As responsible pet parents, we need to be very careful about our pet’s well being. Here are the New Year resolutions every pet parent should take. Thought for food: Measure all food you give to your pet. Every single treat counts. Give him well-balanced age and breed-specific diet for his healthy well being. Groom regularly: […]
Puppy’s first day at home is special and difficult for both the pup and pet parents. Here are experiences of some Kolkata new pet parents. Ananya Samajpati “When I brought Goldy (Labrador) home, I took her out of the crate, comforted and let her sleep on the floor near my bed with a blanket. When
Bringing home your little bundle of joy is definitely a lot of fun and excitement, but there’s a lot more of work that goes along with it than play. But with a little preparation and patience you can make your lil’ one comfortable and happy. First things first, we all know we get very excited
The right time to get a puppy home has a very high impact on the puppy’s behaviour on the first day at her new home or the way she looks at humans. Let’s see how. Things that happen to a dog during her critical periods have a great impact on the dog’s life at a
Pet parenting is responsibility, love, care, quality time, discipline, training and much more. Read on… There is a family living in my neighbourhood who have two dogs as pets, Betty and Ketty. The family leaves in the morning to work and the poor pooches are left on the mercy of God. It seems that they
Dogs and children are an amazing combination – four paws and two tiny feet make the world so beautiful with their crazy antics and host of memories to cherish. In the process, kids learn a lot of new things, which make a better individual. To find what kids learnt from their precious paws, we spoke
The little nips, the evolving barks and the quick tail wags are all part of the new member being welcomed into your family. But how about a puppy shower? Let’s make the whole environment really conducive for the little member to come, enjoy and make merry. A pup deserves a warm welcome into your heavenly
Bringing home a pooch keeps you on toes for the first few days. You do everything to make the lil’ one comfortable at home. Also, you want a pawfect name for your pooch…everyone in the family comes up with their brilliant idea but before you zero in on a name, here are a few tips
There are many benefits to the relationship between puppies and children. Here are tips that will help make that relationship memorable and lasting. Watchpoints: young children and puppies Veterinarians often advise parents to wait until their children are between seven and nine before having a puppy join the family. But this is not always realistic
The dog days of summer are back. It is imperative to take extra care of our pooches in this weather. Dehydration is one of the most common problems… Here’s how to prevent and take care of dehydration in our pooches. Many cases of pets suffering from dehydration are being regularly presented to vets during summer
Heat stroke can be fatal… Here’s how to protect your dog in summer. Facts about heat stroke Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (high temperature) in which the body temperature of the dog is elevated dramatically. It is a veterinary emergency and can be fatal if not promptly and properly treated. Do not neglect
Snoring in her cosy bed is Laila, a two-year-old Cocker Spaniel. While Romeo, a three-year-old Labrador is cuddled alongside his pet parents, it’s Romeo’s wish as to where he wants to sleep. But the question is that where exactly should dogs sleep? The answer to this question is as varied as the breeds of dogs.
Splashes of coloured water, dry gulal (colour) in the air, sweet ghujias and crunchy namkeens, fun ‘n’ frolic – this is what Holi is all about. It is very important to keep your pets safe during Holi. Here are a few tips to make Holi ‘colourful’ for your pets: Keep your pooch inside during the
When you brought your canine family member home, you took a chance with love. Every pet parent who has loved and lost a dog knows that it is no different from losing a close one – sometimes even more difficult. Here’s how to cope up with the loss. Everybody knows that dogs live much shorter
Pet companions play a vital role in the betterment of our lives. They provide us with 24×7 social support, relieve stress and ring in laughter, happiness and keep boredom at bay. Caring for a pet can play an important role in your lifestyle in the following ways. Loyal companions Pets are great mood enhancers. They
