EDITORIAL :

Doggy Day Care– A vision for tomorrow

Raise a voice against cruelty towards animals :

Tethering a dog is cruel and should be stopped.Camellia Satija, Founder Trustee, Kindness to Animals and Respect for Environment (KARE) answers some of the queries on chaining.

BREED PROFILE :

Beagle:eyes that mesmerize : If you are looking for a big dog in a small package,then Beagle is for you. He makes a wonderful companion dog, is easy to maintain and loves his family.

All set with New Year Resolutions!!!

New Year resolutions by tail wagers : A new year makes me feel a whole new beginning in my life.One year of our life is equivalent to seven years of human life.And so,a new year holds much more  importance for us than for the human counterparts.I am ucky to be in a world,which is reasonably full of people who absolutely love,adore and pamper us –so much so that in our very short life span,we manage to live our life to the fullest.

FEATURE :

Grooming techniques for a beautiful skin and coat : In the last two articles of this series,you read about how your dog ’s internal
health affects his skin and coat and the basics of bathing and grooming.If you have been following the pointers given in the last two articles,you will have definitely seen an improvement in your dog ’s skin and coat.Dr.Freya Javeri further guides you how to groom your furry angel.

FAQs on grooming :

Cleanliness is next to godliness and it applies to our canine friends as well.To keep your dog clean,healthy and looking his gleaming best, follow a grooming routine that suits his coat type.Most of the time, people do not know how to groom their pets.Gauri and Urmila of TailWaggers Pet Salon,Mumbai answers some of the frequently asked questions on grooming.

A healthy new year :

January is traditionally a time to make resolutions for the coming year. For many people, one of those resolutions is to exercise regularly. We all know how important exercise is to our health, physically and emotionally. This is true not only for us, but for our dogs as well. However, finding time to exercise may be a challenge – family, friends, work and spending time with your dog may already keep you so busy that fitting in time for anything else is difficult. One solution is to combine exercise with the time you already spend with your dog. By doing so, you can get a lot done at once: improving your overall health, strengthening your bond with your dog, and improving your dog’s health. Perfect.

Learning more about neutering and spaying in dogs :

Neutering and spaying of dogs is a very specialised and sensitive operation,as it sterilises the pet so that he/she cannot reproduce.There are many aspects involved in the process,and Dr.Vasanth M.Shetty,PhD,FISVS,elucidates the various queries and fine points that most owners would like to know .

TRAINING :

Begging best : Begging for food is one of the common problems among pet dogs.Dogs of all breeds and age can develop a begging habit.Most of the times this habit can be very annoying to owner but for dogs …well it ’s just another way of getting food …

PAWS AND THEIR STARS :

Captaining India to win the Prudential World Cup in 1983, Kapil Dev is one of those renowned cricketers whose name in written in golden words in the history of Indian cricket.He is still actively involved with the game.He and his wife Romi handle the family-owned business and together with their daughter Amieya love the company of their pet dogs. Even though Romi remembers having dogs far back as her memory goes,Kapil only discovered his love for canines when Romi brought home two lovely Dobermans.Since then,there has been no looking back and Kapil has become a genuine dog lover.Today,his family consists of his wife Romi,his daughter Amieya and six cute-looking four-legged spoilt kids.D&P recently visited their home and Romi settled down with us to share their life with these furry angels.Excerpts .

PAWSPECTIVE : what we think of our canines:

D&P recently met a cross-section of people and asked their views on dogs.Some of these people are pet parents while some have never ever kept a dog.The response we got was warm,positive and very dog-friendly.Here are the excerpts of the same.

HEALTH : Blood transfusion :

As a result of the growth in veterinary speciality services, the demand for blood transfusion has risen dramatically.However,blood and blood products are not readily available in most of the places in our country.Even in places where it is practical,there is a considerable delay in getting the donor,collecting and then transfusing.Non-availability of canine blood group antigens makes it difficult to type the blood groups of donor and recipient and give appropriate blood transfusion.Further,there are no referral blood banks.

Maintaining the lustre :

Last issue, we discussed the importance of a balanced diet and proper deworming to prevent skin problems, plus how internal factors affect the skin condition of your dog. In this issue, we will discuss the next most important aspect bathing and grooming correctly.

PICTURE PERFECT

PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT :

• Pawfect Toys
• Pawfect Supplement
• Pawfect Shoes
• Pawfect Food
• Pawfect Chews
• Pawfect Diet Supplement
• Pawfect Insecticidal Spray

Where animal welfare is prime :

Established more than a century ago,Karuna Animal Welfare Association of Karnataka is actively working towards prevention of cruelty to animals and to secure their welfare.

CANINE COUTURE

EVENTS REPORT :

• Pedigree seminar for vets
• Calcutta Kennel Club celebrates 100 years
• Get 24-hour care by The Ark
• Awareness programme by PAWS
• New hang out for pets
• Nursing with care
• Animal Kingdom in Chandigarh
• Pet Plaza in Chennai
• Added facilities

A trip to remember …woof!

A vacation with your pet?Seems a brilliant and bindaas idea!But,the
problem lies in identifying dog-friendly places.Sparkle with his family went to Naukuchiatal and had a wonderful time.Here ’s an account of their trip …

PRO-PAWTAILS :

• Rhoney ’s journey :lost & found
• Rufus ’s ball game
• Buzo at his best
• My little babies

CANINE ART :

Doggies in masterpieces : The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci is undoubtedly the most famous work of art. Her face now graces museums and barns, wine bottles and billboards around the world. She has inspired more interpretations than any other work of art. But have you checked the latest beautiful Mona Lisa with our equally-charming pooch in her embrace? Don’t they look awesome? This beautiful piece is created by Jean Fitzgerald. A look at her work is like a whole new fantasy world in itself. Born in Schenectady, NY, Jean parents were trained fine artists, graduates of Syracuse University. She also graduated from Syracuse University. Her exceptional work talks for all her portraits which have lots to tell. Backgrounds range from Biblical to historic themes. She creates dog lover designs, which are dogs put in to famous art on T-shirts, mugs, tiles, post cards, etc. She is also an active member of SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Her designs can be found at www.dogloverdesigns.com