Here’s a list of essentials you’ll need for your puppy’s first big day home. Dog food: Give him a great start on life! Choose Pedigree Puppy range food ready for him when he arrives. Specially formulated with concentrated nutrition. ID tags: A must-have item for your puppy, his identification tag should be firmly attached to […]
Giant size, sweet disposition, loving heart…Irish Wolfhounds are truly a sight to behold! Fall in love with these gentle giants! One of the tallest dog-breeds, Irish Wolfhound derives his name from the purpose they were bred – wolf hunting with dogs. Despite their size, these huge dogs are an epitome of power, swiftness and keen
Bird watching–don’t we all love? Bird chasers are not less attractive either. Here we talk about friendly bird chaser Border Collies at King Shaka International Airport, Durban. Mac chasing birds… The very first Border Collie dog to start working at the Durban International Airport–South Africa, the first in Africa and in the Southern Hemisphere, was
Dogs are not always in the mood for play or interaction. There is a time and a place for play, petting or just sitting quietly and at other times the dog just wants to be left alone. Dogs communicate with body language and kids and parents can learn to read these subtle signs so that
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
To understand the dog as a species, and as they exist today, you must understand their history and their beginnings. Here’s more on these wonderful paws. The contemporary domestic dog is a direct descendant and close relative of the wolf, and the history of the dog is inextricably linked to the wolf. Most pet parents
From Chihuahua to Great Dane, Our pooches indeed have great variations. Besides shapes, colours, sizes and heights, there are many ways to group our canine companions. Read on to know more about the groups. Every dog breed is characterised by certain special features…which can be easily seen. But they are special in many ways…some are
There is no room for improvisation in feeding your dog or cat. Pet health requires daily care with a balanced diet that provides all the essential nutrients (the elements of food that are essential for the organism to function: proteins, carbohydrates, fat, fibre, vitamins, minerals and trace elements). Production of nutritional food is like completing
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity is the most common dermatologic disease of domestic dogs. It is caused by flea bites, specifically the saliva of the flea. It also predisposes the pet to development of secondary skin infections. Here’s more on this disease. Symptoms: Clinical signs associated with Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) are
It is a matter of enchantment to own healthy pets. With every pet, comes a responsibility. Sometimes pets may not get the care they ought to have because their pet parents are too busy. Wellness issues involve good food and dietary supplements. Pets also need multi-vitamins and minerals supplements which help them in achieving a
Blood transfusion has always been an emergency and a life saving procedure in veterinary practice. Lack of blood typing kits, blood collection bags, storage equipments and donors in crisis continue to be a constraint for the needy animals. Jeevashram has established a dog blood bank, which would be instrumental in saving the lives of pets.
“The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world…When all other friends desert, he remains,” -George G Vest. Then, why
When it rains, exercise them indoors. Play Frisbee or with a soft ball to keep her active indoors. Feed her a fibre rich food. Consult your vet for a balanced diet. Make sure her food is not contaminated with rain water as it can result in food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Give her clean drinking water
Although pet parents are becoming more and more educated about their pets’ health, care, management and behaviour, many still believe some of the common myths that veterinarians have been trying to debunk for years. Following are some of those myths and the actual facts. Myth: Mutts are always healthier than purebred dogs. Fact: Both mutts
All those who have seen the recent Bollywood flick Vicky Donor would agree how important it is to have a healthy donor for cases of artificial insemination. The same holds true for canines as well. The process… Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process of collection of semen from the male and depositing it through artificial
