Parenting

Your pooch loves to gorge on the delicacies you make. Pamper his taste buds with this healthy and delicious diet! Liver Lip Smackers! What do you need? 3 cups whole-wheat flour, ½ cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp wheat bran, 1 beaten egg, 3 tbsp chicken fat/vegetable oil, 1 cup cooked and coarsely pureed chicken/mutton liver and 1 cup (approx) chicken broth. What’s cooking? •    Preheat oven to 180ºC. •    …

For all those you are skeptical to keep your child and pet together, here comes the respite. You can nurture a beautiful bond between the two, which you all can cherish for life. A widespread concern amongst countless pet loving parents is the safety of their little children around the canine companions of the family. In fact, living with pets can account…

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…

Have you ever wondered even the smallest thing like choosing a water bowl for your dog can contribute to his well-being? Here’s more on choosing the right water bowl for your loving canine. Like humans, pets too need to drink plenty of water daily to keep them healthy and free from diseases. Water is essential for every surviving being on this planet. If your pooch does not drink the required…

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…

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…

Pooch babies are prone to diseases, infections or defects, which can prove fatal. Responsible pet parenting calls for regular care and observation, which can go a long way in preventing diseases in our puppies. Here are a few common puppy health diseases, which can be easily averted by expanding our awareness aura…to make our cute little angels healthy and happy. Neonatal anoxia and HypoxiaNewborn…

While the decision of adopting a dog and pledging responsibility of his wellbeing for the rest of his life is quite a testing matter; what can be equally challenging is the entire process of fi guring out just where to adopt one from. During the course of adopting a puppy from a breeder, one must not, in any way, encourage or give support to a cruel, illegal and inhuman breeding system which…

Bringing home a puppy is like bringing a baby home. This cuddly bundle of joy requires nurturing, love, attention and care. But do you have the time, passion, dedication and experience required to rear a dog? This social animal requires love and dedication. Just because you are under relentless pressure from your child who wants to own a pet does not mean it is the right time to bring this loyal…

The first few weeks in the life of a pup are very important as this is the time for his mental and physical development. First two weeks in a pup’s life - totally dependentDuring the neonatal period (first two weeks) of a pup’s life, the majority of his time is spent sleeping deeply and suckling his mother. The mother spends a lot of time licking her puppies to clean them, stimulate them to…

Pooches are curious and love to taste everything. Hence, it is very important to stash away some of the common household items, which may contain toxic substances and harm your dog. You are responsible for your dog’s safety and to do this, just crouch on the fl oor and see the potential threats for him. To make it easier for you, here’s a list of potential hazards:Heavy objects: Do not store heavy…

It is often our mistake and not the pet’s problem that results in a misbehaved pet. Watch out for your responsibilities before adopting a pet and behave like a responsible pet parent. The bond between you and your pet will blossom beyond imagination as your pet gives you back much more than what he receives from you. He sees you as your mentor and will follow the path laid by you. What does pet…

Summers can be testing time for your pooch. Here are few tips to keep your pooch cool this summer: Keep her indoors during the sunny hours. Take her for a walk early morning and late evenings when the weather is slightly cooler. Give her lots of water to drink throughout the day. Never leave her in the parked car as it becomes really hot and can be dangerous. Watch out symptoms of heat…

Fleas, neutering and spaying, worming, and grooming - all are important concerns for the puppy owner. Get helpful hints on these topics in this article. Having a new puppy in the home is rather like having a new baby around. It’s not always easy to distinguish serious problems from minor ailments. Choosing a vet All licensed vets are trained in professional animal care. You may be drawn to one…

Groom your pooch, make him shine with health and beauty. Here are a few tips to make grooming sessions enjoyable for you both: Establish and adhere to a regular schedule of grooming sessions. Schedule these at a convenient time for both; a good time to do this is after the dog has been walked, while he is relieved and calm. Select a time when you will not be interrupted and have ample time…

There has been an increasing trend of adopting imported pedigree pups but little do pet parents realise that it is causing a trail of suffering to these little pooches. The brown pup lay on the table in the dispensary, too weak to lift his head. A pure-bred…of only six weeks of age, his eyes were glazed and listless, as he lay helplessly. His distraught pet parents had paid Rs. 20,000 in advance…

Let’s satiate our pooches’ taste buds with delectable delicacies. The 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... our smart readers know it all. Yes! Let’s be a pooch-chef. Ingredients (Quantity 8-10 biscuits) 1-cup wheat flour 1-cup grated cheddar cheese 1-tablespoon garlic…

Chill out! in winters! Winters are the time to sip hot delicious liquids, enjoy sunny afternoons, warm cosy quilts and have a fun time with your pooch. Just like you, your pet also needs to be warm to beat the winter chill. Here are a few tips to make winters beautiful for your canine. Enjoy indoors : Never leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time as wind chill can give him…