Dogs & Pups | Bi-Monthly Magazine for People who love Dogs

EDITORIAL *Commitment for life !!*
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. *Q : If dogs are to be confined - what conditions should be provided ?* CS : Dogs should be confined only if necessary, and for very short times. The area should be sheltered from the weather, be safe and have a comfortable bedding, water and supervision. Chained dogs should not be left alone. *Q : Should chaining or tethering ever be allowed ?* CS : Chaining of dogs should be done only for the purpose of traing him, or taking him to the vet.You could tether ypur dog if you are doing anerrand outside your house and you are close to him.Of course you must 'chain' your dog iwhen you are taking him for a walk.Other than that, chaining is a big no. IUnstead you can allocate an open area in your house/garden (supervising him at regular intervals), where he would be free to roam around. *Q : What can be done to correct the problem of tethering dogs?* CS : Create awareness! Educate dog owners about the cruelty involved in tethering dogs.Tell them about the PCAACT 1960 and have the law implemented. *Q : Why should a community outlaw the continuous chaining or tethering of dogs?* CS : Because it is cruel reasons, and because the law says so ! Any community can be judged for its level of civilization depending on the manner in which it treats its animals.Moreover we should be morally obliged to do so.
BREED PROFILE Chihuahua	*Small is beautiful!* Courageous, extremely lively, proud and enterprising, alert and swift-moving, graceful, strong-willed, intensely loyal… meet the Chihuahua – the world's smallest dog, who is intelligent, bright-eyed, dainty, small and most of all loves and want to be loved.

HEALTH Nutrition works wonders	Nutrition works wonders The quality of food makes a lot of difference to your pet’s health. The strength of your pet’s immune system, his resistance to disease and his quality of life all depend on the food that he eats. *– by Dr. Nagesh Reddy B*

HEALTH... Preventing your canine from heat stroke	Preventing your canine from heat stroke Now that the summers are in, it has become crucial to take extra care of our pets. Like humans, dogs can also suffer from heat stroke. Dr. Gautam Unny gives tips to prevent heat stoke in our canines. - by Dr. Gautam Unny


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. We all love to add on to the grace and good looks of our pets but are not well aware about nitty-gritty of dogs’ grooming. Gauri and Urmila of TailWaggers Pet Salon, Mumbai answer some of the frequently asked questions on grooming. Q : Do I need to wash my dogs face everyday? My dogs’ eyes run a lot, what should I do? *Gauri and Urmila :* Unlike humans, dogs’ do not need their faces to be washed everyday. But what you can do on a daily basis is to wipe your dogs’ eyes with cotton wool dipped in lukewarm water. This will get rid of the discharge that might have built up around the corners. In case of long-haired breeds, make sure no hair falls into the eyes since that can cause irritation and can lead to a severe infection. If your dogs eyes run more than normal, you need to get him checked by your veterinarian for an eye infection or if there is any problem with the tear glands. Q : What are the important grooming equipment I should have? Gauri and Urmila : The kind of grooming equipment you will need depend on your dog’s coat type. There are lots of brushes and combs available in pet shops. There are bristle brushes, pin brushes, slickers, combs and gloves. Bristle brushes are good for short-haired breeds as they stimulate your dog's skin, spreading the natural oils present that keep his coat shiny and skin healthy. Some people prefer using hound gloves to bristle brushes for short-coated breeds. These brushes fit over the hand like a glove and have a cloth base with rubber nubs that capture loose hair. Dogs enjoy being groomed by them because they like the feeling that they are being petted. The pin brushes have long straight metal pins attached to a rubber backing and are mostly oval-shaped. They are excellent for fluff-drying dogs with long hair. Slicker brushes are most useful but they need to be used carefully since they can hurt the dog if wrongly used. The bent wire bristles of the slicker grasp and remove your dog’s loose undercoat. Dogs who are combed regularly with a slicker seldom get matted. The other piece of equipment you could get is a hair-dryer. This comes in very handy especially if you have a long-coated breed. (Gauri and Urmila, at TailWaggers Pet Salon have been providing the latest and best grooming facilities for the past 5 years. The services provided at The TailWaggers Pet Salon include haircutting, show grooming, oil massage, shampoo and conditioning, tick and flea control treatments, ear cleaning, teeth brushing and nail-clipping, aromatherapy rinses, detangling treatment, etc. They can be contacted on 9820127572.)
PAWS AND THEIR STARS	*Paws and their stars* Arjun Rampal One of the nicest things in the world is to see a couple in love. It shows, if you agree in their eyes, in their shine and most of all in their home. Arjun Rampal & Mehr Jessia is one such couple who not only share a beautiful relationship, but also love their pets Tyson and Demi to the core of their hearts, which Dogs & Pups found out during an exclusive tête-à-tête with them.
Caring for dog with food sensitivities	Caring for overweight dogs If your dog has an intolerance or reaction to certain food ingredients, you can work with your vet to discover what that ingredient is and then change your dog’s diet. Here’s what to know about food sensitivity.
Pawkids Corner	In our quirky new section , witty kids and their equally smart dogs share their eccentricities.


NEVER ABANDON *– by Anuradha Sawhney*	Across time and space, dogs have withstood tests of loyalty, giving unconditional love and companionship to people. Home, to the dogs, is their parents. Still, many dogs are abandoned by their guardians, why? When we lose our way sometimes and land up in some strange area, we feel threatened; we feel something hideous might happen to us. What about the poor creatures when we abandon them heartlessly? Anuradha Sawhney answers some of the FAQs on abandonment.
PICTURE PERFECT	*Pet's adorable pictures.*
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Training Emotional needs of your dog	Emotional needs of your dog Dogs are emotional beings and need time and love. As their guardians, it becomes vital for us to understand their body language to know what they want to convey. - by Nicole Mackie

Ask the expert ……	Dr. K. G. 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 has 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 . Q : My Dog MnM was given Coronavirus booster, within half an hour, he was vomiting and became extremely lethargic. After 2 hours, he suddenly began to suffer from itching and a violent allergic reaction set in all over his body. His vet advised me to bring him in immediately for another injection. The reaction subsided in a couple of hours but the facial oedema left him only after 24 hours. Please guide what to do when the next Coronavirus booster is due. – Nanda Anil Q : My dog Ruby has been diagnosed to have symptoms of false pregnancy. Please tell me about this condition, and what should I do? – Antara, Mumbai Q : I have noticed my dog coughing and sneezing occasionally, and having a running nose. What could be the reasons? – Suparna Saha, Kolkata Q : We have 3 stray dogs who hang around our house and each time I step out with Misty and Bruno - my two Labs, they try to play with them. Can my dogs catch any diseases from them. Should I get the strays vaccinated? Please advise. – Nawal Verma, Ajmer
PRO-PAW-TAILS	Love needs no words Sun, Sand, Sea… and Sundari!! Magical madness A golden (ie) transformation…Indeed

EVENTS REPORT	Intas celebrated WVD with a bang World’s Veterinary Day celebrated Beat the heat at “Crazy K9 Campers” Round the clock health facility in Pink City World Veterinary Day: celebrated with a cause Making canine world healthier A new pooch shop for Mumbaikars A new beginning
FOR A CAUSE Each One Leash One (E1L1)	To adopt these cute, loving and adorable pups.
Chinese year of the dog	All dog lovers who are born in 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 or 2006 will be pleased to know that they are born in the Year of the Dog, as per the Chinese folklore.

TREATS :I'm loving it! -by Varsa Verma TREATS: a way to good health *- by Dr. Pradeep Rana* Treating my buddy *– by Pooja Sathe*	Love can be expressed in thousand ways and feeding yummy treats to our beloved pets is also a form of expressing how special they are. There is a plethora of treats to choose from, depending upon the like and dislikes of your sweetheart. Let us take a closer look. Treats become a way for owners to interact with their pets beyond their main meal. Dr. Pradeep Rana answers FAQs on treats from a vet’s perspective. Just utter the words “treats” and you will see your dog’s eyes brighten up!! Isn’t it? We all will agree that our dogs love treats and we, the guardians, enjoy feeding them to our little sweethearts. You can use treats as perfect training tools. Let’s see how.
WELFARE...	As long as we are there, no animal is an orphan This is the motto of Blue Cross, an animal welfare organisation which has carried on the legacy of helping animals in distress since 1964. Today, the organisation has grown to be one of India ’s largest animal welfare organisation in Chennai. For last 42 years, it has actively ensured animal welfare, animal rights and humane education programmes. Agendas of Blue Cross Rescue and rehabilitation Animal shelters for abandoned animals Rehoming animals Animal Birth Control Out-patient clinic Mobile Dispensary Active adoption programmes Mongrel dog shows Ambulance Services Dr. Dog animal therapy programme Rehabilitation centre for post research primates Humane education programmes in school and colleges

Caring for dog with food sensitivities