Parenting

Bringing home a pooch keeps you on toes for the first few days. You do everything to make the lil’ one comfortable at home. Also, you want a pawfect name for your pooch...everyone in the family comes up with their brilliant idea but before you zero in on a name, here are a few tips to make it easier for you: Pick an easy name – a one or two syllable name is easily recognisable by the pooch. At…

There are many benefits to the relationship between puppies and children. Here are tips that will help make that relationship memorable and lasting. Watchpoints: young children and puppies Veterinarians often advise parents to wait until their children are between seven and nine before having a puppy join the family. But this is not always realistic and, with supervision, smaller children and…

The dog days of summer are back. It is imperative to take extra care of our pooches in this weather. Dehydration is one of the most common problems… Here's how to prevent and take care of dehydration in our pooches. Many cases of pets suffering from dehydration are being regularly presented to vets during summer season. A female Labrador Retriever, aged four years was suffering of dehydration due…

Heat stroke can be fatal… Here's how to protect your dog in summer. Facts about heat stroke Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (high temperature) in which the body temperature of the dog is elevated dramatically. It is a veterinary emergency and can be fatal if not promptly and properly treated. Do not neglect it. Take it seriously. Dogs do not tolerate high environmental temperatures because…

Snoring in her cosy bed is Laila, a two-year-old Cocker Spaniel. While Romeo, a three-year-old Labrador is cuddled alongside his pet parents, it’s Romeo’s wish as to where he wants to sleep. But the question is that where exactly should dogs sleep? The answer to this question is as varied as the breeds of dogs. Sleeping pattern... It’s a well-known fact that on an average a dog and a cat would…

Splashes of coloured water, dry gulal (colour) in the air, sweet ghujias and crunchy namkeens, fun ‘n’ frolic – this is what Holi is all about. It is very important to keep your pets safe during Holi. Here are a few tips to make Holi ‘colourful’ for your pets: Keep your pooch inside during the time people are playing Holi. Take him out only when the frenzy gets over. Water balloons can hit your…

When you brought your canine family member home, you took a chance with love. Every pet parent who has loved and lost a dog knows that it is no different from losing a close one – sometimes even more difficult. Here’s how to cope up with the loss. Everybody knows that dogs live much shorter lives than us humans – it becomes more difficult actually because these creatures cannot voice their…

Pet companions play a vital role in the betterment of our lives. They provide us with 24x7 social support, relieve stress and ring in laughter, happiness and keep boredom at bay. Caring for a pet can play an important role in your lifestyle in the following ways. Loyal companions Pets are great mood enhancers. They always make you smile and you can never get bored or depressed with their playful…

Weekends are special – for us and our pooches. We get to spend more time together. Our friends from Mumbai share the pawfect weekends with their pooches! After a hectic week, we all look forward to the careless weekends – late mornings, late nights, outings, shopping, what not? But pet parents plan their weekends around their pooches, after all, the weekend is for them as well. So, what makes a…

Here are 30 tips to keep your pet fit and fine all the month round. While adopting pedigreed pups, a veterinary examination of the pup is mandatory and the pup must be a registered with The Kennel Club of India. Pup should be weaned from his mother at the age of one and half months of age. At this age, the pup receives maximum milk and antibodies from his mother. Pup should be vaccinated at…

Looking to bring a puppy home? Whether you are considering a Pedigreed pooch or a mutt, would-be pet parents must not walk blindly into the adoption process without thinking it out thoroughly. Here are 10 tips to help you along this process. 01 Adopting a puppy at the wrong time: The wrong time could be for both the puppy and the prospective pet parents. Never adopt a puppy who is less than six…

Once you are bitten by the pooch love, you can only ask for more! But handling two or more pets might not be easy…here’s how to maintain a harmonious relationship in a multi-dog household. Match the genes: Before you bring home another dog, always research and see if the two are compatible as far as their breeds are concerned. Consult your vet or breeder for advice. Give them time to adjust:…

Giving medicines to your loved ones is always a task and when that loved one is your pooch, it is even more stressful…these bundles of energy have all the strength to resist them. Here’s how to give various medications like ear drops, eye drops, pills and skin medication to your pooch. The first thing that you should realise is that apart from the trouble that you are facing in the entire process,…

You are working… should this be the reason to deter you from being blessed with the love and companionship of a pooch? No! Here’s how you can have a mutually satisfying, rewarding relationship with your pooch and how he can adjust in the 9 to 5 groove. Right reason: Adopt for the right reasons. Do not adopt if you only find the Vodafone Pug cute because a pup becomes a family member and requires…

What do you look for when you decide to bring home a pet? Probably, unconditional love, affection, companionship and experiences you would cherish all your life….! Are all these qualities gender-specific? No, then why do people prefer male dogs as against females? This has been going on for ages…when it comes to breeding of dogs, then female pups are adopted, else males are the first choice. Why?…

Here’s a list of essentials you’ll need for your puppy’s first big day home. Dog food: Give him a great start on life! Choose Pedigree Puppy range food ready for him when he arrives. Specially formulated with concentrated nutrition. ID tags: A must-have item for your puppy, his identification tag should be firmly attached to his collar. Remember to include your current address and phone number,…

Dogs are not always in the mood for play or interaction. There is a time and a place for play, petting or just sitting quietly and at other times the dog just wants to be left alone. Dogs communicate with body language and kids and parents can learn to read these subtle signs so that they know when the dog is asking to be left alone. Most dogs are extremely tolerant, but if a dog is pushed too…

It is a matter of enchantment to own healthy pets. With every pet, comes a responsibility. Sometimes pets may not get the care they ought to have because their pet parents are too busy. Wellness issues involve good food and dietary supplements. Pets also need multi-vitamins and minerals supplements which help them in achieving a perfect balanced diet. These supplements correct deficiencies,…

 When it rains, exercise them indoors. Play Frisbee or with a soft ball to keep her active indoors. Feed her a fibre rich food. Consult your vet for a balanced diet. Make sure her food is not contaminated with rain water as it can result in food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Give her clean drinking water at all times, it should also not be contaminated with rain water. Do not let her sleep…

When it comes to breeding, a lot of myths surround it. Here are a few of them. Myth: Breeding a flighty female dog will steady her temperament. Fact: There is no evidence of this at all. A female-dog with unstable temperament may actually become more agitated when her protective instincts regarding her litter come into play. Moreover, the dam of a litter does imprint her character on her…