[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The internet is replete with articles on the myriad human foods harmful to pets. But there are some human foods that are healthy and beneficial to dogs, when fed in moderation. Here we take a list at some foods that can add nutritional value and flavour to your dog’s daily diet.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Yoghurt: An…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]When celebrating Diwali this year, keep these tips in mind to ensure a safe and happy Diwali for your pet.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] • Rich Diwali foods- mithais, gravies, dry fruits and chocolates may seem harmless, but if eaten in excess by a pet, can cause severe gastric distress. Avoid feeding your dog these foods. Instead,…
Helping Your Frightened Pooch Cope With Diwali Don’t Jump When The Crackers Go Off: If you are scared, uneasy or nervous with the sound of firecrackers, your dog could pick up on your subtle signals. Since all dogs look to their owners for a reaction when they are apprehensive, it is important for the owner…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Golden retrievers, Labradors, Beagles, German Shepherds and even Basset hounds, all gathered together for Sri Lanka’s only canine carnival – ‘UNLEASH’ with Shirin Merchant! In the history of Sri Lanka, a fun dog show had never been organised before in Colombo and Kandy and pet parents were eager to have fun with their…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]This beautiful universe belongs to all creations of the supreme. As Zoroastrians and humans, it is our responsibility to ensure they are taken care of and not abused. Physiotherapist sisters, doctors and animal lovers, Dr. Delna and Dr. Kashmira Goghavalla share with us laws instated for prevention of cruelty to stray animals.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Animals…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Your pet’s need to mark its territory by urinating around the house can become a problem. Here’s how to deal with this issue.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Buddy was a happy dog with a zest for life. A quick learner, the Boxer had toilet trained himself within a fortnight. So it came as a surprise to his…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Shirin Merchant explains how you can de-stress your pooch during those vet visits.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Laika, a happy Labrador, loves everyone – except the vet. The family dreads the day she has to be taken to the clinic for a routine check-up. Laika dog recognises the clinic from the end of the street and starts…
When it comes to dogs, myths abound with gay abandon – from misinformation about health care and disposition to demeanour and intelligence. In this feature, we bust some common myths about dogs. Myth 1: My dog knows when he’s done wrong. He looks guilty when I scold him. Truth: Submissive displays like cowering or “looking…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Shirin Merchant checks out the new veterinary facility in Mumbai[/otw_shortcode_info_box] As a city, Mumbai has always had a dearth of good veterinary facilities. Getting an x-ray would mean sneaking your dog into a human clinic and rushing through the process with technicians who would be huddled in a corner away from the dog;…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]We asked renowned Mumbai based veterinarian Dr. Billie-Jo Chambers to share some of the myths surrounding felines. Dr. Chambers is the Clinical Director at the Crown Vet facility at Mahalakshmi, Mumbai and a graduate from the Royal Veterinary College (London). She chose to work in Mumbai to make a difference to the lives…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]The definition of ‘Parsipanu’ would indeed be incomplete without the mention of not just our best friends, but as is seen in most cases, our heartfelt obsessions – our pooches! Our lovely and much acclaimed canine behaviourist, Shirin Merchant shares hilarious accounts of just how much our pooches contribute towards defining the essence…