It is extremely important to socialise and train the puppy in his early days to ensure a happy and balanced relationship between him and his pet parents. Period of socialisation… Socialisation is a lengthy learning phase during which the puppy acquires all the behaviours needed for life in the pack. This stage begins at the […]
Ever so often we can observe a dog day dreaming about his next meal? Head on paws, eyes wistful and tongue lolling… the picture is hard to ignore. But be warned, dogs don’t dream about the same food that we do. They don’t wish for tubs of ice-cream or bars of chocolate. Dogs need healthy
Weaning is a dramatic period for puppies. It is probably the most demanding few days in the first six months of their rapid development. They need to go from a 100 percent liquid diet (mother’s milk at 77 percent moisture) onto a 100 percent solid diet (at 8 percent moisture). Eukanuba offers Puppy Small Breed,
Ravishing Lhasa Apso Flowing tresses, beautiful expressive eyes…Lhasa Apso has everything a poet wants. Small but sturdy: A Lhasa Apso is a small sized dog but is quite sturdy for his size. Beautiful mane: His dense coat is straight and long. Most popular colours are gold, cream and honey, though multi-colours of brown, grey and
For many households, bringing home a puppy is an impulse thing. Let’s get a puppy, which breed, the discussion starts and finally the hunt begins and ends in no time. But there is much more to it… Akbar & Oscar Match the puppy with your lifestyle: Each breed is different, not just in size,
A graduation ceremony is not just about black cloaks, tassle hats and degree rolls but a recognition of progression from one stage of life to another. Here’s a crash course in the field of pet parenting. The two phrases mentioned above, ‘pet owner’ and ‘pet parent’ are often used interchangeably and hence, the dividing line
For those who love thrill and adventure, trekking is fun. And, if you have a pooch and are planning a holiday in the Himalayas, take him along. They’ll surely love it, just like our pawstar Sheeba! Last summer, we were the only people in Ladakh trekking with our dog, Sheeba (Indian mixed with Basenji). We
We human beings have so many different kinds of entertainment that we can choose from to pass time. Is it necessary for us to hurt another living being who is termed as man’s best friend? Isn’t it an irony that such a sport called ‘dogfighting’ has gained popularity around the world which brings end to
A healthy coat is a reflection of animal’s health. A healthy dog possesses a bright, shiny, parasite-free coat. Your pooch can be blessed with a beautiful coat too, let’s see how. Coat comprises skin covered with hair and in case of dogs, it is nearly throughout the body. Healthy coat not only provides aesthetic beauty,
Whew! It’s vacation time…a time to have fun and joy and it is all about more fun when you take your pets along! Here are a few tips to make your picnic time safe and enjoyable with your pooches. Like us, our dear pets too need a break from their daily routine to indulge in
The Lhasa Apso, with her magnificent, profuse coat is completely a fur ball of companion and is one of the truly wonderful breeds. Here’s how to keep their beautiful manes lovely at all times. Lhasa Apsos are blessed with beautiful hair…the texture of the hair is excellent and generally straight and if maintained well, their
The dog days of summer can be uncomfortable enough for us humans. But imagine how your poor dog feels. With normal body temperatures that run warmer than ours, and a built-in fur coat, summer can be downright unbearable for our canine companions. Using common sense can go a long way to keeping your dog cool
In our tryst with stars having fascination for pooches, this time we sniffed into a household where music, dance, drama, action, tragedy and of course love stories have evolved. Did we hear a circuit at MTV? Yes, we are talking about the famous Bollywood ‘Circuit’ of Munnabhai MBBS fame, Arshad Warsi, choreographer-turned actor and the
Traditional concept of nutrition, i.e. developing, sustaining and providing energy to the body, now has a preventive and, in certain conditions, a curative dimension. This new dimension marks the birth of health/nutrition. Read more about the objectives of Nutrition and the Commandments for feeding your pooch, just the right way. Nutrition aids in body development
Doctors in India and the USA collaborate to cure the deadly Canine Distemper, a first of its kind in Bangalore, and saved a twelve-week-old stray called Muttumani. Me and Muttu… In early January 2010, I found a little stray puppy outside my home. She must have been all of nine weeks at the time (a
