In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on how often a dog’s ears must be cleaned and with what? At what intervals should I have my pet examined? Kitten or Puppy: Birth to 1 Year — You’ll need to bring your little one in for vaccines every 3 to 4 weeks until he is…

By Maneka Gandhi In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells why it is important not to bathe a puppy before weaning and causes for night barking Sometimes my dog barks at nothing in dead of night and silence. Why does this happen? The possible reasons can be: 1. Boredom – Just like any human left…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells about the reasons for pancreas swelling, sudden drooling & coughing in dogs By Maneka Gandhi My puppy was diagnosed with a swollen pancreas, is it normal? What could be the causes? Pancreas swelling in puppies often occurs when the puppy over eats, or may sometimes occur due to…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains about bathing rabbit, rehydrating a bird and what an unqualified person can do for a healthy delivery of puppies By Maneka Gandhi What is something people do with their cats that they should absolutely not be doing? • Never declaw a cat. It is inhumane and torture for…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells about the reasons why cats may eat grass and its effects My dog has started drinking a lot of water recently. Should I be worried? Generally, water intake will vary a little with diet. If dogs are fed wet food, they may drink less, while dogs that are…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains about the precautions to be taken when rescuing feral cats By Maneka Gandhi How long does teething in dogs last? Weeks 2 to 4: Your puppy will still be with his mother and breeder when his baby teeth start coming in. At this point, his eyes will have…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells about the treat alternatives for rabbits, other than veggies By Maneka Gandhi How long can rabbits go without eating? Four hours. If your bunny is running around active and has access to his food dish, don’t assume he hasn’t eaten. A good way to be sure is to…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka gives tips on what has to be done to make the adopted dog / cat comfortable at its new home By Maneka Gandhi I recently adopted a dog but he is very shy. What should I do? Designate a small, quiet room for your dog. Place the  food, water,…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the laws relating to cruelty on a pet by the owner, feeding street animals, etc. Should I report cruelty on a pet by the owner? Yes, it must be reported. As per the law, neglecting an animal by denying sufficient food, water, shelter and exercise or keeping…

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells how to teach a dog to ‘speak’ and to be ‘quiet’ on command By Maneka Gandhi What should I do when a stray dog is removed and repositioned to another location? According to the ‘Animal Birth Control Rules, 2001’ and the ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960’…