Any pet lover will vouch for the joy and love a pet can bring to one’s life. But a dog is not the ideal pet for any home. And many a gifted dog has ended up at the local shelter or has been abandoned when it outlived its novelty or became a burden. Before you […]
Author: Shirin Dhabhar
Learning From Our Pooches
. Love Unconditionally And Without Judgement John Grogan in his book- Marley and Me, said, “A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.” And that is so true. Have you noticed how most dogs reach out to make […]
Sunburn In Dogs
With the onset of the summers, it is important for pet-parents to note that dogs too can get sunburnt. Long-term exposure to the sun causes skin damage to pets. A sunburnt dog can peel painfully, scab over and in extreme cases, even suffer from skin cancer. To ensure your dog has safe fun in the […]
The Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs are a fairly recent breed, with their ancestry being traced back to 1860. At that time in England, the gamekeepers were having difficulty keeping the estate and game preserves free from poachers. The gamekeepers experimented with different breeds looking to the Old English Mastiff, but he wasn’t aggressive or fast enough; and the Bulldog […]
The Bored Dog
Most of us lead busy lives and have hectic working schedules. Children are busy with computers and television and our pet pooches are left alone at home for extended periods. When the family returns home after a hard day they are so tired that they just do not have time for their pet. After greeting […]
The ‘Paw’er Of Love!
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers, it’s for expressing to all your nearest and dearest how much you care – and that includes our four-footed best friends. While there are many ways of showing your dog how much you love him, many pet owners don’t realize the perils of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts. So here […]
Cruising In Comfort
Dogs can make great travelling companions, but for a lot of dogs and owners long car journeys can be a stressful experience. Planning in advance helps make the journey easier for the dog and owner. Use our tips below to ensure both you and your pet have a safe and comfortable journey: Prepare in advance […]
10 New Year Resolutions For Dog Owners
. Spice up your dog’s old routine with a new sport. If all the exercise your dog gets is two boring walks a day or a run in the park, it is time to add new flavour. How about enrolling for the fun sport of dog agility, or go swimming every weekend with your dog […]
Happy Holidays!
I Stole The Christmas Pie… Christmas is a time of feasting and merriment. While you are stuffing the turkey or baking cookies, keep an eye on Fido – most Christmas treats can be harmful to dogs. It’s a rare dog that doesn’t enjoy sharing your Christmas meal with you. Experts suggest that while it may […]
Brands That Bark!
We’ve all seen the Pug in the Vodafone advertisement create a bark for the brand. But well before the Vodafone advertisement, dogs have been instrumental in influencing consumers to buy stuff from cars to colas, barbecues to banking, dog food to dog training and painkillers to pedigree. Many of them have made it to the […]
Pooch FAQs With Shirin
Q) I will be shifting to Mumbai from Pune in another couple of months. I am worried how my six year old Beagle will take to the new place. She has lived in a large house with a compound all her life. In Mumbai I will be staying in an apartment. What can I do […]