Health

We all know that arthritis is a common ailment of old age but not many of us would know that it is the case with our pooches as well. If your pooch is not willing to play or work or has slowed down, he might be suffering from arthritis. But help is here at hand! […]

Canine Babesiosis is a highly fatal disease of dogs. It is caused by blood protozoan called Babesia canis and is spread by ticks. Babesiosis has worldwide prevalence, mostly in regions where the tick vectors are prevalent. This disease occurs in all age groups of dogs but young pets tend to become infected more often and

It’s a myth that high level of proteins causes aggression and kidney failure in pets. Here’s the myth buster. Role of proteins: Proteins perform numerous functions in the body, encompassing roles as diverse as structural components of practically all body tissues, enzymes for digestion of food and metabolic reactions, homeostatic hormones and transport proteins, and

Plaque and calculus accumulation in pet’s teeth lead to complete tooth erosion. If we act fast, the recovery will be earlier and complete. As we delay, the complications can culminate in an irreparable damage. Here’s more on pooch dental hygiene. In humans, the dentistry has gone in a sea change in terms of product awareness

Being a pet parent, it is your prime responsibility to make sure that your house is pet proofed and all harmful things (for our pooches) are stowed away from their reach. Never forget that these lil’ naughty ones can hurt themselves, and sometimes even seriously, if they accidentally ingest an object. Here’s how to keep

Liver disease is a serious medical condition in dogs and it is very important to identify the primary cause at early stages, because liver failure will be exhibited only after 70 percent to 80 percent of cells are damaged. Here’s more on the liver diseases in pooches. Liver – an introduction Liver is one of

Like humans, dogs too suffer from heart diseases. The common cardiac problems are abnormality of heart beats appropriately known as Arrhythmia and other one is cardiomyopathy (a disease of cardiac muscles). Both conditions may lead to heart failure. Here’s more on heart diseases in dogs. What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy (CM) is the most common cause

Delicious, scrumptious treats…our pooches love them and we love to see the happiness on their face when they get one of their favourite treats. But, before you toss that treat to your pooch, hold on, think again – is it right for your pooch? Treats are an important training tool – used for rewarding your

Some foods which are edible for humans can pose hazards for dogs. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness and even death. Here are some common foods that should not be given. Raw eggs and raw meat: Raw eggs contain an enzyme avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin.

Every pet parent wants healthy active dogs and tries to give the best care to them. This can be achieved by ensuring a healthy and properly functioning immune system. Here’s more on the immune system in dogs. What’s immunity: Immunity is the ability of body to resist against invading pathogens/organisms (bacteria, virus, fungus or parasites)

Eyes are one of the most sensitive organs and require utmost care. Here’s a list of common eye problems in pooches and how we can cure or prevent them. Eyes are the window to our souls and of course to our health. Here are some of the eye problems that can affect your pet. Canine

Here’s more on ‘kennel cough’ – the disease that makes pets suffer and the pet parents disturbed. Infectious tracheobronchitis of dogs, in general terms, is referred as ‘kennel cough’. The disease is highly contagious and commonly affects pups and adult dogs, mostly when they come in contact with diseased animals. The dog shelters, boarding kennels,