Now, this is what we call luxury! A hi-tech bungalow in Gloucestershire has 50 percent space as a deluxe living quarter for two danes with sheepskin-lined raised beds, a lounge, a Rs 11 lakh sound system, a 52 inch plasma screen TV, a temperature-controlled spa, cameras connected to internet…what more can you ask for? The […]
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
Pet parenting is responsibility, love, care, quality time, discipline, training and much more. Read on… There is a family living in my neighbourhood who have two dogs as pets, Betty and Ketty. The family leaves in the morning to work and the poor pooches are left on the mercy of God. It seems that they
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
Dogs and children are an amazing combination – four paws and two tiny feet make the world so beautiful with their crazy antics and host of memories to cherish. In the process, kids learn a lot of new things, which make a better individual. To find what kids learnt from their precious paws, we spoke
More often, pooches are abandoned for behavioural issues, but it can be avoided…right at the puppy stage. Early socialisation is a key to social behaviour of an adult dog. Here’s how you can help your pooch to acquire a persona you can be proud of. Being social! Your new pup is home…you want him to
No one likes to smell a pet before you see a pet! Strong or offensive pet odour becomes a big nuisance for pet parents. But at the same time, it is a sign that all is not well with your pet. Here’s why your pooch smells and what can you do to prevent such unpleasant
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
Adopting a traumatised animal needs much more care and attention than a puppy. I recently encountered a case of three traumatised Beagles who eventually found homes. Read about Nube– one of the three beagles. Dr Aparna Bhatnagar shared the whole rehabilitation process of Nube with me as I captured it on my lense. The case…
Raising a puppy to be a well-behaved pet is every pet parent’s dream. The key is to start the training as early as possible. Here are a few basic training tips for the same. Mostly people get the puppy home at the age of two months. The age between two and three months is the
Puppies are completely dependent on you for their growth, development and character building. Along with giving them a good diet and exercise, basic hygiene and grooming are also very important for his overall development. Here’s how to groom your pup healthy and beautiful. Grooming isn’t just about making your puppy look good. Regular care removes
Shiv Khera, author of the bestseller You Can Win, is a well-known personality. But there’s much more to know and explore about his multifaceted personality. Writer, author, motivational speaker, educationist and above all, a great animal lover… yes, he just loves our furry four-legged friends as much as we do! Here’s more about his unflinching
The little nips, the evolving barks and the quick tail wags are all part of the new member being welcomed into your family. But how about a puppy shower? Let’s make the whole environment really conducive for the little member to come, enjoy and make merry. A pup deserves a warm welcome into your heavenly
Siberian Huskies are beautiful, but their thick double coat needs a lot of care and attention to keep them glowing always…here are a few tips to groom your Siberian Husky. Siberian Huskies have a thick, straight, smooth and medium length double coat. They have a soft woolly undercoat with a layer of outer coat that
