Health

Did you know dogs can also suffer from heart problems? Here, we focus on the acquired heart diseases of dogs. –by Col Virendra Kumar Contrary to popular belief, heart diseases and associated problems in dogs are quite common. However, specific diagnosis of the problem may not be easily available to pet parents in certain cases […]

Here’s how to heal your pooch from various diseases. A seven-year-old Pug named Broozo suffered from severe chronic Mange skin infection for the last six years. Marwah, the pet parent in Noida, consulted many veterinarians across Delhi & Noida but there was no improvement to Broozo’s skin condition. Marwah then referred to a vet in

Dr Rahul Kumar Dr Vinod Kumar Singh Canine influenza or Canine flu is a contagious respiratory infection in dogs. Here’s more about this dreaded disease. Canine influenza is an emerging contagious respiratory infection of dogs. It has a high morbidity (close to 100 percent), but the mortality, as with most other influenza infections, is relatively

Dr Ashwini Kumar Singh   The dog days of summer provide lots of opportunities for fun with your dog but the hot months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets. Here’s how to take care of your pets during the hotter days. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone humidity, but things really

In summer months, our pooches need to be safeguarded against tick infections like Babesiosis. Here’s more on this tick transmitted canine disease.   Dr Priya Chettri Dr GM Arpitha Dr A Sangaran Babesiosis is an emerging, tick-transmitted canine disease caused by haemoprotozoan parasite of the genus Babesia. The disease is distributed worldwide and infection is

Dr AK Singh The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the condition of a dog’s coat and skin give a better indication of his overall nutritional status. The skin is the largest organ of the body and when it is not getting the nutrition it needs, problems are readily observed. Nutrition plays

A dog’s skin is an indication of her overall health and hence forms a basic criterion while adopting a puppy. Here are a few common skin disorders our pets can suffer from.   Dr. Nandani Kumari Dr. Saroj Kumar Thakur Skin disorders are one of the most common health problems in dogs. These canine skin

Dogs are strikingly similar to humans as far as emotions are concerned. Like humans, dogs too get depressed when things do not go as they wish. While, we can rationalise our feelings and seek a way out, our dogs are not so lucky…they need our love and care in such difficult times.   Dr Suranjan

Bringing home a pup is a dream come true for many pet parents. But, have you ever wondered if your pup is coming from an ethical breeder or from a puppy mill?   Often animal welfare organisations and activists talk of puppy mills mushrooming here and there. So, what are puppy mills?   Dr Amarnath

Mental wellness is emotional contentment and satisfaction or a state of persistent happiness. Mental distress in dogs and cats is caused by fear, anxiety and frustration, emotions that invariably lead to behavioural challenges. Here’s how to ensure mental wellness.   Dr. M.K SharmaPhysically, stress affects dogs and cats just as it does to us, causing a

It is always good to let your pet sniff around, but one needs to be aware with these naughty babies and their mischief. Many pet parents might want to uncover the mystery – why do dogs eat grass? So here it is…   During the last month, every time I took my five-year-old Golden Labrador,

As our pets age, you may begin to notice subtle changes in their movement, such as having a little difficulty going up or down the stairs, or seemingly slow to rise from a comfortable laying position.  These can be early signs of arthritis, and early intervention is critical to slowing progression of the disease. Here’s