Castor Bean Poisonous part: The entire plant but the seeds, especially are very toxic. Clinical signs: The poisonous principle in ‘Ricinus communis’ is ‘ricin’, a highly toxic protein that can produce severe abdominal pain, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors, […]
Vacation time is over; will your dog miss you when you’re away at school? Another school year has started and as you pack your bags and prepare for tests, tuitions and homework give a thought to your doggy. After a summer of being spoiled with attention, he will miss you when you’re away at school. […]
Feed a healthy diet: A dog needs a healthy balanced diet to ensure long life and good health. As in humans, a poor quality diet can lead to many health problems such as bone disease, heart ailments and gastro intestinal problems. There are a variety of dog foods available in the market today. Choose one […]
The human-dog relationship is timeless! Even so, when it comes to understanding our canine’s crazy quirks, we are often left stumped. Let’s take a look at a few quirky dog-behaviours that people often find confounding about canines. Why do dogs eat faeces? This disgusting behaviour has a name – ‘Coprophagia’, and is perfectly normal canine […]
A wagging tail does not always signify a happy dog. Read on to find out what else your much-loved canine could be trying to communicate with you. Sheila was uneasy about the large dog that greeted her on the street. But his wagging tail laid all her apprehensions to rest. After all, if he was […]
Have you wondered what it is that separates the good trainers in the world from the rest of us? How come their dog is so obedient whereas yours won’t even sit unless you show a chunk of cheese? Well, the top trainers strictly follow certain tenets when training. Want to know what they do differently? […]
Over the last few years, our dogs have enjoyed a remarkable rise in status. From the dog that was tied in the garden and fed scraps, to the dog that sleeps on a designer bed and eats at the table! To many a dog owner, an aromatherapy massage or a fancy toy may seem an […]
Canine Behaviourist Shirin Merchant says, “Don’t let allergies come between you and your dog”. Here’s how… Porus loved dogs. Unfortunately, the boy was allergic to dogs and hence his parents could never get their ten-year-old son his own pet. Then one day, a friend showed them a newspaper cutting on ‘hypoallergenic dogs’. It suggested that […]
If you have ever owned a dog, it is likely that at some point you and your pet will be plagued by one of the most common vermin known to canines – the tick. These small, wingless, external parasites are blood-sucking pests that target not just dogs, but also other domestic pets, wild animals, birds, […]
Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer! As you and your dog enjoy another summer filled with outdoor fun, long walks and picnics, make sure the sweltering heat does not affect your pet. The high temperatures of summer can easily cause a variety of heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke is one of summer’s worst illnesses and is […]