Protein is important dietary constituent not only for humans but also for our canine friends. Right amount of protein in your dog’s diet will help in the well-being of your dog. Dr H S Madhusudhan Proteins are complex molecules containing chains of subunits called amino acids. All proteins are basically made up of carbon, hydrogen […]
Dogs have great ears. Your dog can hear sounds over a wider range of frequencies and at a greater distance than you. Unfortunately, dogs pay a price for their superior hearing abilities. A dog’s ear design contributes both to his advanced hearing and to many ear problems he may experience. Ear mites, infections and aural
Ticks and Fleas are the most common and most important ectoparasites of companion animals throughout the world. Next to these are mites, lice, sand flies and mosquitoes as nuisance ectoparasites. Here’s more on fleas and ticks on dogs and cats. Fleas on dogs and cats These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 20–30
Sharing a snack seems the easiest option to score brownie points with your pooch and what could make your pet happier than a choco-chip cookie or a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken. More out of love than ignorance, dog owners often forget that their best buddies belong to a completely different species and that their
Though it is always advised to rush your pet to a vet in any emergency case, still a little knowledge of first aid can go a long way in helping your furry family member cope with the situation before she gets proper medical treatment. First aid in time can save the life of your paw
Tooth care for a small dogs – keeping their milliom-dollar smile safe! Teething in small dogs The adult teeth of small breed dogs (less than 10kg) appear between the age of 4 and 6 months and the fi nal molars come through, at the latest, at around 7 months. Each half jaw carries 21 teeth
If your dog has been ill or had an operation, you’ll have to give him some special care and attention. Here’s a guide to what you need to the dietary and medical needs of a recovering dog. Your dog needs sleep, rest and peace While he’s recovering, your dog may feel weak, and gets tired
Powerful, liverly, intelligent, loyal..the German Shepherd has many impressive qualities. An excellent guard dog, he is also a perfect rescue dog due to his exceptionally refined sense of smell. He is appreciated not just for his physical aptitude and flexible character, but also for the beauty of his black and tan coat… a perfect blend
Young dogs need a lot more calories than their older counterparts. But meeting this need is easy; just follow the guidelines in this article. Caring for your breeding female dog If your female dog is eating a good balanced diet, she will not need any extra food for the first five weeks after she’s mated.
Dogs scratch and it’s perfectly normal. It’s so normal that most of the time you don’t even notice it. When you think about it (or better when you concentrate on it), you will realise that you too will rub your nose or scratch your scalp, but even that itch can be dangerous and painful to
With the number of cases of tapeworm infection in dogs on the rise, some know-how of the disease by pet owners is crucially called for. This is crucial not only for the safety and good health of one’s dog, but also to prevent communicability of the disease from the pet to his human counterparts. The
Come rainy season and every pet parent gets scared of ticks and fleas, which can cause a lot of discomfort to our canine friends. Let’ see what they are and how we can protect our pooches from these. Ticks Facts Ticks are very common and whenever our pet walks through damp soil, long grass, or
One cannot help but fall in love with a Labrador for his natural affability, the gentle and loyal look in his eye, a solid physique, and a link nature…a Laabrador Retriever is truly versatile! And this pooch needs a perfect balanced food to keep him fit and fine…and Royal Canin’s Labrador Retriever 30 provides a
Pheromones are best described as chemicals released by the surface of an animal’s body into the surrounding environment and are picked up by other individuals (normally of the same species) in which they bring about a reliable change in the expression or development of behaviour. Appeasing pheromones are now used to correct behavioural problems in
Ear infection is one of the most common infections in dogs and is a matter of concern for all pet parents. Here are some of the common queries about this disease. Q: What are the common ear infections in dogs? A: The ‘Otitis Externa’ or the infection on the external ear canal is the most
