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 […]
‘હલો શું છે શિરીન?’ ‘તમો…તમો આયા તેથી થેન્કસ, પણ તમારા મધરની તબિયત ઘણી બગડી આવવાથી તમને હમણાં જ બોલાવે છે. ‘શું થયું મંમાને?’ ‘છાતીમાં ઘણી પેન મારેછ તેથી પ્લીઝ… પ્લીઝ ફીલ, તમો જલ્દી આવો કારણ મને એકલી હોવાથી બીક લાગે છે. તે કકળતો આરજુ કરતો અવાજ બોલતો બંધ પડયો કે ફિરોઝ ફ્રેઝરે મકકમતાથી જણાવી દીધું. […]
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 […]
Felines are fascinating animals but little is known about them, so let’s take a look at some myths and facts about cats. Myth 1: Keeping my cat indoors means he will not get any diseases and so doesn’t need vaccination. Truth: Indoor cats are exposed to organisms carried in the air and brought in by […]
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 […]
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. […]
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? […]