The one phrase that everyone keep saying veryThe very often – irrespective of whether he is a dog lover oroften or not – is that a dog is a man’s best friend. Even sceptics can’t help but acknowledge the truthEven truth of this saying. And what’s surprising is that everof ever since man has known […]
Everybody looks forward to festivals… lot of delicacies, decorations at house, spending time with loved ones, and fireworks… time seems perfect. But, it can be the most dreaded time for our pets – loud noises, crackers, too much sweets… it’s simply not a dog’s life. Here’s how to make festival a fun time for our
Just the thought of losing your canine, sends shudders to any dog lover. The death of a pet means loss of unconditional source of love and it causes a lot of mental and physical trauma. Grief is natural and nothing can substitute the loss of the bereaved. But, as we say life moves on…and so
Cuddly canines are our friends for life…well they also improve our quality of life. While spending time with them helps in keeping up the high sprits…going for a walk with them has its own benefits. Let’s see how. Our furry canine cuties have filled our lives with loads of fun and laughter…we feel more joyous
With your Siberian Husky pal, you are bound to experience amazement, joy, love and companionship. You can enjoy wonderful conversations everyday with this bosom pal of yours. A perfect companion we can vouch for! Keen, friendly, alert and mischievous are the apt words to describe a Siberian Husky. Equally appealing is their graceful and smooth
His cute smile makes most of us go weak in the knees…but what catches his fancy is not us…they are some other cutie-pies at home. Well! It’s not some femme fatales for cute Madhavan…but his loved pets – Princess (GSD), Simba (Chow Chow) and Ashley (African Grey). This enthusiastic pet lover shares his love and
Come Diwali and we get busy in stocking our supplies of decorations, lights, diyas, candles, sweets and crackers. The whole atmosphere becomes heavenly but it can be a stressful time for your feline as these curious beings would leave no stone unturned (literally!). Here are a few tips to make Diwali safe for your kitty
Do you sleep for a short while during day? Do you wake up with the slightest noise during such naps? If youranswer is yes to both, then you are actually catnapping. Even though most of you would address your kitties as sleeping beauties, but you all would agree that they get up on hearing the
You can maintain your cat’s overall health in two important ways: 1) schedule an annual preventive visit (including shots and an examination) with your veterinarian as well as other visits as needed; and 2) perform daily home examinations-petting and health care go hand in glove. • Do a nose-to-tail checkup every time you cuddle with your
Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q : I have an eight-month-old male Persian white cat who is very active, eats well but has got eye discharge. Please advise. – PV Rhea Dr. K. G. Umesh : There are several causes for
Life is precious, for humans as well as animals. Since they cannot voice their problems, we should be compassionate and merciful to identify their sickness. Many people assume that stray cats tend to scratch and bite and, hence, they stay away from them, but this is not entirely true. Cats and kittens are very timid
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 presently working for
We were planning to holiday in Manali. The preparation was in full swing and the flight and hotel bookings were done. This was when my pet dog ‘Max’ came and sat with hands over my suitcase, looking at me with wet eyes. Why was he so sad – probably he had realized that we were
I’ve wondered many times as to how little things in life can carry so much love, joy and most importantly warmth…to enlighten a household that remained cold even during the hottest season of the year…such a house was ours, till July 2006. I remember precisely! It was 6 days before my birthday when the big
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