Seeing our beloved dogs in pain crush us from inside. No one knows it better than me. I am currently semi- fostering 9 dogs who live in my locality. Two of them have a sprained leg (Guy and Oreo), one of them has hair shedding off her body (Momma Gal), one of them suffered a stroke (Anne) a while back but is doing better now. Thus, I keep looking for natural remedies to help my kids. So far you have read about the top 6 herbal remedies which you can use to help relieve your dog’s joint aches and…
Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya
In my previous blog post, 11 signs that your dog is in pain, I discussed the possible symptoms you can use to identify that your beloved boy/girl is suffering from pain. However, our role as dog guardians does not end there, does it? We are completely responsible for their mental, physical and emotional well being. Thus, our role starts from diagnosing that our pup might be in pain to doing everything we can to help and alleviate the discomfort and pain. Although the first thing to do is to set up an appointment with your veterinarian, sometimes this option may come with…
Make this DIY indoor activity course for your pooch and never let your dog lack in exercise. No matter what our situation is, our dogs need their exercise. If they do not get their exercise on time and on a regular basis, they may develop aggression towards other dogs and other family members. Thus, proper mental and physical stimulation of your dog is of the utmost importance for his/her well being. What is a better way to do it than to set up an indoor activity course? This way your dog can get all the exercise he/she needs right at…
Coronavirus! What you need to know as a dog guardian! What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are positive-stranded, spherical, enveloped, non-segmented RNA viruses. It has a diameter of 125nm. In the human body, it binds to the ACE2 receptor present on the alveoli of the lungs. Upon infection/entry, it hijacks the human cell machinery to make a complete virus particle, killing the host cell in the process. The name Coronavirus is derived from the crown-like spikes which are present on the surface of the virus (in Latin, corona translates to ‘crown’). The novel Coronavirus has 2 names: COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Other Coronaviruses which…
Are NSAIDs really worth as a pain management option for your dog? So you suddenly notice your dog (Yuri) has developed a limp in one of his legs and is having difficulty walking or sitting (Signs and symptoms of pain in dogs). You have some pain medication lying around which was previously prescribed to your other elderly dog (Molly) for her osteoarthritic knee. To provide some instant relief to Yuri, you decide to give him Molly’s medicine. STOP Don’t ever do that…!! You might do more harm than good… As per FDA, there is only one over…
18 signs, a dog is in pain and what to do Dogs are probably the most resilient creatures on this planet. They try to not be bothered by small cuts or bruises. Since they cannot speak, it is difficult to understand whether your dog is in pain because of an injury or any other underlying cause. In this article I bring you the symptoms and signs of your dog in pain. I am currently taking care of an Indian pariah dog (named Guy Wigglebutt) who lives in my colony. The first night I found Guy, he was wailing in pain (I…
Is raw dog food the right way to go? We as dog parents/lovers always want the best for our pooch. In this context, food or the diet holds the top priority. Dogs are the descendants of wolves. Because of this, a lot of argument has been going on about feeding dog the raw dog food. Many sources claim that raw dog food is better than all other types of dog diets available. But does it hold correct for the domesticated dogs? In this post, I have uncovered the pros and cons of the different raw dog food. Read all the…
Currently, the market offers many different commercial dog food But the question which most of the dog owners face are: Are you providing the correct commercial dog food to your beloved pooch? What to look for when you are deciding on the food to give your pooch? Does your dog’s meal plan satisfy his energy and nutritional requirements? Are you confused about which commercial dog diet is right for your dog? Don’t have time to read? Watch the video instead If you are faced with any or all of these questions, you are at the right place. I urge you…
Should dogs wear clothes? Myth or reality? Should dogs wear clothes? While some people say that the dog’s own fur coat is enough to provide protection from all the harsh elements of nature, the others are of the opinion that dogs need protection too and it is alright to make them wear clothes. In reality, should dogs wear clothes or not is completely dependent on the dog, his fur conditions, the weather and a few more factors which I will discuss further in this blog post. In winters, it is very common to see pups parading around in coats and…
As I begin this journey of blogging, I feel it would not be right to start without giving you all a background to our rescue stories. How we rescued our two wonderful pups, Alpha and Delta Updated on July 27, 2021 For as long as I can remember, I have loved animals. I have always felt a bond with them (especially with dogs) which I never felt with my fellow human beings. I would read rescue stories and wish one day I could help a dog just like in the story. I would always prefer to go to the relative…