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What is obesity? Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat at the adipose storage areas of the body leading to increased body weight above the optimal physiological weight. Dogs weighing 15-20% or more than his optimal physiological weight are overweight; over 30% they are obese. Unfortunately, one dog in four is overweight and obesity is a rapidly growing phenomenon. We have to be particularly…

Protein is important dietary constituent not only for humans but also for our canine friends. Right amount of protein in your dog’s diet will help in the well-being of your dog. Proteins are complex molecules containing chains of subunits called amino acids. All proteins are basically made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but unlike carbohydrates they always contain nitrogen. Although about 20…

Dogs have great ears. Your dog can hear sounds over a wider range of frequencies and at a greater distance than you. Unfortunately, dogs pay a price for their superior hearing abilities. A dog’s ear design contributes both to his advanced hearing and to many ear problems he may experience. Ear mites, infections and aural hematoma are the most common conditions. Read on to discover the symptoms of…

Sharing a snack seems the easiest option to score brownie points with your pooch and what could make your pet happier than a choco-chip cookie or a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken. More out of love than ignorance, dog owners often forget that their best buddies belong to a completely different species and that their body mechanisms are poles apart from ours. What seems perfectly nutritious treat…

It’s really a sight to see a happy family, more so when it is blessed with sweet canines. Meet Shveta Salve, the beautiful actress with a handsome Lab and an equally attractive Beagle. Here’s more about this good-looking trio family… Shveta Salve, can best be described as a trend-setting style icon, who has broken through the clichéd image of a regular television actress relegated to…

As a new pup owner, it is extremely essential for you to know what is correct for the pup, right from proofing the home, settling him in, to his diet management, vaccination process, training and YES grooming. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts for pup grooming. Do’s Introduce your pet to the world of combing and brushing right from the start. Make brushing a daily routine. Be very patient and…

Tooth care for a small dogs - keeping their milliom-dollar smile safe! Teething in small dogs The adult teeth of small breed dogs (less than 10kg) appear between the age of 4 and 6 months and the fi nal molars come through, at the latest, at around 7 months. Each half jaw carries 21 teeth including 6 incisors, 2 canines, 8 premolars and 5 molars. Oral hygiene: starting early As soon as the puppy’s…

Though it is always advised to rush your pet to a vet in any emergency case, still a little knowledge of first aid can go a long way in helping your furry family member cope with the situation before she gets proper medical treatment. First aid in time can save the life of your paw buddy. Emergency situations When do you know your dog requires emergency medical aid? It is the duty…

Shining, silver grey coat...beady black eyes... the Weimaraners are a unique blend of smartness, elegance, intelligence and an appealing persona. Come fall in love with these athletic champs. Hunting dog to people’s dog The genesis of silver-grey dog–the Weimaraners–dates back to 19th century, when he was originally bred for hunting large game such as boar, bears, deer, and foxes. But,…

Canines are our best friends – they teach us love, companionship, loyalty, courage… the list continues. One such outstanding tale of hope, conviction, grit, liveliness…and FAITH is ‘Faith’ herself who walks upright with two legs…it’s not a trick, it is her destiny as Faith is handicapped but even this could not deter her passion to live life to the fullest. Teething in small dogs If we believe in…

Agility is all about speed and proper co-ordnation between handler and his dog while completing obstacles. In the course, there are many obstacles where the dog has to run and finish it but there is one different kind of obstacle and that is a ‘Pause Table’ where the dog has to stay on the table in ‘Sit’ or ‘Down’ position until released. Here’s how you can train your pooch for this feat… …

Regular exercise is essential to your dog. Giving your dog a good walk or run regularly provides him with an opportunity for experiencing new stimuli and meeting other dogs - which will help him develop into a contented and well-adjusted dog. Exercise will also keep his weight down, which is important because obesity is a major health problem in dogs. And besides that, dogs usually love their…

This is when life really gets exciting... the day you bring home your new baby puppy. Here is how to make the transition away from his mother, keeping his feeling and grief in mind. Preparation for the D-Day To make this separation little easier for your puppy, try to arrange with your breeder to allow you to visit your puppy a couple of times before you fi nally collect him. A few days…

Abandonment and re-homing have become very common. Imagine the stress, tension and trauma a poor dog goes through when the family whom he considers his own abandons him.. They say that adopting a dog is no lesser than a process of self-discovery, whereby you get to realize and identify traits and attributes of your lifestyle and personality that perhaps you would have never thought before.…

Most pooches love to have friends from the same species but that is not enough ground to assume that bringing home a new dog is going to be a cake-walk! Striking a balance between your two furry friends is important, if you don’t want either of them to feel hurt, threatened or left out. Here’s how to make things easier for both pooches. Two doggies living under the same roof (especially if one of…

The old year, for better or worse, is gone… the New Year has arrived. Here’s our chance to start fresh, to have another shot at success...at glory...at just accomplishing what we resolve to. We all love our doggies…we pamper them and try to give them the best, but sometimes we forget to take care of their basic needs...we are either too busy or ignorant about some of their requirements. As a pet…

Breeding is big responsibility as it reflects more of the personality of her master. Here are a few things to be kept in mind while breeding your dog. A dog as a pet provides us unique companionship, sense of security, faithfulness and moments of unbound happiness. But by the time our pup matures into an adult female we may tend to be complacent about her needs and implications of her…

Our sweet canines are stars in themselves but what happens when a star (canine) falls in love with a star (a celebrity). Well, the combo is terrific. Here’s more about our celebrity Sheeba and her pet dogs. Yesteryear Bollywood actress Sheeba has acted in more than 25 odd films. She made her debut in a Tamil film titled Adhisaya Pirvai where she co-starred with south-Indian stalwart Rajnikant.…

“No stray is orphan,” says Sarita Chaturvedi, the woman behind Jeevalya, an organization for the welfare of stray dogs. Moved by the plight of stray dogs and inspired by animal activist Maneka Gandhi, Sarita Chaturvedi, an entrepreneur by profession, has devoted her life for the welfare of man’s best companion, struggling hard to survive on the streets of Delhi. For her, a true worshipper of God…

Dainty, royal, graceful, and distinguished by other breeds owing to their beautiful butterfly like ears, Papillon are big dogs in small packages. The y have all that you wish in your pawfect companion. They are smart, intellig ent, active and loving. Can you ask for more? Papillons are one of the oldest breed of toy dogs. This fashionable dog was loved by esteemed dog-lovers such as Madame de…