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Sylvie is the most beautiful and loving dog I have ever come across over the years - she is full of energy, mischief maker and the most adored and loved member of the family at Friendicoes SECA. Anyone who sees her today will never believe the torture and pain she had to endure few years back. Almost five years back, Sylvie was a part of a family living in Vasant Vihar and she had everything any…

Hosting a puppy party is a great way to help your new puppy begin enjoying and feeling at ease around kids. Puppies under five months old can learn a lot in an easy 30-minute play date. Here are a few tips. Send invitations to 5-10 kids: Write something like this: “We have a new dog! Bailey is a three-month-old Beagle/Labrador mix, and she loves kids! You are invited to her first puppy party where…

Be it bold ‘Khallas’ girl, petite Rajjo of Pinjar or smart Anita of ‘Don - The Chase Begins Again’... we loved Isha Koppikar in all her cameo roles. We saw her act...we love her dance...we like her style...what next. Yep! It’s her great compassion for our furry four-legged friends. Now let’s focus on her dog love only... so all tails up for Isha – a proud pet parent...woof! Isha Koppikar is an…

Monsoon is a time to enjoy with your doggies. Unlike summers where it’s too hot or the winters where it gets too cold, the rainy season is one of the most enjoyable times for pet parents to spend with their dogs outdoor as long as some rules are followed. Keep them dry: The most basic rule is to protect their skin and coat and to keep them dry. This can be accomplished with the help of dog…

Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive, degenerative and painful joint disease in dogs. Here are a few FAQs on the same. What are Joints? Joints are formed by two or more bones, where their articulating ends are lined by a protective cushion called cartilage. The non-articular portion of the joints is covered by synovial membrane. The synovial fluid fills the synovial cavity, which acts as a…

A vet’s job is tough, often tougher than a human doctor’s because a vet’s patient cannot speak. A visit to the vet’s can turn out to be a very stressful process for the owner, the vet as well as the pet. But a pet parent can do a lot to ease the tension and make the diagnosis and treatment of his pooch easier by keeping the following things in mind. 1. Always carry your pet’s records with you…

Seven is the basis of several auspicious occasions and things in the world. Be it the wonders of the world; continents; colours in the rainbow; days in a week or basic musical notes. Woof! Seven is surely a great number and as we turn seven this month, we decided to share the positive powers of seven with all our proud pet parents. All proud pet parents want to add hues of happiness to their…

Hypothyroidism is one of the endocrine disorders in dogs that can be quite challenging to diagnose but is easy to treat. Here’s more on this canine disorder. Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition that results from inadequate production and release of tetraiodothyronine (levothyroxine, T4) and tri-iodothyronine (liothyronine, T3) by the thyroid gland and characterised by a generalised decrease in…

It is assumed that salt products are bad for dogs, causing problems such as high blood pressure or kidney failure or even skin diseases and hair fall. But, is salt really bad for dogs? The facts… Salt is present in our pet products to ensure the essential nutrients sodium and chloride are present at the required levels. It is not a flavour enhancer for dogs and is not added to increase…

“It’s raining, it’s pouring, everything is boring!” Rainy days with stir-crazy kids and dogs can try your sanity. When your kids wail that there’s nothing fun to do, have them try some of these simple games with the family dog. Hansel & Gretel Trails: This is a really basic activity, but kids love it! Give your children a small bowl of treats and tell them to create a trail for the dog to…