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Large dogs with mesmerising oriental eyes, quiet but intelligent, Akitas form excellent companion animals. An Akita named Hachiko became immortal after he patiently waited at the railway station for his master to return for almost 10 years, oblivious of the fact that his master had died when he was at work. A statue of Hachiko still greets everybody at the Shibuya Station in Japan. The Akitas are…

Blessed with the marking and attitude of the magnificent Cheetahs and an affectionate temperament, the Savannahs are simply superb. Wild beautiful looks... Savannahs are the largest of all pet cats with the longest legs compared to body size of any cat in the world. They are the only cats to have hooded eyes, which is to cut out the sun’s glare whilst they are hunting. This gives the eyes an…

Fleas are cosmopolitan ectoparasites with a large variety of hosts. For companion animals and humans, Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) and dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) represent the most important species worldwide. Apart from causing flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), the ability of fleas to function as vectors for disease pathogens, such as Rickettsia & Bartonella spp. bacteria, Dipylidium…

Expression is the ‘key’ – we learn about this more everyday from our cool canines. Alsoby, Shweta Khurana they are always in the moment –not thinking about what’s happened or worried about the future. Many of life’s simple yet Valuable lessons can be learnt from our precious paws who are always giving. Kids too enjoy each moment and when ‘two little feet & four paws’ get together – under…

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Summer’s here! The kids can’t wait for the vacations to start, and parents wish they’d never. It’s all fine when the kids come back after a tiring day at school, but how do you match their energy levels when they are unbridled from the burdens of a taxing day at school. Time for Juno, the family dog, to jump in and take matters into his paws. Juno probably isn’t allowed into that theme park your…

Pooch love seems to be in the genes. Meet actress Divya Seth who not only shares her profession with her mother Sushma Seth but also her love for pooches. The quiet appearance of Divya Seth in Shahid-Kareena flick Jab We Met as Shahid’s mother made the character truly unforgettable. Better known as the ‘Majhli’ of yesteryears’ first soap opera on Indian television Hum Log, Divya also has many…

Doggies’ day out at vet’s place is an ordeal for most of the pet parents. But with a better understanding and a few precautions we can make it easier for our furry friends. Let us start with understanding the problem first. Dogs show stressful symptoms once they are exposed to an unfamiliar environment. And at a vet’s clinic, other dogs and different smells add to their fear. As a pet parent we…

My best friends are my two pooches - Dolly and Gold. Dolly is very playful and naughty while Gold – a big daddy, is simply adorable and loves to take bath. I take both of them out for a walk. They are my life and God’s fantastic gift to me. All three of us are blissful together. I am really fond of dogs and have been taking care of my five stray dogs who live near my house. I love them all and…

There is no animal who will investigate a different smell more earnestly than the cat. Their sense of smell is highly developed and very little escapes them. Cats will pick up new smells in many ways... their owner’s clothing, another cat’s coat, smells coming in from an open window, plants and perfume. Sniffing seems to intensify the smell and the desire to investigate becomes paramount until…