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How can dogs sense when you are pregnant (sometimes even before you do)? A dog's senses of hearing and smellare much more powerful than those of a human. These would have been extremely important in the wild as they would have helped it to sense predators. It is because of these heightened senses that people "employ" guard dogs to protect their property, sniffer dogs to detect drugs and…

EDITORIAL Paw-precious giftsBREED PROFILE Belgian Shepherds: huge bundles of energyBREED PROFILE The loyal ones! Watch out for food allergies... The Pug – The Pug – A little bundle of fun… Paw@care Pawsome Festivities! HEALTH Yes! They are harmful TRAINING Chase no more! Benefits of Mixing Dry and Wet feeding in pets Angels together Pooches your kid’s best tutor FEATURE Survival tactics for…

Cats are fastidious and a large part of a cat’s day is spent grooming in order to keep his coat in pristine condition. However, we must remember that we play a large part in keeping our cat clean and healthy and this must never be forgotten if we want a happy and contented cat. Groom while young: Accustom your kitten with the brush or whatever else you choose to groom with. Little kittens do not…

The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter, It isn’t just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES. First of all, there’s the name that the family use daily, Such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo or James, Such as Victor or Jonathan, or George or Bill Bailey - All of them sensible everyday names. There are fancier names…

Your proud sweet feline is losing weight or is unusually lethargic…he is throwing up or is showing an abnormal behaviour…do not wait, call your vet immediately…your feline is probably sick. Here’s how to know if your kitty needs a professional care. Kitties can’t talk but as a pet parent, you can analyse when your kitty needs a professional veterinary care. Here’s a list to make it easier for you…

Wouldn’t it be nice if all it took to introduce a new cat to your resident pet were a brief handshake and a couple of “HELLO, My Name is...” nametags? But, since we’re dealing with cats, not people, it’s just not that simple, so you’ll need to have some realistic expectations. Realistic expectations First, it’s recognising and accepting that you can’t force your pets to like each other. We don’t…

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 cat Bella gets wax frequently and keeps scratching her ears with her paws. There seem to be some small lumps inside her ears. Please help. – Bhavya Mohan, Mumbai Dr KG Umesh: Otitis externa (inflammation of ear canal) is a complex disease process involving…

Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: I have three cats - the problem I have is that they keep peeing everywhere - how do I stop this? How do I get them used to using the litter box? – Shanaz Kader, Mumbai Dr KG Umesh: Cats are naturally clean animals, for whom litter tray training is usually a…

There is no one comparable to an Exotic Shorthair... they have a sweet teddy bear look, a docile and loving temperament and are much easier to maintain and groom. The Lazy Man’s Persians… Aptly termed as Lazy Man’s Persians, Exotic Shorthairs were bred to make a perfect pet for people who are looking for the laid back personality and their look, minus the grooming hassles. Their short, dense coat…

Located in Lake Town (Kolkata), Pooches N More is a one-stop shop for diverse varieties of pet foods, medicines, vaccines, accessories, toys, snacks and treats exclusively for both cats and dogs. Also, it has a veterinary clinic with round-the-clock emergency services, pathology and diagnostics, maternity services, infant care and operation theatre facilities. Grooming centre, nutritional…