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Tintin - the minpin We brought our minpin pup home on 19th July 2005 and it was such a thrilling moment. I still remember vividly the feelings of apprehension and excitement as we drove to the pet shop. The anticipation of bringing our first pup home was great. We named him Tintin after our favourite comic character. Within minutes of reaching home, our little pup was prancing around in his funny…

My pet detective What would you imagine if you thought of a famous dog detective? Some super doggy dressed up in a trench coat and solving crimes using his doggy senses. Yoda, my 2-year-old black Labrador would love to do that but his superb sniffing power is restricted not to crime but to discovering faulty electric cables. A few weeks ago, my bundle of curiosity and me were out on our regular…

Some cats are ordained to be celebrities. Here, we present the famous cats who have enjoyed celebrity status, and have a huge fan following. These fictional cartoon characters have appeared in famous cartoon series and animated films. Adults love them and children simply adore them for their crazy antics. We introduced you to Garfield, Duchess and Felix the Cat earlier. Here are a few more toon…

Contrary to popular belief, cats do need to be regularly groomed to keep them clean and hygienic in their domesticated environment. Even though cats do a fabulous job of keeping themselves clean, they still need to be groomed regularly to prevent matting, fur balls, skin problems and eye and ear infections. Regular grooming allows you to become familiar with your cat’s body and look out for lumps,…

If a black cat crosses one’s path or for that matter any cat, evil will soon befall. If a cat leaves home while a person is sick and cannot be brought back, the person will die. Kittens born in the month of May are ominous and will bring snakes into the house. To meet a cat at midnight is to meet Satan, himself…the list is endless. People still believe that cats are associated with witchcraft and…

My parenting for pets began with my dog Goldie, a Cocker Spaniel and my childhood dream has been to bring a Kitty home. When I was 10, I remember Lulva, a cat who used to visit us for food; I used to be enchanted by her milky white coat and her emerald eyes. Today, I am 50 years old but Lulva is still alive in my heart. My desire to pet a kitty came true when I got a call to rescue a 15-day-old…

To pet a kitty is an amazing feeling, and lucky are those, who find a classy cute friend for them. For those, who are still reckoning, here are a few general characteristics of felines fantasies that surely will help you to understand your kitty better and also in finding a purrfect kitty, if you haven’t found her yet. Cat’s eye-truly a gem Eyes are the window to one’s heart, so is the cat’s eye,…

Fur balls, medically called ‘Trichobezoar’, are thick matted tubes of fur that build up in a cat’s stomach or intestines. They occur because a cat continually licks her fur to remove dead hair from her coat or over groom herself or have excessive irritant coat loss. Cats of all age, sex and breed can be affected, it is most commonly found in the older, indoor overweight cat. Fur ball obstruction…

Maine Coon has always been admired for her beauty, giving a feel of power and strength. She stands tall with wild looks and bushy tail. These gentle giants are known to be athletic, playful and are good hunters. But beneath this powerful and strong body, lies a cat with an extremely sweet disposition. Pretty ‘n’ sturdy Maine Coons are tall muscular cats with a rectangular body and solid bone…

A social worker, a politician and an avid animal lover… Meet Priya Dutt, who is owned by her pet dogs Prince and Mauzer. In a tête-à-tête with Gauri Keskar, another enthusiastic dog lover, Priya shares some happy moments.   One dog lover always recognises the other. There are these tell-tale signs, like for instance-constantly trying to steer conversations to dog related topics, slowly but surely…