A dog sits waiting in the cold autumn sun. Too faithful to leave, too frightened to run. He’s been there for days now with nothing to do But sits by the road just waiting for you. He can’t understand why you left him that day. He thought you were stopping to go with him and […]
Love is an abstract word till the time it is described, Once spoken or expressed makes the dull life bright. It is not just limited to human and flesh; It can be spread across little animals, dogs, kittens and rest. It has no boundaries, no language at all; It stands loud, fresh, unwithered and tall.
Felines are no different from human beings in terms of weight gain – if calorie intake is greater than calorie burned, they will put on weight. And if you have a housecat who has the choicest of foods and treats handfed to her, chances are, your kitty is…well…going to end up on the tubby side.
As our cats get older, it is very important to provide them with a good and healthy diet. Here are a few tips to choose the best diet for your ageing kitty. Good feeding plan. Setting a good feeding plan throughout their lives is the best way to maintain a happy and healthy cat who
As pet parents, it can be really difficult for us to face the fact that the rambunctious, young kitten we got home few years back, has now grown into a somber senior cat. It’s now that your kitty needs more attention, love and care. Here’s how to keep her healthy and happy in these years.
Q: My cat Oliver is a two-month-old Persian. Please advice about cat training and flea prevention. – Asma Nadeem Ahmed, Bangalore A: Dr KG Umesh: Early socialisation is the process by which a cat learns to relate appropriately to people, other cats and to her environment. The ‘sensitive period’ for socialisation lies between two
Even though cats spend a lot of time licking and cleaning themselves, they still need regular grooming to remove loose hair, prevent matting and keep the skin free from diseases. Here’s how to do that. Step by step instructions for grooming cats Clean the cat’s ears – Put a few drops of solution in your
Those who are enchanted by tigers can bring home a Toyger with looks of a tiger but size like a toy and a heart of gold Dressed to kill Toygers were created to look like Toy Tigers. They are short haired, completely domestic cat derived fromcarefully selected domestic shorthairs and pedigreed cats like the Bengal.
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
The arrival of a litter of puppies is always an exciting experience and to make everything go well, you can rely on your vet’s experience and ‘Birth & Growth’ programme from Royal Canin. You need to provide the mother, and the litter she is carrying, with a range of nutrients essential for development. They must
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Please send in your pet’s stories at info@dogsandpups.net to get published. Priya was feeling bereft since her black Labrador Waldo died on Holi. After a long and painful battle with tumours and organ failure for two years, Waldo succumbed to kidney failure. The festival of colours turned into a day of mourning for Priya. The
Changes in sexual behaviour – About twice a year, when females come on heat, males and females are strongly attracted to each other and show great ingenuity in finding ways to get together and mate. This behaviour is highly likely to lead to an unwanted pregnancy. Figures also show increased risks of straying and car
Pets in childhood: Never had a pet as a child. Calvin and Hobbes are my first pets. Any special favourite: Though I love them both, Hobbes, the Golden Retriever, is close to me! Incident you would like to share: When we first took them to swimming, it was a treat as they are natural swimmers.
Tall and graceful, Pooja Bedi inherits her genes from the legendary actor Kabir Bedi and renowned Odissi dancer Protima Bedi. “I have pets since 1982. My first pet was Bobo, a Lhasa Apso and I learnt a new meaning of man-canine relation with her. We all… me, my brother and Bobo… had a lot of
