A bored pooch can never be a happy pooch. Research has proven that dogs who spend majority of their waking hours alone doing nothing but wait for their pet parents to return home and spend some time with them are highly susceptible to behavioural problems like aggression, separation anxiety, irritability and destructive tendencies. Here’s how […]
Clicking your pooch is an art. It is difficult to keep these furs of energy still to take a perfect shot. Here, pet photographers Parul Sardesai, Sonam Gandhi and Eshita Prasanna share the secret to perfect tailshot. Animals surprise us, all the time. “It could be something they do, or the way they look, or
Here introduced is our little boy Baxter the prankster. He loves biting wood. We had plain furniture before we had Baxter and now we have a carved one. Usually trees have roots underneath. But trees in our garden have their roots above the ground. Credit must go to Baxter. He’s nothing other than a chalta-firta soft toy. We love him a lot. He’s a family member, not
Fluffy Last summer, we got all the dogs of our colony sterilised with the help of Friendicoes SECA. But one female dog was left and in 2014 winter, she delivered three pups. Two pups died in a road accident while the sole survivor is a white pawed, black coloured pup. We call this pooch Fluffy.
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If a cat or dog has some poison or object that doesn’t want in the body it endeavours to push the poison into the flesh surrounding the poison in an attempt to get rid of it. That’s how abscess formed. Let’s find out how to cure it in cats. Joan E Henderson Infections occur for
Dr. Suranjan Sarkar Here are a few common health problems in cats, their causes and how pet parents can prevent them. 1. Constipation – This is the most common problems and very annoying for pet parents, because cat cries whole night trying to defecate. The reasons for constipation are lack of roughage in diet, worms
Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q. We have got two four-month-old kittens. What games can I play with them? Do they respond to their names when called? -Pavan, Mysore Golu Dr KG Umesh: Your kitten needs to
As cats are part of your family their well being is very important to keep them healthy, active and disease free. Some common food items to be avoided are listed below to prevent any complications in the metabolism. Dr. Madhurita Gupta Onions: Giving onions to your cats can increase the chances of anaemia because it
LaPerms are the rarest of the curly cat breeds. But if you are lucky enough to meet one, it wouldn’t be long before you become completely enamoured. Dig up some interesting facts about this exotic cat who is unique in every way possible. Denise Abraham The origin In 1982, the first LaPerm kitten was born
It was 12th January 2009, we were waiting outside an ultrasound clinic to get her ultrasound done before we went in for surgery when I suddenly heard a deep gurgling. She tried to get up and just as I held her frail body. We were blinded by fear of losing her. The same roads where
Urolithiasis is the condition where urinary stones are formed or located anywhere in the urinary system. It is the main cause of obstruction in the lower urinary tract. Let’s see how. Pets can also suffer from urinary stones. Calculi are formed when the urine is supersaturated with salt and minerals, such as calcium oxalate,
With the Valentine’s Day is around the corner, how about pampering your pooch with some pawsome gifts. Stylish collar: Gift him a stylish collar with his name and your mobile number inscribed on it for safety. Treats: Give him the treat he loves or prepare a dog-friendly treat for him. Toys: Gift him a few
At times, it is heart wrenching to see the plight of pet parents having to drop their furry friend off at a boarding facility. A pleasurable boarding experience is the result of the pet parent and the boarding staff working in the interest of the pet. Here’s how to have a safe & secure boarding
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
