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Keeping in apple-pie order!

There is no thumb rule when it comes to the frequency of bathing your dog as it depends not only on his breed but also on individual dog!   Bathing your dog is a vital step towards responsible pet parenting. Regardless of the breed and the coat type, shampooing promotes cleanliness and a healthy skin […]

Keeping your Rottweiler healthy and active

Brave, charming, active and powerful…that’s how a Rottweiler is and hence his special dietary needs, which are ably met by Royal Canin’s Rottweiler 31 (Junior) & Rottweiler 26 (Adult). The genesis… The Rottweiler is one of the oldest breeds. His German origins go back to the time when he was both a guard and herding

Puppy nutrition

As the pet parent of a new puppy, you’ll want him to grow up fit and healthy, and reach his full genetic potential. It’s not hard to help him do this; all you have to do is provide your puppy with the correct diet right from the start. Here are some of the things you

Building better relationships…

Maintaining peace and harmony at home is paramount but there can be relationship problems between a family member and the equally important tail wagger. Here’s how to sort them out. Dogs are said to be man’s best friends…and they are. But what happens when our pooch is not able to get along with one of

The why’s of your pooch’s crazy antics

Sometimes your pooch behaves in a bizarre way that leave you completely baffled. Here’s why … Why do puppies chew up socks, old shoes, and purses? Puppies like to explore new tastes besides when they have teething problems, they like to chew on things specially socks to relieve their pain and discomfort which is synonymous

Koena Mitra

Model, dancing star, actress and a dog lover…that’s what best describes Koena Mitra in one sentence. This beautiful damsel is smitten by pooch love…surrounded by eight of them… and with a room for more! With a body to kill for, Koena danced her way to Bollywood and instantly set tinsel town on fire! Her early

Dogue De Bordeaux

Strong, powerful and imposing… a Dogue De Bordeaux is a dog with a substance. Their powerful aura is pawfectly complemented with a harmonious temperament. One of the most ancient purebred dog, Dogue De Bordeaux (DDB) or the French Mastiff is also popularly known as the ‘National Guard Dog of France.’ Massive and powerful, this dog

An ode to the Bakharwal dog

Some of our exotic Indian breed dogs are on the verge of extinction. One such rare but enduring breed is the Bakharwal dog. Here’s more on this fascinating Kashmiri Sheepdog. The provenance… The origin of the Bakharwal dog is Pir Panjal mountain area of Hindukush and the Himalayan belt of the Indian subcontinent habitat for

Paws for a cause

Let’s all come together to help our canine and feline friends lead a happy and healthy life. PAWS was founded in July 1999 by a small group of animal lovers who were very troubled by the terrible condition of domestic and stray dogs and cats in mauritius. The milestones achieved… For the first decade, we

Adopted today… abandoned tomorrow

Perhaps the most dreadful thing to do to a pooch is to abandon him…as adjusting to a new environment without his family (you!) would be a painful and devastating experience! Never ever think of doing this to your pooch! Pets are part of our family, then why are pets abandoned when they are sick or

Cuddled up moments… with growing canines

All rolled up together…small balls of fur cuddled up like an entity, with closed eyes, they look like angelic beauties. Yes! We are talking about a pack of new born pups. To preserve these gifts of God, we have to be extra careful about their upbringing, especially for the first eight weeks, which has a

Therapeutic Renal Diet: Solution for kidney diseases in Canines

As responsible pet parents, we all wish to improve and extend the quality of our pets’ lives and feeding plays a very important role in controlling many disease progressions (kidney diseases, obesity, skeletal abnormalities, dental pathologies, and gastric disorders etc.)   Canine nutrition Correct nutrition is an important tool in disease prevention and a legitimate

Bon Voyage

This summer, take a vacation with your pooch to a pet-friendly hotel/resort. Here’s how to make your trips more comfortable and enjoyable Sniff the hotels… The comfort of your pet is your first priority. Check out the hotels in India which are pet friendly. It is important that you call and confirm the details. Call

Recognising and loving our Indian Treasure Forever

The proud heritage… India boasts of approximately fifty breeds of dogs of which only five are recognised by the Kennel Club of India. From the deserts to the mountains and from the tropical forests to the harsh rocky plateaus, each terrain is represented by its own unique breed of dogs well suited to its climatic

Guidelines on proper nutrition

A well-balanced diet and proper nutrition is all it takes to make your pet happy and healthy. Here are a few tips which will be useful to work it out: Say ‘No’ to table scraps: Don’t feed your dog ‘People food’, which is not formulated to meet the nutritional needs of the pet. Limit the

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