Billa lost his mother and siblings when he was just a small pup. He recollects here some of his painful memories of growing up lonely and uncaring before he finally found love and a home… I am Billa. I came here as a puppy with my mother and siblings – three brothers and three sisters. […]
Any observant pet lover and pet parents would have seen their pets and strays alike, petrified and trembling, on hearing unfamiliar sounds like that of thunderstorms or fireworks during festivals, etc. It is a matter of concern and needs to be handled. Fear in dogs should be handled at early stages in a pup’s life…
Pup cakes, liver cookies, beefy bites, fish cakes, apple and pumpkin cakes… Here are some mouth-watering treats from pet bakeries. It’s not a new thing that pet parents have always loved their furry friends as an integral part of their family. What does seem to be more of a recent trend however are dog bakeries
How does a writer express his pooch love? Well, it has to be emotional, loving and from the heart…here, reputed mythology writer Ashok K Banker shares his pooch love. Excerpts. Ashok K Banker with Willow Willow is my boss lady. She knows when I’m writing and waits me out patiently (with a few impatient interruptions!).
There is hardly any dog who has not eaten grass in his life time. Grass eating in dogs is a general complaint by the pet parents. Some believe dogs eat grass to correct their upset stomach while others believe that they eat when they want to vomit. Here are few myths and facts surrounding dogs
At present the market is flooded with wide variety of pet shampoos. Hence, before selecting any shampoo, basic knowledge regarding canine skin, hair coat type and the purpose of shampooing is essential. Here’s how to find the right one for your pooch. What’s a shampoo? Shampoo is an aqueous or semisolid preparation containing various ingredients
-to bond with your groomer Grooming is essential, make it a great experience. Here are a few tips to prepare your puppy for a great grooming experience. Pet grooming is a visible expression of your love for your pet. Starting early and establishing a lifelong routine will contribute to the future health and welfare of
Tell any pet parent that three is a crowd and all you’ll get is a pair of raised eyebrows or a sound lecture on how that holds no good. Look around and you wouldn’t be surprised at homes that have more than one pet – homes that thrive on a lot of woofs and wags,
Cherished memories remain forever in life! And when you are blessed with a pooch, there are many such moments. Here, a few of our pet parents share their unforgettable moments with their furry babies. Gift of life – the greatest gift! Happiness comes in small packages….true! “My greatest moment during my days of pet parenting
Now a days it is common to see dogs brought into pet clinic complaining that dog is drinking too much water and urinating excessively and also vomiting food. The pet parents complain that these dogs want to be let outside more frequently during the day and may urinate on household furniture as well. These may
Looking after your pet’s health is probably the most important gift that you can give them. Some diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure build up over a long period of time and very often pet parents are not even aware that their pet is affected. Chronic kidney disease (CKD): CKD is the
We tend to forget that dogs do not communicate in the same way as humans. Training is the key to preventing dog bites. By that we mean that dogs, children and adults need to be trained in how to approach and communicate effectively. Humans make eye contact when communicating and make contact through an open
Sports channels, sports bars, sports quota… Sports are an integral part of our lives, so why should our furry friends be devoid of the fun and entertainment that come as a complimentary gift with any sport? In the last issue, we discussed a few dog sports like Flyball, Disc Dogs, Dock Jumping, Herding Trial and
Alert, confident, self-assured and at the same time cute – a Yorkie is an attention-seeker, but with those lovely looks and beautiful temperament, attentions come to them naturally. Here’s more about this awesome breed. If you ask to define Yorkies in one sentence, it would say – ‘Big personalities in a small package!’ A well-groomed
Compassion for animals is the noblest of all virtues…and serving these mute creatures is the biggest charity…this might be just a thought for us but for C Padmavathi and C Narasimhamoorthy, who run Animal Welfare and Protection Trust (AWPT) at Santhoshapuram in Tambaram, it is an every day reality. …and it started In 1999 the
