Health

We’re having puppies… The arrival of a litter of puppies is always an exciting experience, and to make sure everything goes well you can rely on your vet’s experience, as well as that of Royal Canin, the brand - the professionals trust for over 40 years. Dogs and cats are at the heart of every Royal Canin innovation, because new foods are made for them and them alone, taking account of their real…

Almost all pet parents must have seen cases of allergies exhibited as a rash and/or scratching by the dog, without any obvious reason or change in immediate environment. Most of these cases respond poorly or temporarily to medications and warrants an investigation targeted towards identifying the causative allergen. All dogs showing allergic symptoms should be suspected for food allergy. Although,…

We all dread surgeries…the idea of having your loved one going under the knife is so scary! Laparoscopic surgery has changed the way people look at it - there is minimum bleeding, lesser pain and faster recovery than conventional surgery. And it’s good news for pet parents that your pooches can avail this wonderful method as well. WWhat is Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive…

He would jump up with joy and greet you with loving licks and tail-wags when you return home after a long tiring day at work. But these days you notice him lazily lying near the couch, oblivious of your arrival… he sleeps whole day and then struggles with insomnia in the night. He does not seem to be as friendly…he barks incessantly for no reason at all. Probably your dog is suffering from Dog…

You need to feed your pet the Right Balance of Nutrition, manufactured foods like Pedigree guarantee excellent nutrition for your dog. A study has been performed which shows that a typical home prepared food for adult dogs in India was deficient in calcium, potassium, vitamin D and vitamin E, according to NRC guidelines. Feeding dry and wet food provides variety, good oral health and much more.…

Before you toss that delicious chocolate or table scrap to your pet, just think whether it is safe for him. Here are a few foods which should be avoided in your pet’s diet. Some foods, which are edible for humans, are hazardous to dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. There are some foods…

The Pug – A little bundle of fun……with very specific features Despite the dignified, even anxious molossoid appearance, the Pug can’t hide his happy, affectionate, totally loyal – even exclusive – nature for long! As a result of discussions with breeders keen to support a charming breed, and the benefit of scientific advances in terms of nutrition, Royal Canin launches a new food dedicated to the…

Osteoarthritis is a chronic, progressive, degenerative and painful joint disease in dogs. Here are a few FAQs on the same. What are Joints? Joints are formed by two or more bones, where their articulating ends are lined by a protective cushion called cartilage. The non-articular portion of the joints is covered by synovial membrane. The synovial fluid fills the synovial cavity, which acts as a…

Hypothyroidism is one of the endocrine disorders in dogs that can be quite challenging to diagnose but is easy to treat. Here’s more on this canine disorder. Hypothyroidism is a clinical condition that results from inadequate production and release of tetraiodothyronine (levothyroxine, T4) and tri-iodothyronine (liothyronine, T3) by the thyroid gland and characterised by a generalised decrease in…

It is assumed that salt products are bad for dogs, causing problems such as high blood pressure or kidney failure or even skin diseases and hair fall. But, is salt really bad for dogs? The facts… Salt is present in our pet products to ensure the essential nutrients sodium and chloride are present at the required levels. It is not a flavour enhancer for dogs and is not added to increase…

Royal Canin launches specialised  food for Golden Retriever and Rottweiler Premium dog food manufacturer, Royal Canin, has made an India-wide launch of dog food, tailor-made for Golden Retreiver and Rottweiler. Golden Retriever 29 (Junior) is a high-quality food for Golden Retrievers, which helps in osteo-articular reinforcement, targeted digestive safety and strong natural defences. Golden…

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…

Diet during pregnancy… The average duration of pregnancy in the she-dog is 63 days, but her energy requirements do not increase appreciably until the last third of gestation when most foetal weight gain occurs. It is important, therefore, to avoid overfeeding in early pregnancy, since this will lead to the deposition of unwanted fat and may predispose her to problems at whelping. A gradual…

Prevention is always better than cure... you can determine the health condition of your pooch at your home...merely by observation. Here’s how to do so. It is the responsibility of the pet parents to see the nutritional needs, proper preventative and veterinary care of their pooches. Dogs are endowed with certain physiological constants that can be used by pet owners, pet professionals and…

Royal Canin offers breed-specific diets, the recently launched being the Golden Retriever 25 and Golden Retriever 29 for your golden breed. Breed - Specific Diets Royal Canin is the inventor of breed specific diets, the Breed Health Nutrition range. The Breed Health Nutrition range is formulated with quality nutrients, excellent raw materials and exclusive natural aromas, which the dog detects…

Here are a few signs to know your loved one is not feeling well. I can make out when my sweet, fluffy, frisky Shitzu – Nikki, doesn’t come out from her royal basket to share morning tea with me or if she doesn’t greet me when I get back home. It means something is wrong with my Nikki. You need to give your personal observations to your vet for early diagnosis of an illness. Do speak to your vet if…

Ensuring appropriate nutrition: Just as a balanced diet is important to overall health of humans, balanced nutrition made to address the specific nutritional needs of your dog or cat is important to the health of your pet. To ensure your pet is receiving proper nutrition, it is best to feed a commercially prepared food. Premium commercial pet foods are specifically formulated by nutrition experts…

Wagging tails, sparkling eyes, smiling face… keep your pooch happy, even in his aging years. Here are a few tips to ensure that your pooch lives a healthy and long life in his golden years. Dogs begin to show signs of aging between 6 and 13 years. Similar to aging humans, an older pet may experience hearing loss, vision loss, arthritis, liver or kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, hormonal…

Obesity is a great challenge, not only for us but also for our pets as it is the most common cause for various diseases seen in companion animals today. Here’s how to keep obesity at bay. When do you know your pet is obese… Although a pet’s body weight (BW) alone may not always provide a definitive diagnosis of obesity, companion animals are generally considered to be overweight when their mature…

Dermatology in dogs has attained great heights in both diagnosis and management during recent years. Demodicosis or Red Mange is one of the common skin problems in dogs from one month to eight years and in almost all breeds, most common in Pugs and German Shepherds. Here’s more on Red Mange. How dogs get Mange… Mange are cigar shaped mites, transmitted to the puppies on the 2nd to 5th day through…