Help your dog adjust to life in the city. Arena, a beautiful German Shepherd, was put up for adoption when she was just ten months old. Her vice? Barking too much when left alone at home. The pup was bought to complete the family, but with both owners out all day, the energetic, young dog […]
“Mom, Dad! Let’s get a dog?” “No!” 25 years down the line… “Let’s get a dog, dear hubby?” “No!” Twelve more years have passed and I’ve heard one too many “No’s” in my life. So after thinking about it for many nights I decided this time I would take matters in my own hands. I […]
You’re testing your vocal chords in the bathroom one morning and as you hit the high note in the second verse of ‘It’s now or never’, a second voice joins in – just as tuneless as you. ‘Who could it be? You think indignantly, as you pop your head around the shower curtain, only to […]
Ingredients: ½ kg Minced Beef, Chicken or Pork; 2 medium peeled and diced Potatoes; reserve 2 tbsp. of Potato water; ½ cup mixture of diced Baby Corn, Peas, and Carrots (You can also add any other vegetables your dog enjoys eating, excluding Onions, which can be toxic to dogs); 1 cup Meat Broth; 2 pats […]
• 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]