, I just let him lead the way. Sometimes I need care and love, all I have to do is just look into his eyes. Sometimes I need a hand to hold, and his
Labs are high-spirited and good-tempered four-legged buddies and I am blessed by one such sparkling gem. Bruno, my 3-year-old Lab, true to his nature… is very hyperactive and playful…ask anytime of the day, he is rocking…ready to roll. His unmatched gait and grandeur add more to his beauty…perhaps he is the most beautiful dog I
His name is Sammy, but Aunty Kamala calls him Samosa. My Russian student cuddles him and calls him Samka, an affectionate term that means “Little Sam.” Sammy, an American Eskimo dog, has been gifted with a white coat, soft as silk, smoky eyes outlined in black look as if an expert make-up artist applied black
Editorial Breed Profile Look, who’s on the teacher’s podium!! K9 Grooming: a passion, not a profession The truth and myths behind rabies Paws and Their Stars Canine liver disease Krishna Ashram : pariahs’ paradise Picture Perfect Woof! Let’s gorge on Cinnamon treats! Ask the expert A peek at an exotic doggy destination DANCE with the
Bold, confident, intelligent, energetic and charismatic…a Dachshund has all the qualities you would like in your canine friend and the bonus point is that all this is bundled into a small-sized dog who can easily live with you in your apartment. As a young boy, I loved bigger breeds like Dobermans and Rottweilers and was
‘Prevention is better than cure’ is an age-old saying, which holds true even today. Vaccination can protect our canines from several life-threatening diseases. Here are a few viral diseases which can be ably prevented by proper vaccines: Canine Parvoviral Enteritis : Present worldwide, this disease mostly occurs in breeding kennels, animal shelters, and pet stores
Come summers and all responsible pet parents are wary of ticks, which can become a major health hazard for our loving pooches. Here’s some info about babesiosis, a common tick-borne disease. Watch out for this disease and protect your four-legged friend from misery. Canine babesiosis is a tick borne haemoprotozoan disease of domestic dogs widely
Training a dog or a kid is more or less same… lots of love, patience and little sternness…turns a brat into a disciplined well-mannered chap. The behaviour, which is not liked, should not be encouraged. Here’s how to stop your dog from jumping on people. There are three things, which dogs find very rewarding from
Dog massage: magic at the finger tips Love, companionship and fidelity that a dog can offer are boundless. Whenever your pooch is ill, your pet feels better when petted and touched. Here, Jill A Deming introduces an advanced method, body massage, to promote both the physical and emotional well-being of our furry friends. I
A pup’s entry into your house is an occasion to celebrate and enjoy. But it might take a while for the new member to settle in. Until he feels safe and secure, give the darling all the love, time and attention he needs, before he adopts your house as his own, and you as his
“Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.” We all would definitely agree with this thought of Henry Wheeler Shaw. In a true sense, we never buy a dog; we bring a new loving companion into the family. So, if you are planning to get one…just
Fleas are troublesome pests that most dogs and dog owners face sooner or later. In fact, a flea infestation is one of the most common but serious canine health problems. Fleas can torment dogs and cause a range of health problems in both dogs and humans. They can also be difficult to get rid of,
