Memoir of a beloved canine Habib Rehman’s A Home for Gori is not merely a book but an outpour of timeless romance he keeps affectionately in the corner of his heart for his beloved Gori who died on 27 July 2005. The author shares the joy and anguish of his canine friend with Dogs & […]
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.
Q. Please do advice about behavioural abnormalities in cats. – Ashimi Das, Guwahati A: Dr KG Umesh: Cats make good pets because their needs are simple and they like the security of their own home, from which they can explore their own territory and hunt. In a few respects, cats are fussy – they
“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?”
This world seemed like a beautiful place The minute I opened my eyes I ran across the streets With the wind rushing past my face Jumping up and down Exploring everything I could find Playing with mama all day long Until the day she too was gone Leaving me alone To fight life on my
As we celebrate the sixth anniversary of Dogs & Pups, we just cannot thank all of you for your love and trust you have shown us all these years. The bonding has been strong and together we have cherished our four-legged companions. Another reason to rejoice is that besides our love and care, we can
Vamso Pet Health technical bulletin Vamso Pet Health unleashed their in-house technical bulletin in the month of June 2010. The technical bulletin is targeted towards pet practitioners and will cover technical aspects on various subjects. Through this newsletter, the company aims to share useful technical information on various subjects with the veterinarians. The newsletter will
Q: Please give inputs on different areas of kitten care. – Vrushali Makarand Pandit, Pune A: Dr KG Umesh: Cats are solitary animals and like to spend some time alone. Best time to bring home a kitten is when they are six weeks old or more. A small box with high sides placed in
Please send in your pet’s stories at info@dogsandpups.net to get published. Golla, my Pomeranian is a happy-go-lucky dog. He is always full of mischief, running away with my slippers and eating up anything that’s within his reach, starting from chairs to tables, to cushions and even remote controls (once I found the ‘channel changing’ key
I share my life with two German Shepherds – Tippu and Ruby. They are the most adorable dogs in the world, especially Ruby! She is Tippu’s mom and is five years old while Tippu is a young 3-year-old dog. Ruby stays at our farm while Tippu stays at my house like a king. Tippu is
I was never fond of dogs (till the day Allan came into our life), it’s not that I hated them but I was really afraid of them, though there was no reason behind that. On the other hand, my hubby loved them a lot. One day he convinced me (somehow) to go for a dog
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
There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will
Our paw friends have a unique place in our hearts and lives. All those who have been blessed with a canine in any phase of life can remember their love and antics… all through their life…this love comes with a lifetime guarantee, right? We all can recall how exciting it was to see your puppy
Q: I have a one-year-old GSD male. I would like to know what food should be given to him in summer and if any special care needs to be taken in the hot months. He sometimes is not very keen on eating food though otherwise his appetite is not much of a problem. I would
