Varsha and Rocky The year is coming to an end but there’s still a lot of fun awaiting us. Christmas and New Year are the perfect time to celebrate our love for our pooches.–by Varsha Verma New Year is a new beginning, for us and for our furry friends as well. It’s time to rejoice […]
There are two types of pet parents – one who considers their pets as family and provides a special place for them at home and heart. The other, who consider their pets as nothing but creatures to guard their homes. –by Bhavani Sundaram Many of us have seen the sight of a tied up dog
Winter is here! Lazy start for day, cuddling with pet a little longer is the best. Hope the warm quilts, sweaters and jackets are out, and are clean for use. What about the furry buddies? Don’t worry I got your back to protect your pet this season. There are a lot of things that we can
Positive training sets you and your dog up for success and safety. It makes positive associations so the dog looks at life as something friendly, thereby removing the need to be competitive or aggressive. Finally, positive training increases behavioural reliability through a strict but scientifically proven leadership programme. You begin training at the point your
Dr Ankur Narad Planning to buy/adopt a dog? Congratulations on this big decision! But before you make the final move make sure you discuss these questions with your family.–by Dr Ankur Narad and Dr RK Jain Why buy/adopt a dog? Having a pet is a joyous experience. He will give you companionship, love, affection,
Dr Rameez Bloch –by Dr Rameez Bloch, Dr Shual Ahmed R, Dr Dhaval Vaghela, Dr Bharat Gohil and Dr Tanvi Patel India is home to about 20 dog breeds, but sadly none of them are recognised internationally. Rajapalayam, Chippiparai, Kombai, Kanni, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Hound and Caravan Hound are some of the most popular
Over the years we keep seeing gradual developments in our pet industry. In this respect, veterinarians from different parts of the country share this vision of what the industry will achieve in terms of health, food and overall wellbeing of our pets by the year 2020. If we look at five years down the line,
Dr Ashok Kumar CPVet spreading branches soon in cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur and Lucknow Here’s the story behind the creation of CPVet. Dr Ashok Kumar, who graduated from Pondicherry Veterinary College, is at the helm of the chain of CPVet hospitals. Recalling his early days, when he was about to finish his college and start
You know her as a Bollywood fashionista, versatile VJ, sensational singer, and TV presenter. But what you might not know is that Sophie is a big animal lover. Find out more about her nostalgic memories of all her old pets and her current companion – Tia. Have you had pets throughout your childhood? Who was
Dr A Sangaran Dr Neelakshi Deka Skin diseases have always been a matter of concern for pet parents. Awful modulation of the skin makes the animal unpleasant in appearance and also to mingle with. Amidst the various causes of skin diseases, external parasitic infections hold a good share of the cause and Demodicosis a major
Dr Jennifer Adolphe Although carbohydrates are not considered essential nutrients in the diets of dogs, and are often considered fillers, carbs do play critical roles in your dog’s body. In particular, carbohydrates provide a highly digestible, readily available energy source. Carbohydrates perform many important functions in dogs. During digestion carbohydrates are broken down to glucose,
Meet illustrator Debra Sifen. She’s a famous cartoonist and captures small joys of life on tiny comic strips. Her recent work in Hair of the Dog comics is a delight to read. Take a trip back and relive those 90s nostalgia with this fun-filled comic series. Tell us a little more about your love for
Inder Sandhu When the local NGO Peedu’s People in Chandigarh found a puppy hidden in bushes, cowering and very sick, they knew that saving him would be an uphill battle. Here’s the story. Within minutes the puppy was diagnosed with parvo, a deadly virus that kills everything in its whirlwind path. The virus was determined
Pallavi Bhattacharya Every child needs a good teacher. The same holds true for your canine kids as well. If you don’t know how to communicate with your canine child in a way that he learns to comprehend fundamental instructions and listen to you, you may need to hire a rainer. When you appoint a home
Dr Yerramareddy Roopa Dr Rajesh Kasrija One can avoid problems like skin infections, ear infections, periodontal diseases and injuries caused due to overgrown nails with simple grooming practices like combing, bathing, face cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing. Grooming is a natural instinct in animals to keep their body clean. As a responsible pet parent
