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Battling the Red Mange

Dermatology in dogs has attained great heights in both diagnosis and management during recent years. Demodicosis or Red Mange is one of the common skin problems in dogs from one month to eight years and in almost all breeds, most common in Pugs and German Shepherds. Here’s more on Red Mange. How dogs get Mange… […]

It’s KARMA that makes the difference!

Cindy is paralysed waist down. She was found on one of the pavements in the hustling city of Bangalore. People who were around, said that she was found whimpering on the outer ring road in the middle of the night. She was rescued and treated but it was too late for any major improvements in

I can steal your heart away

He is your friend, your partner, your defender–Your Dog! You are his love, his life, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. –Author Unknown Here’s how Sheeba woofs her way in… Battle half won… It was the night of celebration for Verma family. After months of

Concerns about feeding homemade diets

Ensuring appropriate nutrition: Just as a balanced diet is important to overall health of humans, balanced nutrition made to address the specific nutritional needs of your dog or cat is important to the health of your pet. To ensure your pet is receiving proper nutrition, it is best to feed a commercially prepared food. Premium

K9 : Care Just a click away!

The information bank on pooch care is now available 24×7 at a click of your mouse. Simply log on to Royal Canin’s website and get wealth of information to keep your puppy happy and healthy. Info on pregnant female dogs and very young puppies… Get valuable information on: Your first litter: Learn more about heat

Stunning Shih Tzus!

Amongst so many dog breeds around the world, only a few can compare to the glamorous looks of a Shih Tzu, or his arrogant carriage or his undying love for his pet parent. He is a complete package of beauty, love and pride. Here’s more about these gorgeous K9. The historical facts… The Shih Tzu

Toys – not just a play thing

A dog’s behaviour is influenced by the games he plays as a puppy. A game is a structured activity, undertaken for enjoyment and also used as an educational tool. Games are played with toys, which are important to develop character, skills, creativity, security and social acceptability. Here are more on different types of toys available.

Pawsome secrets unravelled!

An holistic approach is to look at the underlying cause of a behaviour or training problem by looking at the whole-istic health issues of the dog, physically and mentally. In the last issue, we discussed diet, health, bodywork, relationships and communication. Here are a few more factors that affect the dog on a daily basis.

Glam me gorgeous!

It is important to have a routine in place for grooming your dog, that way they know what’s coming next. Before you start grooming, gather all necessary supplies, make sure you have all you need to clean eyes and ears, trim nails, bath, dry… Gather the things you’ll need… Brushes Comb Ear cleaner Cotton balls

Caring for the pearly whites

Just like people, dogs need to have their teeth brushed and cleaned. But the fact is, probably the number one health problem for dogs, apart from being overweight, is periodontal disease. Regular veterinary dental cleaning along with specially designed pet toothbrushes and toothpaste and chew snacks designed to eliminate plaque, can help reduce build-up. Tooth

Pettiquettes : Mind her manners!

Since Shih Tzus are dense coated, long-haired breeds, they need to be regularly and thoroughly groomed. If they are not brushed daily, their hair gets matted and fused, and tugging and combing only gives more pain than relief. Here’s how to home groom your Shih Tzu. Obedience training is a must for each pet. Training

Let your Shih Tzu be a showstopper!

Since Shih Tzus are dense coated, long-haired breeds, they need to be regularly and thoroughly groomed. If they are not brushed daily, their hair gets matted and fused, and tugging and combing only gives more pain than relief. Here’s how to home groom your Shih Tzu. Grooming essentials… A grooming table with an arm or

Bearded Collies: fun-loving beautiful chaps!

A Beardie is a winsome, funny, loving, sometimes silly, sometimes pouty, adorable, curious, persistent creature, in short, close to humans. Just be prepared to brush long hair, wet beards in your lap, and muddy pawprints in the wrong places at the wrong time…. Otherwise, they’re like peanuts. You can’t stop with just one. Tailwaggers literally!

Purab Kohli

With a rocking performance in Bollywood’s blockbuster ‘Rock On’, Purab Kohli swooned a billion hearts. And readers cannot forget a twenty years old Purab as a VJ who would crack us up with his funny acts. Today, he has not only transformed into a versatile performer, but also grown on the personal front with now

ARF: Supporting the animal welfare organisations

A major obstacle in running an animal welfare organisation is the lack of funds. To address this need, Animal Rights Fund (ARF) collects funds to support such NGOs. Incident that changed life… Twenty-seven years back (1982), one bright morning while reading my newspaper; I heard a crow’s cry. I saw a crow crying in vain

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