Paw Times

My name is: Saraswati Rao My buddy’s name: Mothi Male My buddy’s breed: Indian domesticated shorthair My buddy’s age: 6 years My buddy’s funniest habit: Shaking hand...which is quite unusual for kitties List of activity we both like doing the most: We play with paper balls, run and chase and then…

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 : Which are the common diseases that cats suffer from and how can we prevent them? – Dr. Chandan Kumar, Ranchi Dr. K. G. Umesh : Besides fleas and ticks,…

Many of you would have heard this particular incident where a pack of dogs saved a newborn who was deserted by his mother in the forests of Devarayanadurga in Tumkur. It so happened that an unwed mother abandoned her child in the forests. A pack of dogs followed her to the forest and guarded the…

I sometimes wonder why is it that humans do not have that patience and the unconditional kind of love, which a dog exhibits. My Bruni is an epitome of unconditional love, patience and naughtiness. She lights up everyday of my life with her antics. There is not a single day that I do not learn from…

‘Daughters are the God’s best gift to anyone’…indeed a nice thought and nicer would be the experience of sharing lives with them. Sonahk (Lhasa Apso) and S Kavin Mughi are our two lovely angels…they are our priceless possessions. Sonahk has filled our lives with innumerable joys by becoming the…

Tuffy is my best friend – he completely understands me and we both love playing and spending time together. Tuffy is a four years old beautiful German Shepherd. He keeps a track of me and exactly knows when I leave the house or returns. I cannot pet any other dog when Tuffy is around. He also knows…

Q : I feed Cerelac to my 8-week-old Pug puppy 4 times a day. We do not put milk in it as his stomach becomes loose. Please let me know about his feeding and nutrition needs till he is a year old. – Raashi Dewan, Delhi Dr. K.G. Umesh : A nutritionally balanced diet is crucial for the healthy growth…

If the cats can... they would have whispered these words to everyone. The mindset of people is different from one another. Some may love cats, some may be indifferent to them, while a few may be scared or even hate them. Most of the fear and hate, that cats have to face from humans, come from…

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 : Which are the common feline zoonotic diseases and how can they be prevented? – Lt Col DV Nehra, Jaipur Dr. K G Umesh : Ringworm is probably the most common…

Imagine having worked with dedication and loyalty for 11 long years, putting your best paw forward in everything. To be trained on specific tasks and then doing them with zest and enthusiasm – day in and day out, following a strict regime and routine. Being on a duty call 24x7, performing to the…

Some days are cherished and for us it is 15th September - a day we fondly remember, when we were blessed with an angel - our endearing Sweety - a Pomeranian. Sweety came into our lives as a surprise and even more surprisingly within no time she became the queen of our hearts...undisputed ruler…

Life goes on...no matter what. We had a loving pooch called Lucy - Spitz, she was our angel, when she died...(God bless her), she was 13-and-half-years old and we all were so heartbroken that we decided not to have pet again. And as they say time heals the deepest wounds...so after two sad and…

I looked at my house, I looked behind the brass windows and polished doors, And all I saw was a vacuum of destitution. And I thought to myself, Is this my reality? Is this the place I was meant to be? Surrounded with these meaningless beautiful things, Whose cold breath I shiver in. A thousand…

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 : How should I remove & prevent fleas from my cat? – Manav, Ahmedabad Dr. K.G. Umesh : Successful control of fleas depends on eliminating these pests from…

Rocking ‘n’ rolling with Rock Star The innocent gazing eyes of the tiny pup, when I first saw him, had totally left me spellbound. All I could think was, I wanted him. I rushed to my parents and pleaded for consent to bring home the cute, lovable ball of fur. But, they gave no response. Although…

Dusk had fallen and evening came, I ran down to play my routine game. I was playing the game of hide and seek And there I saw you wandering the streets, oh so meek. I picked you up and held you close, You sniffed my shirt with your tiny wet nose. I got you home with tender care, Coz you were…

Christmas, New Year, gifts and holidays, the year always ends on a happier note. Every New Year brings with it a whole new world for us. Here’s wishing all the readers of Dogs & Pups a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. As northern India shivers with winter chill, it’s very heartening to see people giving…

My best friend We all in our lives need a friend, who can share our moments of joy, sorrow, victory or defeat, without whom fun in our life is put to an end. Even I needed such a friend, a friend who can my messed life mend. And when I found Snowey and Lalu as my pets, my search for that friend was…

Fun@Nathuvakhan A short leisure trip does wonders in rejuvenating our spirits and when our loving pets accompany us, the fun and enjoyment get doubled. I was on cloud nine, when I came to know that we were going on a vacation to Nathuvakhan near Nainital, along with my best pals - Whisky and Imli.…

While reading the Times of India on the 4th of October, I was pleasantly surprised to see a St. Bernard peeping out of the logo. Surprised –? I looked again – but there he was, sharing this prized positioning with other animals. And it was then I realized that it was World Animal Day – a day to…