Dr. Brijesh Raj is a Mumbai-based practicing Companion Animal Veterinarian, an Integrated Medicine Expert, being a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine, Florida) and a Tai Chi teacher. He is known for his pioneering work in animal acupuncture and Integrated Medicine Therapy for animals. He commands over two decades of expertise with healing […]
Being Prepared Could Save Your Pet’s Life In An Emergency! July 26, 2005 is a day Mehernaz will never forget. Stuck at office whilst Mumbai was submerged, Mehernaz could not get home for the next two days. Sitting at her desk, miles away from home, she worried about her two dogs alone at home […]
On 3rd September, 2017, ‘Pawportunity’- an initiative by Zeenia Master, organised a ‘Pet Adoption Drive’, with the aim to pair willing parents with their ideal fur-child(ren). Held at Yiamas, the drive witnessed fifty-two registrations for adoption, six registrations for foster families, a total donation sum of Rs. 6,070/-, with three puppies finding their forever homes! […]
Most dogs jump up on people because they are happy to see them – it’s their way of showing affection and receiving attention. “No! Get down! Stop jumping… I’m so sorry – he doesn’t mean any harm… I said stop it! ROVER!!” Sounds familiar? Is your dog one of the many that loves to greet […]
“My little Winston has stopped eating!” Mrs. Soonawalla wailed at me over the phone. “I’ve tried to feed him everything and even by hand, but he just doesn’t eat his food! He will die of starvation!” Fussy eating in dogs is a common problem and one that can be easily sorted out, I told her, as […]
A good/successful trainer has oodles of patience. Rewarding good behaviour is crucial for successful dog training. Focus on initiating and rewarding good behaviour rather than waiting for the dog to misbehave and then punishing it. Always praise your dog for behaving well at least twice as much as you correct the dog for misbehaving. It’s […]
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 […]
. 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 […]
Can Pets Actually Help Us Have Happier Marriages? Here are a few benefits a pet can bring to your marriage… A More Satisfying Relationship: A study carried out at the University of Buffalo revealed that couples who own cats or dogs have stronger, healthier, closer and more satisfying relationships than those without pets. There seems […]
The portly couple along with their Daschund walked in right on time for the consult. After the initial pleasantries, I started off by asking what the problem was. “Duchess needs a husband,” the woman stated matter-of-factly, looking down at me over her gold-rimmed spectacles. Seeing my astonished expression, the man explained, “Freny thinks our dainty […]
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 […]