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All the fuss about your fussy eater

Dr Freya Javeri Pet parents are less likely to beam with pride when they talk of their pets’ selective tastes if they realised just how detrimental fussy eating habits are to their health. In all my years of living with dogs and treating them, I’ve come to realisse that greedy dogs are the happiest and […]

Sizzling Summer Woes & Their Solutions

Dr Suranjan Sarkar Most breeds are originally from western countries, where summers are much cooler as compared to the sizzling summers we face. When western breeds are brought to tropical climate, the story becomes a bit difficult. They have to face temperatures around 40 degrees during summers and high humidity during monsoons. Being unable to

A Salute to Our Canine Sleuths

Our Canine Sleuths are always by our side, meet Babu & Babe–the star brother- sister duo. Babu a five-year-old Labrador Retriever won a ‘gold medal’ for being the best tracking canine at the All India Police Duty Meet 2018 while Babe bagged ‘bronze medal’ in explosives detection. Born on 27th April 2014, the brother and

Busting Common 10 Cat Myths

Dr Vivek Arora There was a time when people, especially in India, didn’t like keeping cats as pets. The millennial generation is happy to keep cats as pets and shower them with love and affection. But there are so many myths about cats. So let’s debunk 10 Common Cat Myths.   1. Milk is good

15 Crazy Cat Facts That You Never Knew

Garima Singhal We cherish our feline friends for their distinctiveness, curiosity, grace and flexibility and strange sleeping habits. Here are 15 quirky Cat Facts.   Cats usually fall on their feet due to their righting reflex, and did you know that their tongues are covered with tiny barbs, which is why it feels like sandpaper

Heartworm in Cats – More than just a curiosity

Joan Henderson Although feline heartworm disease was identified in 1921, for many years cat lovers, veterinarians, and scientists did not recognise heartworm as a problem in cats. It was only after a lot of research that veterinary parasitologists were convinced that heartworm infection may cause serious disease in the cats.   Cats are naturally more

SAVANNAH: A beautiful blend of domestic Siamese and wild Serval

Patti Struck Savannah is a cross breed of domestic Siamese cat and Serval, a medium-sized, large-eared wild African cat. The unusual cross became popular among breeders in the late 1990s and The International Cat Association (TICA) accepted the cat as a new registered breed in 2001 and as a ‘championship breed’ in 2012. Savannah is

Jan Feb 2019

Editorial Magical & Miracle—Twogether Health Dealing with Eye Disorder Causes of Canine Alopecia! Understanding the bond & making a difference Features Bravery & Dedication of Our ‘Canine War Heroes’ 14 Ways to Celebrate Pooch Love! Grooming Groom to get the True GLOW! Training Potty Training your Pup: the basics Welfare TOLFA’s mantra is ‘healing from

Cheers to Charismatic Chihuahua!

If dogs were music genres, then Chihuahuas would surely be Jazz. If dogs were musicians, then Kiwi was Michael Jackson – simply enigmatic. If dogs were books, then he was Harry Potter – simply magical. Apple of our eyes I will never forget the day I laid eyes on the most precious miniature Chihuahua at

Understanding the bond & making a difference

Andrea Wright Mary Pat Gorman It’s about understanding the deep connection between people and their pets and striving to provide resources to the veterinarians to help improve quality and extend life and making it easier for pet parents to guarantee the health and wellness of their companion animals. In this respect, here is the insight

Check in with your furry travellers to Lemon Tree Hotel

Jyaneswar Laishram Cradled amidst the hills of Aravallis, surrounded by dancing fields of maize and mustard, is the charming Lemon Tree Hotel. With picturesque greens and serene water bodies, this visually stunning and breathtaking resort at Tarudhan Valley in Manesar, just outside Delhi, exudes an old world charm, welcoming you and your pet dogs. Yes,

Causes of Canine Alopecia!

Hair loss, technically called ‘alopecia’, is partial or complete lack of hair in areas where they are normally present. Alopecia doesn’t refer only to hair loss; it also includes coat defects, and failure of hair growth. –by Dr Preeti Mor and Dr Rohit Kumar Hair loss is typically associated with an underlying medical disorder. Many medical

14 Ways to Celebrate Pooch Love!

Varsha Verma with Rocky Valentine’s Day is all about love…doing sweet things for your loved one, spending quality time together and celebrating the bond of love. When we talk about love, can we leave our pets behind? The answer is definitely ‘No’. This Valentine, let’s make our pooches  feel special and loved. February 14, Valentine’s Day,

TOLFA’s mantra is ‘healing from the heart’

Meet Rachel Wright, the founder of Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA). It is an animal charity in Rajasthan. Established in 2005 TOLFA has since helped over 1,70,000 animals. In 2018 Rachel was awarded the prestigious International Award by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in recognition of her work. TOLFA’s mission is to provide

Groom to get the True GLOW!

Grooming is one of the most important aspects that pet parents need to take care of. -Poorvi Anthony Daily brushing– Proper grooming includes daily brushing of the coat, the dead hair of your pet will be removed thus reducing the problem of shedding. Bonding– Try to keep each session short with gentle reassurance, calmness, and

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