Travelling with dogs is so much fun! Here’s a list of things we wouldn’t leave home without when we travel with dogs   Spare collar and leash Long leash: We LOVE the 20/30 feet ones from For The Love of Dog Water bowl: Pet water bottles are good too but we love the collapsible bowls […]

There are two kinds of trips — one where your destination is already decided upon by the humans and you don’t want to leave your dog behind. The second is where you want to take your dog on a vacation and plan the destination around it. I see a LOT of pet parents are slowly […]

Lucy, my 12-year-old puppy The biggest misconception people have about adopting senior dogs is that they will not bond with them as strongly as they would with puppies. This could not be more false. Many senior dogs who come up for adoption have lived in homes, hopefully with loving families and they miss that. Especially […]

Trekking or hiking is one of the best ways to give your dog access to its natural pastimes of digging, shredding, and sniffing. Not to mention, a great way to decompress from urban stressors and the pressure of being a gentleman/lady dog all the time. Here are a few things to keep in mind before […]

Contrary to widespread belief, hypoallergenic (not likely to cause an allergic reaction) or non-allergenic dogs do not exist. Since all dogs produce dander and saliva — the offending allergens, no dog is considered truly non- allergenic. Certain breeds such as the Maltese and Schnauzer because of their coat type, tend to produce fewer allergens than […]

Most dogs given half a chance would grab a mouthful of animal manure when out for a walk. Repulsive to us, coprophagia, as the condition is known, is perfectly normal behaviour among dogs. There are many theories as to why a dog can become coprophagic: It can be a symptom of medical conditions such as […]

Plants that are poisonous for dogs 1. 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 […]

Slim down your stout pet. – by Shirin Merchant Sliver’s* (names have been changed to protect owner and dog privacy) day starts at six in the morning with three slices of buttered bread. Through the day the dog happily consumes a breakfast of porridge with full fat milk, lunch consisting of five chapattis, three cupfuls […]

– By Dr. Sangita Vengsarker-Shah There are two great tragedies in a vet’s life. One is, knowing that even if you really love animals, that feeling is very often not going to be reciprocated (after all, if you were an animal, would you like somebody who prodded and poked you whenever you met him?). The […]

Minor symptoms like bad breath or smelly discharge may not be so minor after all. They could indicate the onset of a serious ailment. To keep your pet healthy, learn how to detect these tiny warnings. By Dr. Sangita Vengsarker Shah Just as diagnosing an illness is the vet’s job, detecting signs of any ailment […]