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Many pet parents opt for pet boarding facilities or even getting a dog-sitter if they plan to go out of town. But sometimes, taking your little one along is the best decision. Read these 14 tips that’ll turn you and your doggie into pro travelers. 1.Remember that dogs get travel anxiety, thus experiment with short trips beforehand Do you get motion sickness in a car, or feel nervous when a…

Cradled amidst the hills of Aravallis, surrounded by dancing fields of maize and mustard, is the charming Lemon Tree Hotel. With picturesque greens and serene water bodies, this visually stunning and breathtaking resort at Tarudhan Valley in Manesar, just outside Delhi, exudes an old world charm, welcoming you and your pet dogs. Yes, this Lemon Tree Hotel is pet friendly. Spread across 72…

CPVet spreading branches soon in cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur and Lucknow Here’s the story behind the creation of CPVet. Dr Ashok Kumar, who graduated from Pondicherry Veterinary College, is at the helm of the chain of CPVet hospitals. Recalling his early days, when he was about to finish his college and start veterinary practice, Dr Ashok says, “I thought of going for large animal practice. So…

When the local NGO Peedu’s People in Chandigarh found a puppy hidden in bushes, cowering and very sick, they knew that saving him would be an uphill battle. Here’s the story. Within minutes the puppy was diagnosed with parvo, a deadly virus that kills everything in its whirlwind path. The virus was determined but the puppy was resilient. Every passing day brought more hope to the volunteers.…

Well, who doesn’t love rain? Like us our furry buddies too love rain. The wet grounds, smell of soil, moist grass, colourful umbrellas, short walks. But they need a little more care during this season as they are very sensitive to loud noise, prone to tick and flea attack and skin infections. So, let’s go step by step. Warm home—Home Tweet Home! Warm and cosy Make sure the house is mopped…

Just Like Oxygen Is Important For Life, So is Cell-pet® Important For Our Pets..For Longevity And Health. Let’s See How Fungal - infection The treatment started on 15th July 2016. This dog has been suffering from severe fungal infection for many months without any improvement or healing taking place. The above Picture was taken on 21st July 2016. Lots of healing has already taken place since the…

Nearly every dog sheds regardless of his age or breed. Shedding is a common phenomenon not just in doublecoated breeds like German Shepherds who shed prolifically, but also in many shed-resistant dog breeds. It is a natural process helping your pet to get rid of old and damaged hair. Unwanted pet hair in the house can be somewhat a task to get rid of. Hours spent on vacuuming, dusting, and …

Heaven on Earth—a trip to Leh-Ladakh—more than 4000 km, a road trip, the mystical mountains, and two gorgeous Golden Labradors! It all started one evening and promised it by mistake to Happy that we will go to Leh- Ladakh with Guggu and Breezer. Time flowed like a river flows and years passed. We lost Breezer, but I had it in my heart to go for that promised road trip. Finally we took the plunge…

With temperatures soaring across the country, it is important to help our canine friends in beating the summer heat. Dogs don’t sweat. They have no sweat glands except in their foot pads. Water evaporation occurs on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory system and mouth which is the most important means for dissipating body heat. Panting helps dogs cool off when they are hot. But, when…

Hundreds of thousands of dogs in India suffer in puppy mills; they are made prisoners of greed, locked in small dirty cages, freezing in winter and sweltering in summer, never getting out of their locked cages. They are made to breed over and over again until they die. The only way to free them from this misery is by refusing to buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Life of a dog is a nightmare in a…

With little steps they walk into our life and leave footprints on our heart for a lifetime. So, it makes sense to take care for our dog’s paws as well. A dog’s paws provide extra cushioning and protect their joints and bones from shock, and protect the deep tissues within the paws. They also provide the required insulation against extreme weather conditions. Look where they walk: Try and avoid…

If you minus the heat, summers are all about fun, isn’t it? The same is for your pets in summers. They can be extremely uncomfortable. With their normal body temperatures being warmer than that of ours, and a built-in fur coat, summer can be downright unbearable for our canine companions. And, therefore, using common procedures can definitely help us keep our pets cool and comfortable. Dogs…

So, you are planning to bring home a new puppy? Whether your new furry family member is coming from a breeder or a pet shop or a street corner, the first night can be a big challenge. Here are some useful tips to handle your young four-legged kid on his first night at your home. Your puppy has spent his initial days with his mother and siblings, staying warm and comfortable in their…

While choosing a dog breed, many of us simply just refuse to consider any of our very own Indian breeds as many a time Pedigree dogs are seen as a status symbol. What we should carefully consider before getting a dog, is whether or not, he’ll be at ease with the oppressively warm Indian weather. The sun shines relentlessly over the Indian subcontinent in summer. Breeds hailing from cold…

As pet parents, we want our pooches to be a part of our celebrations. But, Diwali is one festival that our dogs dread. Every Diwali, there are numerous cases of dogs either hurt or burnt. Let’s make Diwali safe for our pooches. –by Varsha Verma Diwali is a celebration of good over evil, light over darkness. It is a pleasure to see beautiful lighting adorning the buildings and houses within.…

Among the thousands of dogs roaming around the street, how many do we actually turn to look at? And how many do we give a second thought? Meet Rohan Rawat, who serves the strays and rescues them in Delhi, Noida andGurgaon (NCR) and Bengaluru. Rohan rescues them from abusive homes, from the streets where they are abandoned, or simply the stray ones who get hurt by random vehicles.…

When the temperature is too high or when rain pours or when it is too cold, playing indoors with your pet is the best option. Here’s how to have fun indoors. A lot of pet parents think that play sessions are only limited for outdoors. But, there are a lot of games and activities that you and your pet can engage in and spend quality time indoors. Fun at…

Tails have been wagging across Mumbai at the launch of  Pawsomestay.com, an unique alternative to kennels and pet hostels, which connects dog sitters with pet parents to provide a safe and happy temporary home for dogs while their pet parents are away. Saagar Kambli, founder and top dog of Pawsomestay.com, talks to Dogs & Pups shedding some light on how this service could benefit our…

Cell-Pet is a unique, proprietary ionic formula containing dissolved oxygen, minerals, enzymes and amino acids – and features an exceptional water-splitting cell-oxygenating process. What is Cell-Pet? Cell-Pet is a liquid, highly-concentrated, super-energised, colloidal mineral and nutritional supplement, which you can add to the drinking water of your pet on a daily basis, in order to…