GID is a common disease in dogs. But such problems can be avoided if you vaccinate your pet regularly. Dr. Hitesh Swali gives tips to take care your pet’s health. Gastrointestinal diseases (GID) often occur in puppies till 6 months of age, although adults can also be affected to a variable percentage. The common symptoms […]
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Unconditional love I have always had pets, but never a dog. So when I asked my 15-year-old daughter Payal, who was busy with her pre-boards, whether she wanted a pup, she almost threw away her books and rushed to search in the newspaper classifieds. We wanted a small shorthaired dog on a shoestring budget and
My buddy – Buddy ‘No’ was the only word, which was uttered by my parents, when I asked for a dog. But after much persuasion, I now proudly have a nine-month-old Pug named Buddy. I brought Buddy home when he was just four-month-old. My heart just melted when I first saw him. He fit so
GIVE ME FIVE or SHAKE HANDS!!! By far, this is the most simplest trick to teach your pooch. Here it goes: Get your dog’s most favourite treat and show it to him. Grab his attention with the help of that treat. Ask him to sit in front of you and hold the treat in front of
If you are on the lookout for an all-time friend, then Persian cat is for you. Her quiet and peace-loving nature will win your heart. Persian cats are popularly recognised even among people who are strangers to cat’s world. Look deep into the brilliant eyes of a Persian cat and you will be enchanted by
What do you do, if you see a palm-sized kitten ambling perilously on the railway tracks? Divya, an animal lover, was faced with such a situation. Having rescued the kitten, she called up Save Our Strays (SOS), an NGO in Mumbai for help. The kitten was named Frisco. But, Frisco’s fate seemed to be playing
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 bring in info about such
It’s a myth that cats are not very loving. In fact, it’s wonderful to have a cat as a pet, she is a beautiful, loving and a very regal animal. Zara (which means princess, flower and dawn in Arabic and Persian) is my female doll-faced white Persian kitten. She is 6 months old now. I
I’m only a cat, and I stay in my place… Up there on your chair, on your bed or your face! I’m only a cat, and I don’t finick much… I’m happy with cream and anchovies and such! I’m only a cat, and we’ll get along fine… As long as you know I’m not yours…
You can’t resist the temptation of being in company of dogs and cats but don’t know how to handle them together. Here’s a way towards introducing your pets to each other. Cats and dogs form excellent companions to us and few of us wish to be in the company of both. You want them to
The extremely adorable cats are easy to maintain, who easily become lively and friendly members of our family. Dr. Kamaldeep Chaggar gives tips for easy maintenance of cats. Choosing a kitten Acquiring a kitten as a pet entails the responsibility of regular feeding and comfortable housing. It is always better to consider having two of
Tail wagging, eyes hoping, seeking love, attention, food – you can easily spot them keeping a watch in your neighbourhood. Here’s a dog who is lovable, adorable and tough, with a determination to survive and living life against all odds. Heat, cold, rain, traffic, fights, no veterinary care – this brave heart goes through it
Dignified, loyal and bear-like, a Tibetan Mastiff is a dog who is smart and energetic, ready to protect you with all his might. ATibetan Mastiff is a noble and impressive dog with a solemn but kindly appearance. Their look is alert and watchful. Their gait is powerful, steady and balanced, yet at the same time
The dog looked obviously in discomfort, with his tongue hanging out, panting for breath. After a thorough examination, I told the owner, “Your dog has a heart problem.” Oh!, she said, sounding surprised, “You mean dogs have a heart?” I am not exaggerating, this is true and it happened 18 years ago, at a time
