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Summer’s here! The kids can’t wait for the vacations to start, and parents wish they’d never. It’s all fine when the kids come back after a tiring day at school, but how do you match their energy levels when they are unbridled from the burdens of a taxing day at school. Time for Juno, the family dog, to jump in and take matters into his paws. Juno probably isn’t allowed into that theme park your…

Abscesses developed due to puncture wounds inflicted during fights among male cats are very common. Here are some symptoms and protection measures of abscesses. At the Blue Cross animal shelter, we very often come across several tomcats with abscesses. Abscesses contain pus that usually occur as a result of puncture wounds inflicted during cat fights. Fight abscesses, especially among male cats,…

Pooch love seems to be in the genes. Meet actress Divya Seth who not only shares her profession with her mother Sushma Seth but also her love for pooches. The quiet appearance of Divya Seth in Shahid-Kareena flick Jab We Met as Shahid’s mother made the character truly unforgettable. Better known as the ‘Majhli’ of yesteryears’ first soap opera on Indian television Hum Log, Divya also has many…

Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: My one year old cat prefers wet food and is not eating her dry cat food. Is it ok to feed her wet food only? We are mixing the wet food with rice and feeding her twice a day. Also can I feed her fish, chicken or mutton? -Thelma, Kottayam Dr KG Umesh: A typical…

Your dog is good for your kid for more reasons than you can think. Let’s see how. Ever seen the twinkle in your child’s eyes when he sees a pup or a dog he likes? He wants to go close to him pet him and more often than not, would like to take him home. A pooch will give him a wealth of knowledge for day-to-day life. We all know dog teaches our children emotions like compassion, responsibility and…

Doggies’ day out at vet’s place is an ordeal for most of the pet parents. But with a better understanding and a few precautions we can make it easier for our furry friends. Let us start with understanding the problem first. Dogs show stressful symptoms once they are exposed to an unfamiliar environment. And at a vet’s clinic, other dogs and different smells add to their fear. As a pet parent we…

My best friends are my two pooches - Dolly and Gold. Dolly is very playful and naughty while Gold – a big daddy, is simply adorable and loves to take bath. I take both of them out for a walk. They are my life and God’s fantastic gift to me. All three of us are blissful together. I am really fond of dogs and have been taking care of my five stray dogs who live near my house. I love them all and…

If you are not fulfilling the breed specific needs of your dog, you are creating a rift and he may not have a balanced life. In order to build a bond between you and your dog, it is very important to really understand what the dog needs and how their psychology works. If you’re not giving your dog what he requires, he will let you know by barking, chewing your shoes, jumping on your guests,…

There is no animal who will investigate a different smell more earnestly than the cat. Their sense of smell is highly developed and very little escapes them. Cats will pick up new smells in many ways... their owner’s clothing, another cat’s coat, smells coming in from an open window, plants and perfume. Sniffing seems to intensify the smell and the desire to investigate becomes paramount until…

Ayraa Pet Products, Mumbai launches three more products for pets, viz Ayraa Long Coat Shampoo – (Neem & Tea-Treel Oil); Ayraa Silky & Shiny Conditioner; and Ayraa Oral Fresh (Mouth Freshener). The Long Coat Conditioning Shampoo is specially formulated for all long coats, to protect skin from sunburn, remove dandruff and prevents multiple skin problem and make the coat soft & silky,…