Friends of Lana

Summers can be incredibly hard on dogs and especially those bred for colder climates such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Huskies German Shepherd, Saint Bernard among others. For such breeds, Indian summers with temperatures reaching upwards of 45 degrees can become intolerable and even life threatening in extreme cases, without proper care.

We have put together an easy to follow guide for all dog parents to help them beat the (scorching) heat so they can enjoy all the wonderful perks of this season with their fur-babies.

As dog lovers and pet parents, we pay utmost attention to our furry pal’s every need – be it food, bedding, toys, treats, clothes, you name it. But there’s also something else that we should be addressing every day. Sometimes multiple times a day. Yep, you guessed it. We’re talking about dog poo. Our recent survey, Pet Dogs of India 2019, highlighted an astonishing fact – more than 60% of our respondents admitted to not picking up after their dog. Dog parents often believe numerous myths regarding their dog’s business, which might be a big reason behind this statistic. Let's flush some myths to start with... 

While brushing teeth is the first and most important part of a human's morning routine, it is as vital for your dog. When you wake up your buddy, and he yawns, you often cover your nose because their mouth stinks even if you don’t admit it. If you don’t brush their teeth, you can see a yellow film on their teeth. It is not a pretty sight! If you want your canine friend to chew his bone all his life happily and have a better quality of life overall, these teeth need to be taken care of. 

This exclusive guide covers it all, how to brush your dog’s teeth, how to keep them clean, and how you can make your dog's teeth strong by following certain best practices.

For most of us, the Indian summer is symbolised by flush yellow Amaltas trees, plump, juicy mangoes and iced glasses of roohafza. But for us pet parents, summer is also synonymous with something else – dog hair just about everywhere!

Many of us face the frustrating problem of dog shedding every year. We run from pillar to post trying to figure out at what point we’re supposed to intervene because honestly, THIS huge a furball every single day just can’t be normal right?!

We spoke to three canine experts – Gurugram-based senior veterinarian Dr Shelly Mattoo, canine nutritionist and founder of  Doggiliciouus,  Manssi SK Saha, and President – Professional Pet Groomer’s association, India and Business Owner - Petsburgh, Mumbai, Andrea Cyrill Khurana, to get the lowdown on whether summer dog shedding is normal, how to manage all this shedding, when to seek expert care and diet tips for excessive shedding in dogs.

Even if your dog does not have a sweet tooth or you don’t give him any sugary treats, he can be diabetic. Yes, dogs and cats also suffer from this chronic disease, and the bad news is- it is not curable but only manageable. Your furry pet can be at a greater risk of diabetes, and if not diagnosed in time, it can result in a diabetic coma. 

To know everything about the symptoms, diseases, types of diabetes, and diabetic coma in dogs, read on.

As temperatures shoot all over the country, keeping our dogs cool, healthy and happy during summer becomes a priority for all of us pet parents. We spoke to Manssi SK Saha, canine nutritionist and founder of Bangalore-based Doggiliciouus, to clear up some misconceptions and give you some diet-related tips for keeping your fur baby cool as the summer heat rages on.