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I always wanted to have a pet dog. But did not want to take the responsibility. We shifted to Gurgaon and we had two dogs on our floor – one Labrador and one Russian Poodle. The first look of the Labrador frightened me, but to my surprise, he was very friendly. We started calling him home, talking to him, playing with him, etc. Someone rightly said, ‘dog is a child who never grows up’. My…

Editorial › Toast to our loving buddies… Breed Profile › 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…

› Long-hair Burmilla Truly affectionate The silvery Long-hair Burmilla kitties are easy going cats who are happy to sit and watch most of the time. However, when it is time to play, their eyes light up and are on the go... › When letting go is the best thing you can do… When the suffering is too much and there is no cure…letting go is the best we can do for them. › Ask the Expert.. Dr KG…

A dog sits waiting in the cold autumn sun. Too faithful to leave, too frightened to run. He’s been there for days now with nothing to do But sits by the road just waiting for you. He can’t understand why you left him that day. He thought you were stopping to go with him and play. He’s sure you’ll come back, and that’s why he stays. How long can he suffer, how many more days? His legs have grown…

Love is an abstract word till the time it is described, Once spoken or expressed makes the dull life bright. It is not just limited to human and flesh; It can be spread across little animals, dogs, kittens and rest. It has no boundaries, no language at all; It stands loud, fresh, unwithered and tall. Stretched arms, waging tail, bright eyes and smiling face; Can you all guess who could be this…

Those who are enchanted by tigers can bring home a Toyger with looks of a tiger but size like a toy and a heart of gold Dressed to kill Toygers were created to look like Toy Tigers. They are short haired, completely domestic cat derived fromcarefully selected domestic shorthairs and pedigreed cats like the Bengal. Medium-sized, Toygers are strong with long and muscular tail. Their coat is short…

Even though cats spend a lot of time licking and cleaning themselves, they still need regular grooming to remove loose hair, prevent matting and keep the skin free from diseases. Here's how to do that. Step by step instructions for grooming cats Clean the cat's ears – Put a few drops of solution in your kitty's ears and wipe out with a cotton ball. If you notice excess waxy buildup, check for…

Q: My cat Oliver is a two-month-old Persian. Please advice about cat training and flea prevention. - Asma Nadeem Ahmed, Bangalore A: Dr KG Umesh: Early socialisation is the process by which a cat learns to relate appropriately to people, other cats and to her environment. The 'sensitive period' for socialisation lies between two and seven weeks of age in kittens. Getting the socialisation…

As pet parents, it can be really difficult for us to face the fact that the rambunctious, young kitten we got home few years back, has now grown into a somber senior cat. It’s now that your kitty needs more attention, love and care. Here’s how to keep her healthy and happy in these years. In cats, the biological age depends on various factors like the quality of living conditions, her diet,…

As our cats get older, it is very important to provide them with a good and healthy diet. Here are a few tips to choose the best diet for your ageing kitty. Good feeding plan. Setting a good feeding plan throughout their lives is the best way to maintain a happy and healthy cat who lives a happy and fit old age. Choose high quality food designed for senior cats. As cats get older they are far…