EDITORIAL
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BREED PROFILE
Cocker Spaniel

A joyful breed !

Do you remember the popular mismatch couple in Walt Disney’s ‘Lady & the Tramp?’ The Tramp was a stray and the Lady was a sheltered pure-bred Cocker Spaniel. The most famous scene was when these larger-than-life canines slurped pasta and fell in love. The sensitive and demure Lady projects the true Cocker Spaniel.

What entertainment does my dog like?

–by Nicole Mackie

Entertainment adds zing to our lives. And while it seems hard to believe, it’s true that the same holds for our dogs. They need to be kept well entertained too! However, their preferences of course are far different from ours. Find out what interest them!!!

DOGGY NEWS

• SupportSoft: softly supporting the love for dogs
• Dr Dog continues to enrich human lives
• Who gets the dog?
• Every dog has its day
• Adoption mela for strays
• Dog owners to be fined
• Doggie as a bridesmaid

– by Stewart Smith

Pet detectives : the nose that knows

For millions of people, pets are more than just animals who share a living space – they are valued family members. And when beloved pets go missing, it is a nightmarish experience. Owners are often confused and do not know where and how to look for their pets. In US, Kat Albrecht runs PHI, which is the only pet detective agency. And guess who helps her find those four-legged friends? Her search dogs, of course! Read on to find more about them.

SPECIAL FEATURE...

HOLI HAZARD

Too wet for Mr. wet nose!!!

This Holi, let’s colour the lives of our canine friends with love, instead of colouring their coats, which is very harmful to them.

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 ... ...

Akvet going places

Akbarallys is one of the oldest players in the retail industry, which started a pet division some 32 years back. Today, Akvet is a well-known brand in doggy care items. Sherebanu S. Khorakiwala, director, Akbarallys Departmental Store Pvt Ltd (ADSPL) in conversation with Dogs & Pups, outlines the journey of Akvet.

PICTURE PERFECT

Dogs & pups pics in different moods....

PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT

• Pawfect Caldipet ®
• Pawfect Accessories
• Pawfect Soap
• Pawfect Kennel
• Pawfect food
• Pawfect Shampoo
• Pawfect Flea control
• Pawfect Feed Supplement

Anna Singh is one of the most wanted designers in the film industry.She is a costume designer, stylist, fashion designer, columnist for a website, and image consultant, who began her long trek to fame and fortune at a young age of 19. Her sweethearts Einstein and Boy keep her company all the while. Dogs & Pups met Anna Singh to know more about her love for her furry darlings.

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 brought to Brindavan building, where he meets Tiger (another dog), Harichander (the watchman) and Pinto girl. He gets hurt and is disowned. He becomes a stray dog. He is driven away from Brindavan and he makes the drain, his home. The Pinto girl is concerned about him and brings him food everyday….

LETTERS

Healing Herbalism

-by Dr. S. K. Pandey

More and more pet owners are now resorting to herbal treatment for some common ailments. Dr. Pandey informs how herbalism works and its benefits.

Postal pooches

Good news for all the canine-crazy people. You can now write letters on the first day covers featuring Indian breed four-legged friends. You can even frame the doggies on the envelopes in the form of stamps.

–by Parul

Zephyr has been enjoying these recipes for over a year, her coat is lovely, her weight ideal and her energy levels are perpetually high. Hope you can delight your doggy too with these recipes.

Training & behaviour FAQs

• Should I scratch my dog to make him happy? Where should I do it?
• While training, what should be the tone of our voice?
• Whenever I remove my dog’s leash, he runs away. What should I do?
• Isn’t it harsh to use a choke collar to train our dogs?

• A fashion show for our lovely canines
• Indian Federation of Petshops
• Eukanuba actively helps Tsunami victims
• New pet clinic in Mumbai
• All breed championship dog show
• A handbook on dog care launched
• Pedigree educational workshop
• National congress veterinary meet
• A complete care centre for your beloved
• A new destination for pet lovers in Vadodra

Once your puppy is weaned from his mother, he’ll need to eat a special diet formulated just for his needs. This article gives some facts on the advantages of prepared foods, and on moist vs. dry dog foods.

From the World of DOGs :

• Are puppies always a pleasure?
• Flashing smiles all around!
• A true love story...

Dog Care Made Easy

The lost pet chronicles: Adventures of a K-9 cop turned pet detective

HEALTH...

VACCINATION WONDERS

–by Dr. R.T. Sharma

As you all know, prevention is always better than cure. To ensure that your pet is healthy and is geared up to fight against infections, ensure that your loving canine is duly vaccinated.