What’s a Valentine’s Day without gifts? Our friends from Ahmedabad share unique gift ideas for your beloved pooch. Favourite treats, a luxurious spa session, a drive in the car – these are just a few things that pet parents would like their pets to indulge on Valentine’s Day. But there are more ways to express […]
Your pooch is a killer… handsome, agile and you have a wonderful dog-handler rapport. You want to be part of the dog show but do not know if your pooch qualifies for it. Here are FAQs on the dog shows. What happens at a dog show? Dog shows had an unassuming beginning as folks of
How can I look after my pet’s skin and coat? By regularly and carefully checking your pet’s skin and coat, you will often notice changes that were not immediately apparent. For example, you might notice dandruff, a splinter or a mass (lump) that only recently appeared…. Similarly, your pet’s behaviour can be very significant. If he
Aries (Mar 21 – April 20) This little chap is loyal and trustworthy. He is a creature of habit, and likes order in life… he dislikes if his life is re-arranged. With his walks, food and treats… he likes them at the same time each day. Any delay upsets him. He also likes his favourite
Energetic, intelligent, athletic, fearless…a Jack Russell Terrier never tires easily…these little bundles of energy are suited to different dog sports such as flyball or agility. Popular Jack Russell Terriers… Born hunter: Jack Russell Terriers were bred to hunt down foxes which escaped and hid underground during hunt. Pooch in the iconic HMV logo: You all
Elegant, beautiful, balanced, fun-loving, brave and adapting… Havana Silk Dog is all you can ask for. Striking looks… Havana Silk Dog is a small but athletic dog. He is rectangular in shape and has long silky hair. His coat is soft, slightly wavy and long. Bred for herding, he has a lively gait. He has
Once you are bitten by the pooch love, you can only ask for more! But handling two or more pets might not be easy…here’s how to maintain a harmonious relationship in a multi-dog household. Match the genes: Before you bring home another dog, always research and see if the two are compatible as far as
Have you heard about clicker training or still wondering what it is all about? Well, let’s start here with the basics of what ‘clicker’ is. Clicker training is achieving the desired behaviour by rewarding it using a ‘clicker’ – named so given for its distinct ‘click’ sound it makes combined with positive reinforcement. So, if
Giving medicines to your loved ones is always a task and when that loved one is your pooch, it is even more stressful…these bundles of energy have all the strength to resist them. Here’s how to give various medications like ear drops, eye drops, pills and skin medication to your pooch. The first thing that
A typical show dog in India is generally a champion dog, imported from a good breeder overseas. But most breeders overseas are not too keen on sending dogs to India as they feel that dogs in India are kept and bred just for money. Why? A typical show dog who is generally imported from a
Hypothyroidism is due to impaired production and secretion of the thyroid hormones, which results in a decreased metabolic rate. It is the most common endocrinopathy of the dog. The clinical signs are quite variable and almost any organ system may be involved. Causes of hypothyroidism The thyroid gland is a small gland that is situated
What are the common pooch diseases? Does a particular breed have any specific problem? How can we keep our pooch healthy? These are just a few of the questions that plague a pet parent’s mind. Read on to know more about them. Skin diseases are by far the most common diseases in dogs. Let’s see
You are working… should this be the reason to deter you from being blessed with the love and companionship of a pooch? No! Here’s how you can have a mutually satisfying, rewarding relationship with your pooch and how he can adjust in the 9 to 5 groove. Right reason: Adopt for the right reasons. Do
