Chomp With Rajastani Mutton Laal Maas Ingredients: 750 grams Mutton (cut into 1 inch pieces); 6-8 Kashmiri red chilies (soaked); ½ cup Yogurt; 2 tsp Cumin powder; 2 tsp Coriander powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 4 tbsp Ghee; 2 Black cardamoms ; 3-4Green cardamoms; 1 inch stick Cinnamon; 3-4 Cloves; 1Bay […]
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 […]
Yoghurt: An excellent source of calcium, phosphorous, Vitamin B12, zinc, potassium and gut-improving bacteria which fortify the immune system and help your pet live longer. Bananas: An energising snack, bananas are a great source of potassium essential for maintaining blood pressure and heart function and protecting against atherosclerosis. The banana’s antacid effects protect against stomach […]
• Rich Diwali foods- mithais, gravies, dry fruits and chocolates may seem harmless, but if eaten in excess by a pet, can cause severe gastric distress. Avoid feeding your dog these foods. Instead, choose treats made especially for canines. Chocolates are poisonous to dogs and should not be fed at all. Ensure your garbage can […]
Helping Your Frightened Pooch Cope With Diwali Don’t Jump When The Crackers Go Off: If you are scared, uneasy or nervous with the sound of firecrackers, your dog could pick up on your subtle signals. Since all dogs look to their owners for a reaction when they are apprehensive, it is important for the owner […]
There was fun, music, decorations, dogs and over 400 people attending this fabulous event in Colombo! Dogs played with other dogs, pet-parents socialised, and onlookers watched amazed as children ran around in glee! At the carnival – Unleash – the dogs got to try their skills on the fun agility equipment- jumping over hurdles, crawling […]
Animals are driven by instinct and all their actions/reactions have reasons. Yet, some consider animals a nuisance for soiling the building premises or being dangerous as they bite or simply because they are noisy! Compassion towards other beings is the key to harmony amongst all, and stray animals need it the most. The Following Laws […]
Buddy was a happy dog with a zest for life. A quick learner, the Boxer had toilet trained himself within a fortnight. So it came as a surprise to his owners when Buddy one day nonchalantly lifted a leg and anointed the dining room table. Puzzled with the change in behaviour, his owners consulted a […]
Laika, a happy Labrador, loves everyone – except the vet. The family dreads the day she has to be taken to the clinic for a routine check-up. Laika dog recognises the clinic from the end of the street and starts panicking. Her case is not uncommon. For most pets, visiting the vet is fraught with […]
When it comes to dogs, myths abound with gay abandon – from misinformation about health care and disposition to demeanour and intelligence. In this feature, we bust some common myths about dogs. Myth 1: My dog knows when he’s done wrong. He looks guilty when I scold him. Truth: Submissive displays like cowering or “looking […]
As a city, Mumbai has always had a dearth of good veterinary facilities. Getting an x-ray would mean sneaking your dog into a human clinic and rushing through the process with technicians who would be huddled in a corner away from the dog; blood tests had to be done at a human laboratory and medicines […]