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July 7, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about chicken language and pet shop/ breeder laws Do chickens make a good family pets? They make absolutely wonderful pets (if  you hand raise them and handle them gently). They are pretty low maintenance and are very intelligent. Curious, brave, timid, loud, bossy, friendly or standoffish, chickens have…

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June 30, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka answers queries like do fish sleep? Do they make sounds? And more… By Maneka Gandhi What should we do if a snake bites an animal? Tie a tourniquet 3-4 inches above the site of the bite. Give a small incision at the site with a clean blade and allow…

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June 23, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks from dehorning of cattle to dogs shedding hair By Maneka Gandhi Why is dehorning of cattle practiced? It is not done to help the animals. Dehorning is practiced because cattle without horns are easier to handle. Dehorned animals also require less space in the pen, and at the…

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June 16, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains dog’s behaviour and how to make friends with dogs By Maneka Gandhi Can I let my dog share my bed at night? Letting your dog share your bed might not pose too much of an inconvenience if you would normally sleep alone. However, if you then decide that…

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June 9, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains how to stop hand-feeding and bottle-feeding a puppy By Maneka Gandhi Why does my dog pant whenever I take him for a walk? Dogs expel most of their body heat from their mouths. When your dog pants, he’s probably too warm, so it is regulating his body temperature….

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June 2, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on how to set up a chicken house for pet chickens By Maneka Gandhi How will I know if my chicken is ill? Keep an eye out for signs of illness, such as a pale comb (the top of their head), heavy breathing, coughing, wheezing and a…

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May 26, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about animal cruelty & advantages of getting a dog / cat neutered By Maneka Gandhi Is there evidence of a connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence? Absolutely. Hundreds of studies in psychology, sociology and criminology, in the past 50 years, have demonstrated that violent offenders frequently have…

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May 19, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on how to combat possessiveness in pet dogs By Maneka Gandhi After how many days can we take our puppy for a walk on the street?  You can take your puppy for a walk after 14-16 weeks of age, but wait until 10-14 days after your puppy’s…

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May 12, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka deals with food aggression in dogs and paw-licking By Maneka Gandhi Why do dogs threaten if we go near their food bowl? Dogs can be territorial, especially when it comes to mealtime. Food aggression causes dogs to be protective over their food. It can become an issue: those living…

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May 5, 2021

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on pet dog behaviour By Maneka Gandhi Why do dogs sit in between human legs? Sometimes dogs may go between their owner’s legs seeking comfort or safety. Research has found that medium and large dogs are more likely to demonstrate this behaviour than small dogs. A lack…

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