[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Asia’s leading Canine Behaviourist and PT Columnist, Shirin Merchant, shares extremely relevant and crucial ‘Do and Don’t’ guidelines for pet-owners during the ongoing Lockdown and Quarantine cycles.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] It’s been nearly two weeks that we are all Lockdown, and some in Quarantine, isolating ourselves, in an effort to flatten the curve. Sit! Stay! The…
Every year thousands of animals needlessly suffer and many die due to accidental ingestion of household poisons. To many pet owners, the innocuous looking plant, or the cigarette butt left in the ash tray or the loose wires may not ring warning bells, but to an inquisitive dog that toys with these items, it could…
Every year thousands of animals needlessly suffer and many die due to accidental ingestion of household poisons. To many pet owners, the innocuous looking plant, or the cigarette butt left in the ash tray or the loose wires may not ring warning bells, but to an inquisitive dog that toys with these items, it could…
Being Prepared Could Save Your Pet’s Life In An Emergency! [otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]As Parsis, it is only common to dearly love and treat our pooches as the most integral members of our family. We leave no stone unturned to ensure that our little angels are well protected and provided for, nay spoilt most times, and…
The Boxer is a handsome, loyal, family companion and one of the most exuberant breeds around. Highly valued as an affectionate pet and guardian of home and family, the breed was developed in Germany by crossing the mastiff-type Bullenbeisser with the English bulldog. Beisser dogs were used by the Germans to hunt down wild boar…
“Simba was one of the most well-behaved pups you could meet,” says his owner, Mrs. Kanga. “He was eager to please, gentle and very loving.” Then one fine day, Simba refused to come when called and trotted off in the opposite direction with a gleam in his eye. He became exuberant, jumped on people, chewed…
Julie loved food. So much that she would resort to stealing it. Her owners, the Shroffs, had to lock their kitchen door every night to keep her out of the garbage can, and took care not to leave any food lying around, because they knew she would steal it. And it wasn’t that she was…
Is Your Pet Pooch Happy? We are all only too well aware of the happiness and unconditional love we receive from our pet pooches. But are we doing our bit to keep them happy? One of the biggest worries a pet parent has is whether their dog is happy. We often find ourselves asking what…
Keeping a dog in a crowded city is not an easy task. Today there is an increasing anti-dog sentiment across our country – caused mostly by callous owners who allow their dogs to jump on strangers, dirty public places and or chase children. When a dog causes inconveniences to others, it becomes a nuisance, and…
Bringing home a new puppy can be one of the most exciting things in life. Puppies bring cheer, love and warmth into a home. But pups can also be a handful, especially in the first few days when the pup is settling in. You’ll be feeding the pup, cleaning up after her, introducing her to…
Your phone pings and you have a message. You open it to see the cutest puppy looking out at you with doleful eyes and an accompanying message that states the dog needs a home. And just like that, your heart melts and you decide to bring home a dog. But wait! Bringing home a dog…