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Love dogs? What do you feed them often, parle-G? Stop right now, you're "poisoning" the doggie! Yes, you heard that right. Very often people are seen feeding strays with biscuits as they're handy. Having considered a good source of energy(in humans) also cheap and available, Parle-G biscuits are preferred the most when it comes to feeding stray dogs. But did you know, everytime you feed a stray dog with a pack of Parle-G biscuits, you're actually initiating the vitiating of their organs? Biscuits contain high amount of sugar and salt which if given to dogs over a long period of time, may cause serious health issues in them. Just as in humans, excess sugar can cause obesity in dogs too. Only the difference is that, it is even worse in them and can cause early death. Most harmful ingredient: Wheat, is one of the three most allergens for dogs, corn and soy are the other two. And it is found that Parle-G biscuits contain both sugar and wheat in excess.Strays never say

Like toddlers, pets are also susceptible to chewing anything they can get into their mouths. This becomes momentous and a potentially life-threatening problem if the objects are swallowed. Any pet ingesting a long string or a ribbon can develop a linear foreign body which is even more treacherous. 1) Where do foreign bodies get stuck? The digestive tract is imperatively a long tube, passing food from the mouth, down the oesophagus, into the stomach, through the lengthy small intestine, then forming stool in the colon and out through the rectum. It normally takes ingesta (all that is swallowed) from 10-24 hours to move through the whole digestive tract. Some objects, however, can actually remain in the stomach for longer periods of time, even months. When objects are too large to pass, they usually occlude at the stomach outflow or within the small intestine itself. With linear foreign bodies, the recurring movement of the intestinal tract can cause bunching of the intestines in

Dogs naturally lose old or damaged hair by shedding. Although shedding is a normal process for dogs, the amount and frequency of hair that is shed often depends upon their health and breed type. But here are a few things you can consider doing at home that can help control your dog’s shedding. Choose a correct brush: Considering your dog’s coat type, you may need to brush your dog every day or just once a month! There are a few types of brushes:   Bristle Brush – This brush works well on all coat types, but a brush with more widely spaced and longer bristles should be used on dogs with a longer coat. Wire-Pin Brush – This type of brush is specifically for curly, thick coats that range in length from medium to long. Slicker Brush   – It’s made with fine wire bristles, a slicker brush can be used for removing mats and tangles. Combs - Rubber curry combs massage your dog’s skin and helps to seperate dead hair, mostly suited for short-haired dogs. Choose a shedding tool: Regardless of i

Some pets show signs of stress in subtle or very obvious ways. Here are a few signs in dogs, prompting anxiety issues: * Excessive yawning * Panting excessively when at rest * Whimpering or crying  * Destroying furniture, curtains, etc * Aggressive behavior * Excessive licking  * Avoiding eye contact/averting the eyes * Raised hair on the back of the neck * Flattened ears * Low body posture * Tail tucked between hind legs There are many holistic approaches, along with behavioural modifications, that can be considered to help your pet cope with their anxiety issues. Some natural healthy foods and that can help a stressed dog combat and prevent anxiety are below:   Sweet Potatoes:   Sweet potatoes is one of the super foods, packed with full of vitamins and minerals. They also offer complex carbohydrates which help regulate blood sugar levels. Fluctuations in blood sugar can be controlled, which can make your dog feel anxious. These super veggies are also a great s

Fleas are tiny blood feeding insects, usually about the size of a sesame seed. Once you notice their presence in your house, they are tough to get rid of. And no wonder, fleas are hard and flat, making them difficult to squish. They can survive for months without feeding, and are capable of reproducing briskly lying up to 50 eggs a day. Flea infestation are especially serious in young kittens and pups and can put their life at risk. Fleas prefer to snack and live on our furry friends. Bites from fleas can be very infuriating to pets. The problem with identifying flea bites, as opposed to other insect bites, or even common rashes is, they can all look and feel very alike. A simple way to detect the presence of fleas on your furries is to look out for 'flea dirt', black dust-like flea droppings visible on the pet's body. A flea comb can be used for this purpose. If you have seen fleas on your pet and suspect that they have fleas, here are a few tips to help you recognize the

Ever rub your fingers on the inside of your pet water bowl and you feel a slippery slime of sorts? Well that invisible goo is called Biofilm. Biofilm is a collection of organic and inorganic, living and dead materials collected on a surface. It is made up of many different types of bacteria bound together in a thick substance that acts as a glue to both hold the bacteria together and adhere it to a surface. Bad Biofilms have been found to be involved in a wide variety of microbial infections in the body such as urinary tract infections, middle-ear infections and bladder infections. Remember to always clean your pet's water bowl at least once a week! Share with all your pet parent friends and drop a comment on what you would like us to write a blog about.