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Mutt Hutt organising Pet-Together

Mutt Hutt – The Pet Café’s Pet Together, a day out for family, friends and furry companions on 18th May 2014 at Annapurna, Building 7, Sector 3, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai (Opposite Nature’s Basket). For further information, call: 09930122310/09820029579 or e-mail at: mutthuttcafe@gmail.com

Rabies awareness programme at Rourkela

A rabies awareness programme was held on 5th April 2014 at Eco Club, Gyanajyoti Public School in Rourkela with co-operation from Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Sundergarh and A.R.M.Y. (Animal Rescue & Maintenance Youth), Rourkela. For further information, contact at: 7504038089 or sangamparida2012@gmail.com

A legend named Kalu

Kalu One needs not be born as a human to possess a huge empire. Kalu was one living example of how a dog lived the life of a king. Born inside and living in a two acre house (empty group housing society), Kalu had many humans by his side as subjects (guards, rickshaw pullers). He

Miss you Arrow

Kriti and Arrow Today when I entered home, Arrow you were not there. I felt the vacuum because you are no more. Yesterday you left us but yourmemories will remain in our hearts forever. You have given us 13 most beautiful years of life. It seems yesterday only when we brought you home in April

Be safe when the sun shines bright

From keeping their pets indoors to providing water all the time to grooming and short haircuts – it is definitely a pleasure to see our pet parents well informed on Do’s and Don’ts in summer time. Here’s what our pet parents from Jaipur share… “During summer, temperature variance causes hair fall and dermatological problems, so

Understanding heart failure in dogs

Dogs don’t experience heart attacks the way humans do, but this doesn’t mean they don’t die of heart disease. Heart failure in dogs is increasingly common in present scenario, with many showing symptoms by age seven or eight. Even some young dogs develop congestive heart failure, inheriting the propensity for the disease from their parents.

Is your pet a paradise for parasites?

Is your pet eating well but still not hale and hearty? Is she not gaining weight inspite of good feeding and care? Is your pet dog’s faeces foul smelling and tarry coloured? Then it is obvious that your pet is serving as a host to the most dangerous hookworms which are fatal especially in pups.

Ask the Expert… l May-June 2014

Dr KG 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

Learn how to keep your pet safe this summer

Dr. Brejesh Singh Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily, which can result in heatstroke that can be fatal. Here’s why and how to protect your pooch in summer. Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body temperature in a safe range. A dog with

Why oral care is a necessity for your K9 friends?

Dogs have long been considered a close companion and pet parents pamper pets with people’s food, thus the incidence of disease of oral cavity. Here’s how to maintain oral hygiene in pets.   Dr. Rutuja Bansod Dogs are basically carnivorous animals. However, due to affection and blind love for pets, most of the pet parents

To the tune of Monali Thakur’s pooch love

Monali Thakur, an Indian playback singer and actress, rose to popularity after appearing in Indian Idol 2 top 10 contestants. Her songs for the film Race in 2008 helped carving her niche in Bollywood. Recently she won Filmfare Best Female Playback singer award for the song Sawaar Loon from the film Lootera for year 2013,

Why do dogs get gum disease?

Did you know that 4 out of 5 adult dogs have gum disease? Let’s find out the symptoms and control measures. The bacteria within plaque and tartar attack the gums and cause inflammation of the gum tissue. Plaque damages the gum tissues and finally the ligaments and bone. Untreated, the tooth will become loose and

Ways to comprehend canine conversations

Our furry, four-legged friends understand us and even know how to express themselves; we just need to look for the right signals… Canine communication… a key! Priya Savoor The other day, I visited a friend with a gorgeous yellow Labrador named Mischief. As I entered the house and met Mischief for the first time, she

Bridging the vocabulary gap

Dog psychologists say that an average dog recognizes about 165 words and the number can go higher with appropriate training. The best part of it is that any pet parent can become a language trainer – find out how to make your dog learn in these ‘5 Ways’ that guarantee fun all the way!  

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