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The fact of the matter is that no dog naturally becomes pregnant without going through a heat cycle. During this period, she will display swelling of the vulva, bloody discharge and behavioural changes best described as 'flirting'. During the fertile stage of the heat cycle, usually during the second week, the ovaries release a number of eggs for fertilization. Breeding that takes place during…

How do you know your dog is ageing? Here, we have to remember all symptoms do not appear together, it is, thankfully a gradual and slow process, but for an observant and alert pet parent these are not difficult to notice. When your dear pooch starts showing some of the below mentioned symptoms, gradually after 5 to 7 years, one can say that he/she is ageing: Hair on the face and paws start…

Young vs old The requirements of a dog are different at various stages. Their body structure changes and so does their activity and physiology. In old age, they may either put on weight or become lean as they are entirely dependent on you. Taking care of food Since the movements of dogs are restricted in old age, they require less calories. Here’s how to manage their diet. Provide him food with…

The problem… If your holiday plans are always hampered or have you worried about leaving Bruno with a neighbour or a relative, a kennel that is hygienic, safe and would care enough when you are away on your travels, most of the time one ends up with canceled plans or short breaks or simply worrying about your pet instead of enjoying your holiday. The solution… Mahindra Homestays, a part of…

We as humans need to understand that animals are living beings and they share the same feelings and pain just as we humans do, the only difference is that we can tell what we are undergoing and animals cannot! Types of abuse Deepti Nadhan, a college going girl, was gifted a pup on her birthday by her friends. She had never owned a pet in her life. Obviously she was unaware of the Do's and Don'ts…

Gauri remarks, "Simba's coming made me and my family awaken to new experiences–to perceive our environment, both humans and animals as an interconnected whole, and open ourselves up to a whole new world in that awareness. I wanted to share our story so others too may laugh and learn with us, a shared journey of joyous discovery. And understand, as we did, how one little furry being can go a long…

Tall and graceful, Pooja Bedi inherits her genes from the legendary actor Kabir Bedi and renowned Odissi dancer Protima Bedi. "I have pets since 1982. My first pet was Bobo, a Lhasa Apso and I learnt a new meaning of man-canine relation with her. We all… me, my brother and Bobo… had a lot of fun …in fact we all grew up together," tells Pooja. The memory stock Pooja has all her fond childhood…

Pets in childhood: Never had a pet as a child. Calvin and Hobbes are my first pets. Any special favourite: Though I love them both, Hobbes, the Golden Retriever, is close to me! Incident you would like to share: When we first took them to swimming, it was a treat as they are natural swimmers. Hobbes loved the water; he kept diving in and out! Calvin, the Lab, was as lazy as ever, swimming a bit…

Changes in sexual behaviour – About twice a year, when females come on heat, males and females are strongly attracted to each other and show great ingenuity in finding ways to get together and mate. This behaviour is highly likely to lead to an unwanted pregnancy. Figures also show increased risks of straying and car traffic accidents at this time. Neutering a female dog stops her having seasons…

Please send in your pet's stories at info@dogsandpups.net to get published. Priya was feeling bereft since her black Labrador Waldo died on Holi. After a long and painful battle with tumours and organ failure for two years, Waldo succumbed to kidney failure. The festival of colours turned into a day of mourning for Priya. The next day, Priya left home on a week-long official trip. It helped her…