Constipation can be a major problem in your dogs. Here’s how to treat it. Dr Diwakar Singh What is constipation? Constipation means absent, infrequent or difficult defecation. Most healthy dogs have one or two stools a day. A day or even two without stools is not a cause for concern, if the stools remain […]
Often we hear, “My dog is great with humans, but he doesn’t take to other dogs that well.” This is most often because there is a culture of acquiring dogs but not consistently nurturing them and not knowing the proper ways to do the same. To remain healthy, happy and peaceful dogs need to be
This is about Danny, a blue and white Greyhound, who celebrates his story voyaging between schools promoting Reading among children. Tony Nevett with Danny It all started around eight years ago when I got my first therapy dog Scotts. I have done a Diploma in Animal Assisted Therapy,and saw in the US they had a
Dogs and Keith are inseparable…they just enjoy being together… we have seen a bit of this wonderful man-canine relationship on television show ‘Heavy Petting’. So, it won’t surprise our readers, if we share that he is a big time animal lover and is a comrade of real life furry friends too! Dogs & Pups discovers
No one can ever deny that the amount of love & loyalty that a dog shows towards his pet parent. He becomes an integral part of the family in no time. Loss of the pet is heart-breaking for all family members. Here’s how to cope with pet loss. Dr Kailash Marwah Anyone who has
Coco has a positive attitude, right approach, etc. Also, she as a loving family, plenty of toys, good nutritious meals, visits to the vet when she is not well, et al. But I realise that her life is good because of her perspective and attitude towards life and the challenges that she faces as a
All dogs occasionally develop a stench, but some dogs have chronic odour problem. Let’s see how to manage dog odour. Before you decide how to deal with your pet’s odour, determine where it is coming from. Did your dog roll on something foul or play extra hard outdoors? Has he smelled bad for a while
Grooming is an art and science of keeping your pet healthy. It is a visible expression of your love for your pet. Grooming routines started at a young age will help you a lot in bonding with your pet. Let’s see how. Start grooming your pet as early as possible. Chitkala Arun Practice grooming
A bored pooch can never be a happy pooch. Research has proven that dogs who spend majority of their waking hours alone doing nothing but wait for their pet parents to return home and spend some time with them are highly susceptible to behavioural problems like aggression, separation anxiety, irritability and destructive tendencies. Here’s how
Clicking your pooch is an art. It is difficult to keep these furs of energy still to take a perfect shot. Here, pet photographers Parul Sardesai, Sonam Gandhi and Eshita Prasanna share the secret to perfect tailshot. Animals surprise us, all the time. “It could be something they do, or the way they look, or
Fluffy Last summer, we got all the dogs of our colony sterilised with the help of Friendicoes SECA. But one female dog was left and in 2014 winter, she delivered three pups. Two pups died in a road accident while the sole survivor is a white pawed, black coloured pup. We call this pooch Fluffy.
Urolithiasis is the condition where urinary stones are formed or located anywhere in the urinary system. It is the main cause of obstruction in the lower urinary tract. Let’s see how. Pets can also suffer from urinary stones. Calculi are formed when the urine is supersaturated with salt and minerals, such as calcium oxalate,
With the Valentine’s Day is around the corner, how about pampering your pooch with some pawsome gifts. Stylish collar: Gift him a stylish collar with his name and your mobile number inscribed on it for safety. Treats: Give him the treat he loves or prepare a dog-friendly treat for him. Toys: Gift him a few
At times, it is heart wrenching to see the plight of pet parents having to drop their furry friend off at a boarding facility. A pleasurable boarding experience is the result of the pet parent and the boarding staff working in the interest of the pet. Here’s how to have a safe & secure boarding
Quite often we see dogs rescuing people in heart-warming family films. But it would be more captivating and affectionate to capture how our furry companions save people in real life! Here are some true accounts of dogs saving their pet parents and others in India and around the globe. Zanjeer Dogs have been known for
