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My Labrador Browney suddenly started vomiting, I consulted the vet immediately who gave him some injections and it stopped. But after a day, he started vomiting again. He does not vomit the food (roti and curd), but there is some white and dark yellow/brown liquid. Please advice. - Bhavesh Panchal,…

Whenever I saw the Hutch ad, I would marvel at the cute little doggie (Pug) and wonder if such dogs actually existed. Never did I imagine that I would be the parent of a similar one!! On 13th September, I was sleeping after coming back from school when my dad came into my room, hiding something…

Dog lovers around the world have proved that when it comes to raise a voice against the atrocities our dogs are facing in any part of the world, geographical borders are meaningless. Yes, we are talking about the inhuman activities that are taking place in Kerela. This has agitated the dog lovers…

‘Living in harmony with your puppy’ by Nicole Mackie unfolds the vast world of puppy parenting. This book walks with all pet lovers right from finding the right breed to each and every aspect related to pooch care, nurturing and training. A great start for understanding his needs. It is an…

If Diamonds are girls’ best friends… then I am an exception. Because Cheryl – Alsatian, is my best companion, come what may. We have grown up together and shared our lives together. Her role in providing support and companionship during my lonely teenage is unforgettable. She taught me how to deal…

Holi is just round the corner and we all look forward to this colourful festival. Well, Holi is undoubtedly the festival of colour but it is not a good idea to celebrate Holi with our darling pooches as they can harm their coat. But yes, it seems to be a good time to add colour to their lives. Just…

I want to share my loss with all the people who love cats, and as each pet parent is aware, the loss is beyond words to describe. I have lost my beloved cat, Pumpkin, a month back. What intensifies my sorrow is, Pumpkin has just disappeared and  I cannot find her. I have been blessed with the…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q: My cat’s paws from under (pads) seem to be swollen. What could be the reason for that? - Abhishek (Bangalore) Dr. K. G. Umesh: It is multifaceted complex of…

Kia – my darling angel, is the love of my life. She is a wonderdog… I could not ask for a better dog. My l’il four-legged friend has given me so many reasons to cherish. She loves to romp endlessly. She enjoys playing with ball… and jogs like a pawfect fitness freak. What else my sporty buddy likes…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the 'best teacher' award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for…

“A friend is one to whom one may pour out one’s heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.” Well! I understood the meaning of the above saying…by having Pepper – my Springer…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the 'best teacher' award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for…

It seems that problems of dog lovers will never end. While we are fighting for the rights of our pooches for more dog-friendly places like parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, etc, few of us are looking for dog-friendly homes. Yes, our darling pooches are not comfortable even in our homes…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q : My three-year-old cat is getting scabs on the base of her tail. What should I do to prevent it? – Malini Shinde (Mumbai) Dr. K. G. Umesh : Scabs near base of…

I made and ate hot meals unmolested, I had unstained, unfired clothes. I had quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell rang. Before I was a dog mom, I slept as late as I wanted. And never worried about how late I got to bed, or if I could get into my bed. Before I was a dog mom, I…

Since childhood, I love pets…I grew up having great fun with them. When I look back, it leaves me with a smile and reasons are innumerable… playing fetchthe- ball …going on a daily evening stroll…chasing butterflies…the list is endless. When I moved to city hustle-bustle, the only thing I missed the…

While pet ownership has given way to the concept of pet parenting, there are still a few people who have not imbibed this new concept and cases of neglect and abandonment of pets still exists. The recent example being that of a 6-year-old Rani, a Boxer in Mumbai, who died due to her parents'…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years, and has won the 'best teacher' award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for…

Dr. K. G. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Q. Do let me know about dental and oral care for kittens and cats. – Dr. Preeti Rao Dr. K. G. Umesh : Dental hygiene is important in cats. Plaque and dental…