March April 2011
Editorial ›
Pawssionate parenting!Breed Profile › Stunning Shih Tzus!Amongst so many dog breeds around the world, only a few can compare to the glamorous looks of a Shih Tzu, or his arrogant carriage or his undying love for his pet parent. He is a complete package of beauty, love and pride. Here’s more about these gorgeous K9. Pawssionate parenting!Pettiquettes : Mind her manners!K9 : Care Just a click away!Glam me gorgeous!Caring for the pearly whitesTraining › Pawsome secrets unravelled!!An holistic approach is to look at the underlying cause of a behaviour or training problem by looking at the whole-istic health issues of the dog, physically and mentally. In the last issue, we discussed diet, health, bodywork, relationships and communication. Here are a few more factors that affect the dog on a daily basis. Toys – not just a play thingA dog’s behaviour is influenced by the games he plays as a puppy. A game is a structured activity, undertaken for enjoyment and also used as an educational tool. Games are played with toys, which are important to develop character, skills, creativity, security and social acceptability. Here are more on different types of toys available. Health › Battling the Red MangeDermatology in dogs has attained great heights in both diagnosis and management during recent years. Demodicosis or Red Mange is one of the common skin problems in dogs from one month to eight years and in almost all breeds, most common in Pugs and German Shepherds. Here’s more on Red Mange. Paws and their starPicture PerfectFeature › CGS Hospital | where joy is infectious!Cuddle, Goldy and Spotty (CGS) Hospital is the place to be when you are looking for medical, grooming and boarding needs for your pets. This recently launched hospital offers comprehensive high quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and patient care. Ask the Experts..Welfare › It’s KARMA that makes the difference!Homemade Diets › Concerns about feeding homemade dietsI can steal your heart awayJust Fur FunPaw-tales › Nawab – the light of our life!Maggie-my sounding board!Care for aging tailwaggers!Watch the waistlineFrame your Heartbeat!What better way to show your love for your pet than to have him painted on a canvas? Here, we bring two artists – Gita Bhattacharjee from India and Lisa Graziotto from Canada who create canine portraits – helping people make their pets immortal. Vet Contest › ‘WAGS’ For the wonderful vet | March April 11Memoirs of K9 delights!Events |