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Health checklist for your K9

The love and companionship you get from your dog is unmatched and the best gift you can give him is good health. Here’s a checklist to keep your dog fit and fine : REGULARLY examine your pet for any problem and check it before it becomes life threatening. IF YOUR pet gives a doggy odour, it is a sign of low level of health. Act fast! KEEP YOUR pet’s teeth clean and watch out for bad breath and…

Games for the party pooches

You and your friends are out on a vacation with your little four-legged darlings or you have arranged a party for your pooch. Here are a few games to make the gathering all the more enjoyable: Perfect Tail : Blindfold the owners and ask them to put tail on a doggy cut-out. A sure way to lot of squeaks and giggles! Hungry Kya : Ask the owners to feed biscuits to the dogs without using their hands.…

Introducing your old dog to a new dog

If you’re thinking of adding another dog to the family, it’s important to first weigh your own needs against the needs of your older dog. Do you feel that your dog would enjoy another dog’s company, possibly giving him a new lease on life? Whatever your reasons may be, just be aware that bringing a new dog is a huge change for an older dog - and unless you go about it the right way, it could…

Siberian Huskies : angelic beauties

With your Siberian Husky pal, you are bound to experience amazement, joy, love and companionship. You can enjoy wonderful conversations everyday with this bosom pal of yours. A perfect companion we can vouch for! Keen, friendly, alert and mischievous are the apt words to describe a Siberian Husky. Equally appealing is their graceful and smooth gait. A thing of beauty is a joy forever and Siberians…

Healing paws!

The magic of pawfect love can instill unimaginable spirits in the most depressed souls. As they say even the darkest cloud has a silver lining… it’s just that we have to spot it. And Animal Angels Foundation, a Mumbai based organization is helping millions get that spark back to be happier and healthier by providing Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). Even a small helping paw can make the biggest…

Canines: right to live!

We love our canines and most of us would love to provide them a better world to live in. Here’s a forum for all animal lovers to voice the rights of our pooches and become their guardians in a true sense. The Indian culture has always encouraged its cliché to grow in natural existence; natural existence that is further harmonized by the environment we live in. It goes back to the teachings of the…

Understanding canine Hip Dysplasia

It’s very disheartening to see our loving pal suffer from canine hip dysplasia, which causes discomfort and mobility problems. Here are a few ways to improve or eliminate its symptoms. Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is the most common development disorder of the hip joint, characterized by abnormal development of the hip joint. It usually occurs in both hind limbs, affecting both hip joints. Its…

Madhavan

His cute smile makes most of us go weak in the knees...but what catches his fancy is not us...they are some other cutie-pies at home. Well! It’s not some femme fatales for cute Madhavan...but his loved pets - Princess (GSD), Simba (Chow Chow) and Ashley (African Grey). This enthusiastic pet lover shares his love and life with these bundle of joys and here’s more about his life with his darling…

Look, who’s on the teacher’s podium!!

Pooches are our best pals. They are a solace in our sorrows and a song when we are weary. Their attitude has inspired many to make small but important changes in mind, body and spirit. They know and feel our emotions, sorrow and happiness. Your furry friend is not only a bundle of joy but a good teacher too!! A teacher who is assigned for teaching how to live this precious life in a healthy and…

DANCE with the MUSIC…

Foot-tapping music, a couple with perfect chemistry on the dance floor, dancing to the tune, two feet and four paws… surprised, no don’t be, we mean it. Share the dance floor with your canine and let the music play. What do you expect when you combine music, choreogra-phy, teamwork, artistry, constuming, style and obedience training for your pooch? Well, you get a flawless dancing partner! More…

Woof! Let’s gorge on Cinnamon treats!

Let’s satiate our pooches’ taste buds with delectable delicacies to make them healthy ‘n’ happy. The nutritious mouthwatering recipes will definitely add more zest to our doggies’ fun loving spirits. So unfold your apron and dust your cooking cap, barge into the kitchen, and get going… cook fresh and healthy homemade cookies for them. Yes! Let’s be a pooch-chef. Pooja’s Cinnamon Treat Ingredients:…

Doting Bulldogs!

Extremely loyal, affectionate, excellent with children, good guard dogs... a Bulldog has all he needs to win his way into your home and hearts. Do you remember that hefty dog, an accomplice of Jerry in the popular ‘Tom & Jerry’ cartoon series? Yes, he is Spike, the Bulldog! Originally bred as a serious fighting dog, a Bulldog has come a long way...today he is completely transformed into a…

Krishna Ashram : pariahs’ paradise

The busy city life moves really fast, and we are so preoccupied with our regular nitty-gritty that we hardly find any time for animal welfare. Before giving a positive nod to this statement, just think again. For here’s a glaring example for us, right here in Delhi – Rita Singh, a successful businesswoman and founder of Krishna Ashram (KA), who in spite being far busier than most of us, has…

‘Save Our Souls’ The pariahs’ appeal

‘Save Our Souls’ The pariahs’ appeal I was on my way back from the doctor when I saw her first. She looked weak and thin, just half a month old, she was already a bag of bones. I stopped the car and bought a pack of biscuits. I offered her a biscuit but though she smelled it inquisitively, she didn’t seem to want any. On pampering, her scrawny little tail wagged and she came near. A few pats and I…

The truth and myths behind rabies

Rabies is one of the most dreaded diseases. Here, The Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD) attempts to demystify this gruesome disease, rabies. Q : What is rabies? Which part of the body does it affect? A : Rabies is a fatal viral disease, which affects the central nervous system. It causes inflammation of the brain, leading to death. Q : How is rabies spread? A : It is transmitted when infected saliva…

Canine liver disease

Think for a moment about filters. They extract impurities from liquids or air. That’s exactly what the liver does, too. (Of course, it does much more than that!) Like us, our dog’s entire blood supply filters through his liver for the removal of waste products. And given the complexity of the liver’s function, no wonder it’s prone to disease. It’s important to monitor your dog for symptoms of…

Gauri and Nainika Karan

Gauri and Nainika Karan, the vivacious sibling duo, have already created a lot of ripples in the Indian fashion Industry with their high fashion garments and young & hip label - Magnetic Raga. A regular participant at the fashion-vistas of LIFW, these young lassies are going great professionally ... and at home they are simply rocking, when two more fun freaks - Fatty and Iris - join the fun…

All about fleas

Fleas are troublesome pests that most dogs and dog owners face sooner or later. In fact, a flea infestation is one of the most common but serious canine health problems. Fleas can torment dogs and cause a range of health problems in both dogs and humans. They can also be difficult to get rid of, however the good news is that now many products are available to make this process easier. Read on to…

Is your dog jumping on people?

Training a dog or a kid is more or less same… lots of love, patience and little sternness…turns a brat into a disciplined well-mannered chap. The behaviour, which is not liked, should not be encouraged. Here’s how to stop your dog from jumping on people. There are three things, which dogs find very rewarding from their owners, that is, when you look at them, talk to them or touch them. These…

Dog massage: magic at the finger tips

Dog massage: magic at the finger tips Love, companionship and fidelity that a dog can offer are boundless. Whenever your pooch is ill, your pet feels better when petted and touched. Here, Jill A Deming introduces an advanced method, body massage, to promote both the physical and emotional well-being of our furry friends. I arrived at the house to conduct a massage session with a Miniature…
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