Are cats social animals or solitary ones? The answer is ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. Cats do like to socialise with other cats and humans but also are solitary creatures. Here are some interesting facts on cat behaviour. Sudhersena Cats cannot be intimidated into obedience. They will obey if they want to. Cats, unlike dogs, are not pack animals and peer […]
The Savannah is a dramatically elegant spotted cat, descended from an original cross of an African Serval and domestic cat. Know more about this active and interactive breed designed to be a domestic replica of that tall, big-eared spotted exotic cat. Brigitte Cowell Salient features Although generally the size of a domestic cat, Savannah should be proportionally tall, long
Of all the diseases affecting dogs, cardiac diseases are relatively common, with acquired cardiac disease comprising the majority of such cases. Auscultation or listening to heart murmurs is the art of diagnosing various cardiac diseases… an insight. What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is a specific sound detected when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. This sound is a result of the
Venky’s opens animal specific diagnostic centre in Pune Offering its services with an extended hand, Venky’s opens its state-of-the-art Venky’s Pet Diagnostic Center in Pune, catering ‘pet specific diagnostic services’ under one roof with all the necessary services and equipments. The new diagnostic centre is located at Shankuntal Plaza on Law College Road, Near Nal
Richie ‘Unconditional love’ – this term was taught to me by my dogs. When I was a kid, my dog Tarry was not so close to my dad initially, but an inseparable bond was developed between them later on. Whenever my dad returned home from his office, Tarry welcomed, greeted and respected him as master
This festive time, pamper your tail wagger with these ‘must haves’. Love the leash While choosing a leash, it is essential to keep in mind the breed and size of your dog. Smaller breeds should have a lighter weight leash as compared to the bigger breeds. Wide strong leashes are better and are easier to
Dogs can be seriously injured indoors on smooth flooring. Here are the pitfalls of those ‘mirror finish’ flooring for dogs and why you ought to avoid them. Dr. Kadambari How many times have you seen your pooch chase something around your polished living room floor, slip and crash into a wall? Dogs can be seriously
A well-groomed pooch is a pet parent’s delight. It takes time, love and attention to give your pooch a pawfect look. Here’s how to make your pet a showstopper every day. Sitara with Whisky Start early: Accustom your puppy to brushing and physical examination (ears, nails, paw pads, teeth, etc) so that they get
From passion stems compassion and then the desperate need to help out the tiny paws… life is not that simple for an animal shelter volunteer. Let’s see why. Pallavi Dar The word ‘volunteer’, according to Oxford Dictionary, means ‘a person who offers to do something without being compelled or paid’. Ordinarily, I would accept most
Dr K?G Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the ‘best teacher’ award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is currently working for WALTHAM as Regional
Dogs are fast learners. You can begin teaching simple commands for everyday use by employing vocal instruction, treats or other methods like Clicker Training. These essential training techniques will ensure the overall well being of your pup . Nitin and Snoopy Bringing home a puppy is such a joy. But most pet parents give up
World For All’s stunning #WhyAStray Calendar 2015 by Sahil Mane has 12 big Bollywood stars in support of stray animals. A must-have for all animal lovers this New Year! The World For All Calendar is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! The calendar last year captured the candid moments of pet
Be it for a music company, sport club, commercial ad, educational institute, movie production house… canines are presented as popular mascots all over the world. Here picked up some of the popular dog mascots which every one of us sees now and then in our day-to-day life. Who else in India doesn’t hum the
Growing up with a dog in the family is one of the most enjoyable and valuable experiences for a child. Here are a few games and activities to engage your child and your pooch. Nivedita With Caeser These days, thanks to the growing dependence on gadgets and related technology, children get hooked on to them
