Tyson is our snobbish four-year-old male Pug, who simply loves water. Taking bath is like being on cloud nine for him! After bath, he gets mad… runs around the whole house and plays with his toy. He is fun-loving, cute, sweet, charming and naughty… and yes, he is smart too. Even though he loves my […]
Dog shows, dog fairs, dog events…we just don’t seem to have enough of our canines and are always there to cheer them up, time and again. And our pooches just love all the fun and excitement…but they always remember that they are there for their pet parents in thick and thin. Very recently, a pet
There are a few pooches who would be remembered for time immemorial! Nipper is one of the most popular dogs recognised by millions of music lovers. For those who have forgotten Nipper should pick up the record label for HMV (His Master’s Voice), which features a picture of Nipper listening to his master’s gramophone. Whew!
Q: How do we groom cats? Are there any cat grooming parlours in our country? – Adil B Khan, New Delhi A: Dr K G Umesh: A clean shiny coat is a sign of good health and nutrition. By grooming your cat, you can, however, help to encourage growth and shine of the hair.
My best friend is Dot, my sweet Pug. He is very lazy but he loves me a lot and plays with me on holidays. I take him out for a walk. He is the most adorable pup in the world. We both are happy to have each other. We are now bringing home a
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
Being a pet parent I love to share stories and anecdotes, peeves and laughs with other pet parents. So when I came across Dawn Kairns’ book on the Internet, ‘Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life’, I knew I had to read it. The book is all that it promises and more. At one level
Q: I am planning to get a Doberman pup and I want to get his ear cropped. What care should be taken before and after the cropping? – Chaitanya Raut, Yavatmal, Maharashtra Dr KG Umesh: Ear trimming or Ear Cropping (Cosmetic Otoplasty) does not need to be performed except on the pet owner’s request. However,
I wish someone would tell me what it is That I’ve done wrong. Why I have to stay chained up and Left alone so long. They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup. There were so many things we’d do While I was growing up. They couldn’t wait to
Q: My 9-year-old cat Princy is having trouble urinating. Please help. – Priya, Goa A: Dr KG Umesh: Such urinary problems can result from behavioural or medical disorders. Behavioural causes are associated with toileting preferences/aversions and marking. Typical aversions/preferences may include substrate, location, cleanliness, and style of box. When there is a toileting issue,
Have you ever seen the happiness, the excitement and the frenzy …when you take your lil’ pooch out for a drive? The moment you roll down the car window, two tiny paws and one beautiful head is ready to peep out…you exclaim, “No,” pull him back and roll back the window! He gives you a
My mom was always fond of pets but she was reluctant to have a pet because of us. Stella, our first pet, came to us by chance. It so happened that we went to a family friend and their Golden retriever Lara had four pups. The pups stole my mom’s heart and Stella became a
I have been married for two years and both of us were struggling to balance our careers and social life, leaving us with hardly any time to catch a breath. Our life found a whole new meaning when we mutually decided to get home our first pup – a Golden Retriever named Zack. Suddenly we
Hello everybody! Are you ready? I’m going to tell you, About me and my family. My name is “PANTHER”, And for strangers, I’m a danger. As my name suggests, my nature, I have a royal gait and posture. I’m a German Shepherd male, When I charge, everyone turns pale. In my family, I’m the youngest.
Q: What are the behaviour changes in cats with respect to climate and food? Dr Sunil Kumar C, Thalassery, Kerala Dr KG Umesh: Cats are true carnivores. They generally prey items, which are rich in water, protein & fat and low in carbohydrate and have no requirement for plant materials. Cats can not taste
