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Health & Wellness22 August 20267 min read
Ear Haematoma in Dogs: The Monsoon Swelling That Needs a Vet
Your dog's ear flap puffs up overnight and feels like a water balloon under the skin. It almost always started weeks earlier, in a damp canal and a head that would not stop shaking. Here is what an ear haematoma in dogs really is, and what waiting costs.
Pet Care Tips22 August 20266 min read
How to Store Dog Food in the Monsoon Without It Spoiling
You reach the bottom of the bag on a rainy morning and the kibble smells oily and stale. In the monsoon, storing dog food the wrong way can turn it rancid or mouldy without you noticing. Here is how to keep every bowl fresh and safe.
Training & Behavior22 August 20268 min read
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: When Your Dog Dreads You Leaving
Your dog is fine until the door clicks shut, then the barking, the chewed slipper, the puddle by the gate. That is not spite, it is panic. Here is how to gently teach your dog that being alone is safe.
Health & Wellness21 August 20267 min read
If Your Dog Ate Rat Poison: A Monsoon Guide for India
The monsoon pushes rats into our kitchens, and the rat cake behind the fridge becomes the most dangerous thing in the house for a curious dog. Some poisons take days to show, by which point the bleeding is already underway. Here is how to stay calm and act fast if your dog gets to the bait.
Pet Care Tips21 August 20266 min read
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog in the Monsoon?
Your dog comes home from every monsoon walk wet and smelling sour, and a daily bath feels like the obvious fix. It usually is not. Here is how often to bathe your dog in the monsoon, and why drying matters far more than another wash.
Training & Behavior21 August 20267 min read
How to Stop Your Dog Stealing Food From the Counter This Festival Season
Your dog cannot read a recipe, but it can smell the mutton curry from the next room. During festival season, a loaded kitchen counter is the biggest temptation of the year. Here is how to stop the stealing for good, without a single raised voice.
Health & Wellness20 August 20267 min read
Distemper in Dogs: The Monsoon Puppy Killer Indian Vets Fear
You brought home a puppy this monsoon, and now she is off her food and her eyes are running. Distemper is the disease every Indian vet asks about first, and this is what a calm, careful pet parent needs to know.
Pet Care Tips20 August 20267 min read
Indoor Exercise for Dogs: Beating the Monsoon Restlessness
By day four of rain, the walks have quietly cancelled themselves and your dog is chewing the slippers. Here is a calm, practical way to tire a restless dog indoors through the monsoon, using the nose, a corridor, and a few minutes at a time.
Training & Behavior20 August 20267 min read
How to Stop Your Dog Digging Up the Garden This Monsoon
Your dog vanishes into the flowerbed and comes back wearing half the garden. Digging in soft monsoon soil is normal, not spite, and it answers to the right plan. Here is how to redirect it without a fight.
Health & Wellness19 August 20267 min read
Conjunctivitis in Dogs: Why Your Dog's Eye Weeps This Monsoon
Your dog rubs one red, weepy eye against the sofa and you wonder if it will pass on its own. In the monsoon, that irritated eye is one of the most common things Indian vets see, and some causes are far more serious than others. Here is how to read the signs and know when to move fast.
Pet Care Tips19 August 20268 min read
Ganesh Chaturthi Pet Safety: A Calm Guide for Indian Homes
The dhol starts, the guests pour in, and the modak comes out, and your dog has no idea what happened to the calm house they trusted. Here is how to carry a pet safely through Ganesh Chaturthi, from the quiet retreat room to the visarjan crowd.
Training & Behavior19 August 20267 min read
How to Stop Your Dog Begging at the Table This Festival Season
The puran poli is on the table, the guests keep sneaking treats, and your dog has learned that sad eyes pay off. Here is how to stop your dog begging at the table, calmly and for good, before the festival crowd arrives.