Issue July - August 2005

EDITORIAL
(celebrations)

 

 

"Dreams often come true, simply go ahead and chase them - You might just catch one some day".

Getting ready for the new family member

-by Amrita Sharma

Keeping a pup is a responsible job, almost as responsible as having one’s own baby, if not more. That’s why it’s imperative to make sure you are getting the four-legged creatures home for all the right reasons, with all the commitment that they deserve — and more!!!

 

   

Guide to selecting your puppy

–by Yashodhara Hemchandra

 

Whether you have decided to bring home a mongrel or a pedigree dog, few things should be kept in mind. Yashodhara Hemchandra of Yashbans Kennels gives tips on getting your best friend.

 

HEALTH...

– by Dr. Deepa Katyal

 

Protecting your pooch from diseases

Puppies are hard to resist. Once you have got your new pooch home, it is vital to take care of his health-related issues.
Dr. Deepa Katyal gives an overview of these important issues.

   

Training...

-by Pooja Sathe

 

Puppy training made fun !

A well behaved dog and a happy owner make a perfect combination. Behaviour and training always go together. Training always leads you to understand your dog and also helps you communicate better with him.

 

Training...

–by Nicole Mackie

Toilet training for your dog

Nicole Mackie brings an easy method of toilet training, which is sometimes called house, or potty training your dog and can be taught to puppies or dogs of any age. Of course, the sooner the toilet training process is taught, the better for everyone.

 

Guidelines for introducing Dogs & Children

There are a few things parents need to know and do before they bring a new child into a household where a dog lives.Similarly it is equally important to follow certain guidelines to bring a new dog into a home with children.Here are few of those thngs...

 

Grooming your lil' tail wagger

-by Gauri and Urmila

 

Your pup looks cute and adorable and you will go to any extent to keep him that way. Regular grooming will not only keep them neat and tidy but will also keep them healthy.

Training & behaviour FAQs

When Training can be fun!

1. How can I train my dog to answer to his name?

2. Whenever I return back home after an outing, my pup gets excited and wets the floor. What should I do?

3. My pup cries every night. What can I do to help him?

4. My pup has formed a habit of chewing my slippers.

What can I do to avoid it?

 

Infant puppy care

–by Dr. R. Jayaprakash

It is a pathetic situation to see puppies dying without reason after prolonged stressful management of breeding and whelping. To avoid such a mishap, here are tips to ensure that your puppy leads a long and healthy life.

 

PICTURE PERFECT

 

Dogs & pups pics in different moods....


PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT

 

Pawfect Food

Pawfect Supplement

One Earth & Yogies Dog Treats!

Pawfect Leashes

Doggie Dental Solutions!

New Perfect Coat Shampoos!

Pawfect Chews

Pawfect Dewormimg

Remedies for Dogs!

Naughty Pet

 

Early socialisation of puppies :
a potential lifesaver

-by Linda J .I. Horspool

Intervet UK has developed a practical vaccination regime to help encourage early socialisation in puppies to avoid behavioural problems in later stage.

 

TIPS for pet keeping

Dr. Aradhana Pandey gives tips for the well-being of your four-legged new member of the family.

 

ASK THE EXPERTS

Ask the experts ...

Dr. Pradeep Rana is a well-renowned vet in Delhi . He has his veterinary degree from College of Vet Sciences , Hebbal, University of Agricultural Sciences , Bangalore . He is an expert in solving queries and curing pets.

 

Dr. Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He has been a lecturer in clinical medicine at Vet College in Bangalore for 15 years and won the Best teacher award in the year 2000. He is a member of European Society for Vet Dermatology and is presently working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia .


ORGANISATION

 

 

 

Pause for Paws

Taking care of the abandoned dogs is a noble deed and various animal welfare organisations have taken up this responsibility. PAWS is one such NGO working diligently for this social cause.

EVENTS REPORT

PACE awards by Petcare

Pedigree launches meat and rice pet food

100% natural dog treats by Agro Food

Its party time for dogs as well!

Free health check up camps for dogs

Purina's new range of products

Intas animal product range


FOR A CAUSE

A dog's life' is narrated by Moti from his home in heaven.

–By Lynn de Souza

Till now… Moti was picked up by Golu from his littermates and bought to Brindavan building, where he meets Tiger (another dog), Harichander (the watchman) and Pinto girl. He gets hurt and is driven away. He seeks refuge in the drain but with the
onset of monsoon, the drain gets clogged. With the help of Pinto mother, he gets acceptance in Brindavan, which becomes his home now. All through this,
Pinto girl remains by his side. He befriends Rani and even becomes a dad…

Pro-Paw Tails

Yeh dosti!

My dog Spikey

Sharing my life with two lil’ darlings

Beating the heat!!

 

Kaiser Jahan: a woman of substance


Meet Kaiser Jahan – the lady with a vast family of 40 dogs and 60 cats. She is a lady with a passion and love for animals.

 

Each One Leash One (E1L1)

Adopt a dog

Paw mates