In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the minimum duration a kitten has to stay with its mother and what happens if separated too soon. By Maneka Gandhi How long should a kitten stay with its mother? Mother cats will typically start to wean their kittens off their milk at one month of age….
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May 13, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains why we don’t get to see baby pigeons. By Maneka Gandhi Why is organic farming considered better than conventional farming? Farming with pesticides and chemical fertilisers destroys the soil so that more and more are needed every year. The chemicals kill all the beneficial insects and transfer their…
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May 6, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains the procedure for adoption of a dog and also tells why dogs try to eat their puppies’ navel off when they are born… By Maneka Gandhi What breed of dog is the best for depression? All dogs help us to fight depression, anxiety and other mental disorders as…
PET TALK: April 29th, 2020
April 29, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains measures to introduce resident cats to new or foster cats By Maneka Gandhi Is sodium selenite safe in dog food? Sodium selenite can be a controversial substance when it is used in dog food. This is because, although the mineral is essential for normal cell function in all…
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April 22, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells about the steps to be taken to help street animals during summer By Maneka Gandhi Does a person require a licence to engage in animal selling activities? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018 in the…
Pet Talk: April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains how to leash train a cat and about first aid for a dog injured in accident By Maneka Gandhi Can I vaccinate a pregnant animal? Vaccinations should not be given to pregnant animals, but most vaccinations are safe for nursing animals. What should be the first aid medication for a…
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March 18, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka talks about the effect of relocation on the emotions of Dogs By Maneka Gandhi Do dogs like being kissed? When you kiss a dog, you may notice signs that indicate they know the kiss is a gesture of affection. Dogs learn by association. As they get older, and with…
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March 11, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka tells how one’s diet and lifestyle impact cows in India and more By Maneka Gandhi How can we prevent and treat ketosis in cows? Ketosis is a metabolic disorder that occurs in cattle when energy demands (example: High milk production) exceed energy intake and result in a negative energy…
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March 4, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about most common diseases in chickens and more How much food and water do chickens need? A chicken, on an average basis, needs about 5 litres of water with half a cup of feed daily. Do chickens make a family? For chickens, family is very vital. Generally, a…
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February 26, 2020In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka explains why a cat makes ‘chirp’ sound when it sees a bird By Maneka Gandhi What is the ‘wet dog smell’? How can I prevent it? Some breeds of dogs have more oils in their coats than other breeds. The oil is called Sebum and it collects on the…
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