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It is important to have a routine in place for grooming your dog, that way they know what’s coming next. Before you start grooming, gather all necessary supplies, make sure you have all you need to clean eyes and ears, trim nails, bath, dry... Gather the things you’ll need... Brushes Comb Ear cleaner Cotton balls Damp cloth Dog nail clippers Collar/lead for in the bath Dog shampoo Towels…

Just like people, dogs need to have their teeth brushed and cleaned. But the fact is, probably the number one health problem for dogs, apart from being overweight, is periodontal disease. Regular veterinary dental cleaning along with specially designed pet toothbrushes and toothpaste and chew snacks designed to eliminate plaque, can help reduce build-up. Tooth woes… According to the American…

The information bank on pooch care is now available 24x7 at a click of your mouse. Simply log on to Royal Canin’s website and get wealth of information to keep your puppy happy and healthy. Info on pregnant female dogs and very young puppies... Get valuable information on: Your first litter: Learn more about heat cycle, mating etc. Pregnancy and litter: Everything you want to know about the…

Life is beautiful- each moment ever changing, filled with new challenges - amongst all the whirlpool of activities which surround me - I stop and look at Sparkle & Suhaan (my 3.5 years old) - and their attitude towards life…if they are happy, they show it; if they are sad that is visible too; if they want love, they simply come and snuggle. What they both want is expressed loud and clear -…

Since Shih Tzus are dense coated, long-haired breeds, they need to be regularly and thoroughly groomed. If they are not brushed daily, their hair gets matted and fused, and tugging and combing only gives more pain than relief. Here’s how to home groom your Shih Tzu. Grooming essentials… A grooming table with an arm or just a good non-skid table A pair of scissors Pin brush, slicker brush and a…

Since Shih Tzus are dense coated, long-haired breeds, they need to be regularly and thoroughly groomed. If they are not brushed daily, their hair gets matted and fused, and tugging and combing only gives more pain than relief. Here’s how to home groom your Shih Tzu. Obedience training is a must for each pet. Training is all about setting up a daily routine for your pet and teaching her certain…

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. Exercise – too much, not enough Too much or too little exercise can…

A 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. Most dogs have lots of toys. Unfortunately, unless used…

› Beautiful Burmese Good looks, steady and affectionate nature, a quiet voice and a willingness to please... that’s how a Burmese is…a wonderful pet for people of all ages, especially children. If you are thinking of adding a cat to your family, consider a gregarious, extremely lovable and intelligent Burmese. › Feline AIDS: what you should know about it? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in…

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 who is nine years old is showing pain and difficulty in movement. Please do advice. Ajith, Coimbatore Dr KG Umesh: Your pet may be having neuromuscular, skeletal or joint problem considering age and symptoms mentioned here. Some causes of pain in senior…