At birth, the puppy’s immune system is not fully developed. Rather, it matures during the first few months of life. The immune system is important for protecting puppies from disease and infection. A mature immune system is necessary for an effective response to vaccination. The immune system can be divided into two major components: Cell-mediated […]
There’s a new hope for paraplegic dogs who can lead a normal life…thanks to the ambulatory carts developed for them! A paraplegic dog… A variety of disease conditions affect the spinal cord, resulting in severe neurological deficits, disability and paraplegia. The most common causes are fractures of the vertebrae, disc prolapse and degeneration of the
Chic n’ smart…that’s how a Poodle looks. Here’s how to make her the showstopper! Once a Poodle parent, always a Poodle parent! Well, that is the Charisma a Poodle has, as fanciers of this specific breed rarely become fond of any other breed. Being an interesting companion with her captivating, watchful, clever, playful and winning
There are ways to prevent children from being bitten by dogs. This article gives advice on training children, adults and dogs to approach each other and communicate effectively. We tend to forget that dogs do not communicate in the same way as humans. For example, humans make eye contact when communicating and make contact through
Dogs being dogs express themselves by barking, just as we do by talking. As pet parents we need to understand this need and encourage it at times. However, it becomes a problem when the barking is ceaseless (or that’s how it may seem at times!). This is where we need to step in as pet
Q: I have a one-year-old Labrador, who is losing a lot of fur. I have shown to my doctors but they cannot figure out the reason. Please help. –Deepti Shah, Pune Dr KG Umesh: Hair loss is a common complaint in our country in dogs with skin disorders and results from a number of causes.
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“St Bernard!” I screamed with glee, when Vivek asked me which breed I would like to bring home. It was the most evident choice. Ever since my ninth grade, ever since I had first laid eyes upon that adorable St Bernard in Beethoven, I had wanted to bring home a St Bernard. “Are you sure?”
