Pets Trivia
Disney’s animated feature 101 Dalmatians turned 56 early this year. Many of us have fond memories of the film that was released back on January 25, 1961. The live action version was released 35 years after the original, which also remains to be a favourite of the recent generations.
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In the second part of our new talk series with Indian pet care professionals and experts, TailsLife is happy to introduce Ms Sharmila Jayaram Sarma to you. There is a good chance that you have already read about her journey to become the first of her ilk – lone woman dog
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Parks are a great place for your furry buddy to catch their daily dose of fresh air, to exercise and to meet new friends. Unfortunately, your friendly neighbourhood dog park also plays host to a widespread buffet of parasites like fleas and ticks. So, it makes perfect sense to practice
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Ticks are a bothersome parasite that bite your pet’s skin and suck their blood. They fill their bodies by feasting on your pet’s blood. Ticks that are in the process of feeding will appear tiny, have eight legs and will be either black, brown, red or tan in
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Fleas are a menace. They are those abrasive creatures that cause skin problems for your feline friend. If your pet is scratching repeatedly or is excessively grooming themselves, it is most likely caused by the presence of fleas. The most commonly found flea in cats are known as the cat
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Fleas are pesky parasites that are found in dogs and causes them an awful urge to itch and scratch. Once a particular area is infected with repeated scratching it opens way for infections which left untreated can turn fatal. Unfortunately, these bothersome creatures are also capable of changing their hosts
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Flea and tick bites on your dog must not be treated lightly as it causes a host of diseases if left unattended. The diseases following the bites are transmitted when these parasites feed on the blood of your pet. Different species of fleas and ticks are propagators of certain viruses,
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Everything in moderation can never cause any harm. So, including a small amount of fats in your dog’s food is necessary as it is an essential part of a balanced meal. A healthy adult dog must have atleast 10 to 15 percent of fats in their meal. Fats become
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How much protein does my dog need? Protein is a very important component of your canine friend’s diet. It helps to build and repair cells, develops the bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Proteins are made up of a chain of amino acids some of which are synthesized by
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It is always a challenging task to get your pet used to a new brand of dog food. There are innumerable reasons for you to change their food. It could be the onset of digestive illness, a switch from puppy to adult food or just the fact that you were
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Balance in food and nutrition is very important in dogs as an excess or insufficiency can upset their system causing various health problems. Readily available dog foods usually state that they provide a ‘balanced meal’ to your pet. If you are wondering what exactly goes into preparing the perfectly balanced
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When your puppy reaches the required adult height is when you need to switch them over to adult food. This usually happens around 9 to 12 months in small breeds, around 12 months in medium sized breeds and around 12 to 24 months in larger breeds. The transition from puppy