Dogs are man’s best friends and love them till the end of their lives. Hachiko, an Akita in Japan, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his pet parent. Even after his pet parent’s death, Hachiko waited for him at Shibuya Railway Station for nine years, hoping that he will be back again one day […]
Canine Parvo and Canine Distemper are two commonly prevalent diseases in pooches but the good news is that they can be prevented – with effective use of vaccines. Here’s more on vaccinating the right way! Vaccination is an artificial induction of actively acquired immunity by administration of a non-pathogenic form of a disease causing agent.
Training a dog should be a part of one’s daily routine, it helps keeping the pet parent challenged to achieve the goal by experimenting with different ways, besides keeping their dog psychologically challenged. To achieve your goal, you need to have a knowledgeable trainer. Here’s how to select the right trainer for your pooch. By
Normal cycle of hair growth The skin of cats and dogs is completely covered with hair made up of compound hair follicles except for the nose, footpads and mucocutaneous junctions of each body orifice. Three types of hair are present, the primary or guard hair, the secondary hair and the tactile or sinus hair. The
Mallika Sarabhai – a synonym of woman power – is a multifaceted personality… a dancer, choreographer, publisher, activist, writer, actor… and above all a compassionate animal lover. But ask her and she always tends to call herself a communicator. Here’s more about her concern about care for all living beings … especially the tailwaggers. Mallika,
Most pet parents are not sure what brushes are to be used to keep their dog’s coat healthy, and they complain that they brush every day but the shedding does not stop or the coat is matting and refuses to dematt. Here’s how to choose the right brush according to the coat of the dog.
Nutritional supplement Supplement given outside normal meal times, provide a response to needs linked to specific situations. Today, Royal Canin is innovating nutritional supplement born from Health Nutrition: Educ, for training puppies and adult dogs. Age, breed, sensitivities… Royal Canin has been providing dogs and cats with the most precise nutritional answers, whatever their specific
Love comes unannounced and this is what exactly happened! I never imagined that I will be a pet parent someday. It’s my daughter who taught me how to love a pet. In fact, she was always afraid of dogs but wanted to have one. I don’t know how this miracle happened in my life as
Long, floppy, big, soft, and droopy ears make Basset Hounds unique and lovable. But these unique ear flaps along with short and stumpy legs and his sniffy nature make situation warranted for constant management to avoid ear problems. Here’s how to take care of your Basset’s ears. Basset Hound Basset Hound’s large pendant ears do
Small, short-legged, scent hound…the Basset Hound is known for both his sense of smell and long hanging ears that sweep the ground! What’s in a name: The name Basset is derived from French word bas which means ‘low.’ Bassets do have very short legs that keep them low to the ground. Originally bred for tracking
The concept of using food to train is often considered a form of bribery. The fact is that dogs adapt to whatever works best! If you know how to use food, your dog will offer the right behaviour to get it. Else you might end up with a dog who demands a treat or an
Cancer is a common cause of death in canines as it is in humans. But a little observation and timely diagnosis and treatment can save the lives of our tailwaggers. The basics… ‘Cancer’ is a malignant, cellular tumour. A ‘tumour’ is a swelling or tissue growth which has uncontrolled cell multiplication. It can be malignant
Most of us remember Deepak Tijori for his vibrant and friendly performances in Bollywood flicks like Aashiqui or Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar. This talented actor is now well-known for his cinematic skills; he is wonderful in every role – be it actor, director or producer. Here Dogs & Pups brings other lesser known facets of
Every new dog who enters a family goes through an intensive study on appearance, height, weight, colour, behaviour, preferences and probable life span. Products to make the pet comfortable are researched upon and bought. The house is made pet-friendly and the extended family is informed of the new addition. Who will train the dog, who
What do you look for when you decide to bring home a pet? Probably, unconditional love, affection, companionship and experiences you would cherish all your life….! Are all these qualities gender-specific? No, then why do people prefer male dogs as against females? This has been going on for ages…when it comes to breeding of dogs,
