Diwali is the festival of lights, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. Irresponsible people, however, make it menacingly noisy which not only ruins the sanctity of the festival but makes it painful to the ears of both animals and humans. As a pet parent, you need to do create a protective environment for […]
Sudhersena Recently, I had to put back a rescued cat to where he was rescued from after nearly a year. He was overcome with joy and emotion to see his home and is happily settled there now. Here’s more about cat’s behaviour. Can cats be relocated to new homes? This question arises in our mind
Look who is going to be the first cat to be sculptured at Madame Tussauds! That’s none other than the internet’s most popular Grumpy Cat, who’s loved by millions world over, regardless of her grumpy mood. From famous warlords to film stars, sport personalities and many others from different fields or walks of life are
Unlike horses, you cannot tell the age of a cat by looking at his teeth although often the condition of the teeth will give you a better idea of how old a cat might be if you have not had him since he was a kitten. Let’s find out how. Joan Henderson The teeth of
Here are a few FAQs on cats, which all cat parents would like to know. My two-year-old female cat sometimes eats plants. Is it normal? Can it harm her? Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Eating small amounts of plants, vegetables or grass is normal for cats. Kittens do it to taste new things and to chew on
One of the most recognised breeds of cats, even to a novice cat fancier, is the striking and graceful Siamese. Her equally popular but much more colourful counterpart is the ‘Oriental Shorthair’. Just like her parent breed, the Siamese, Oriental Shorthair is elegant, long, slender, graceful and talkative. Let’s know more about this breed! Susanna
There’s little tiger in every cat…well, cats are predators by nature and they need to exercise their hunting skills regularly. At home, we can provide them moving toys to satisfy this need of theirs. All work and no play make kitty dull and aggressive. So, it is important to make play a regular part of
Ayu (right) with a friend I am a 15-year-old teen rescuer, who rescues animals as I love them. They are the soul with a clean and unselfish heart. It’s because I get happiness when I rescue them, I get satisfaction when they heal and greet us. Nothing is more valuable than the blessings I feel
Here are a few FAQs kitty parents often ask. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Q: Should I keep a male or a female cat? I don’t want kittens. A: Have your cat neutered. It is not true that neutering causes obesity or laziness. I have had my animals neutered and they are exactly the same. The best
You are expecting a baby…but are not sure if your cat is ready for a new human friend. Here’s how to introduce your cat to the infant. There is lot of excitement in the house…getting ready to welcome the new member of the family…all energies are channelised into preparing the home for the perfect homecoming.
Katerina Anyfandi Warm, friendly, loving and mischievous are some adjectives to define Cornish Rex who is considered to be the ‘clown’ of cat world and a breed who wants to be involved in all household activities, whether it be riding on vacuum cleaner, jumping into shower, chasing dog’s tail, watching dinner being cooked, or sleeping on
Roundworm causes Toxocariosis in cats. Here is an alert to this dreaded disease. Dr A Sangaran Toxocara cati, also known as feline roundworm, is a dreadful parasite that causes Toxocariosis among cats. Across various countries, eggs of these parasites are found in 2-90 percent soil samples and they are prone to spreading infection fast in high
Your elderly cat can live a normal and happy life, let’s see how. It is very fortunate that many diseases of the cat are now able to be controlled by modern vaccines and medications and therefore, more cats are living Joan Henderson much longer than in the past. A great many cats are far more
Dehydration is a common problem in summers. Cats need to be hydrated at all times. Here’s how to keep yours fine in summers. A healthy cat should be sufficiently hydrated. Water replaces fluid lost through urine, feces and respiration and is essential to maintain appropriate health. It is interesting to know that 80 percent of
Chausie features a gorgeous wild look in an affectionate, loving household cat. Let’s learn more about this friendly breed. Named after their jungle cat ancestors called Felis Chaus, Chausies are small species of wild cat found across Africa and Asia; as far south as Vietnam Joyce Pierce and in Nile Valley all the way to Caspian
