Friday 30 December 2011

People.. Why You Think Pariah Dog Is Mongrel?!

This is one common mistake that most Malaysians make. We all think that mixed breed and mongrels are two different term. 


                  For example, what we generally have in mind..  
Mixed Breed

Mongrel (Pariah dog?)
Let’s take a look at the definition for mixed breed…
A mixed-breed dog, also known as a mutt or mongrel, is a dog whose ancestry is generally unknown and that has characteristics of two or more types of breeds. A mixed-breed may be a cross-breed dog, a random-bred dog, or a DESCENDANT of feral or pariah dog populations. 

Now do you get it?
Both mixed breed and mongrel are the same. These two are one of the few terms use to describe dogs that are not designated as a purebred. Other words such as cur and tyke are also used to describe these dogs. Some region prefers to use certain terms. 

United Kingdom use the term mongrel
North Americans generally prefer the term mix or mixed-breed
U.S.A and Canada use the term mut


Pariah Dog is NOT A MONGREL!!
Pariah dog is an extremely unique breed that people tend to neglect just because they do not meet our "criteria" of beauty. 


Long before the arrival of modern pure breed…
Pariah dog is one of the primitive (relating to an earliest, original stage or being little evolved from an early ancestral type).
It is perfectly adapted for survival, high durability, intelligence and hostile. DNA analysis has shown that pariah dogs have more ancient gene pool than modern breeds. 

The term pariah dog originally referred to Chinese/Indian feral dogs of a particular type, but it is now used by the United Kennel Club to refer to a purebred dog category. 

Populations
Populations of pariah dogs are distributed in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Southeast China, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Borneo, United States, Korea, and the Philippines. 

How it got its name..
Pariah is derived from the Tamil word “paraiyar”, first used in English in 1613 to refer to the lowest level of the traditional Indian caste system.

Traits & Characteristics 
Medium size, 
  Height: Generally about 20-25 inches at the shoulder
  Weight: Generally about 28-45 pounds 
Pointed erect ears, 
Wedge-shaped head with pointed muzzle, 
Long curved tail often held curled over the back. 
Yellow to rust-coloured short coat


Due to lack of knowledge..
Pariah dogs are at risk of losing their genetic uniqueness by interbreeding with purebred and mixed-breed. To insure against this, some strains of pariah dogs are becoming formally recognized, registered, and pedigreed breeds as their fanciers attempt to preserve the pure type.


TREAT THEM LIKE A TREASURE NOT TRASH!!!

Source http://www.indog.co.in/
           http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pariah_dog

Monday 19 December 2011

Eye Infection Among Cats & Dogs




Causes of Eye Infections
Various bacteria (e.g.Chlamydia)
Viruses like the Herpes virus (Since Herpes is a stressed 
 induced virus, a viral outbreak can result when your pet is 
 experiencing stress)
Fungal infection like cryptococcus
Foreign material in the eye 
Lyme disease 
Breed disposition (refer to below)


It is important to identify the cause of the eye infection because different types of treatment are required for each cause.


Symptoms 
Unusual eye discharge
Squinting
Redness
Cloudiness
Rubbing or scratching the eye


Warning!!
Use only pet eye wash or eye drop
Do not use any human eye products on your pet
If shows no sign of improvement, bring to vet within 48 hours


Prevention
Keep your pets face clean and dry (wipe with damp cloth. If      
 your pet have wrinkles on their face make sure it gets to those 
 hard to reach areas)
Trim and keep the hair around your dog’s eye area short
Wipe of the excessive tear stain from their face


Breed Disposition
Although all cats & dogs can get an eye infection, do take note that some breeds are more prone than others. Breed with excessive tearing, short noses, and wrinkles on their face are at higher risk. Make sure you do your research and consult your breeder before getting a cat/dog.


Examples of eye infection prone breeds are:
Dog: Maltese, Pekingese, Pug, & Shih Tzu. 
Cat: Persian & Himalayan


Source : http://healthypets.mercola.com

















Monday 21 November 2011

The Truth About Teacup Puppies

Recently a friend of mine got herself a teacup poodle but she immediately realizes that there is something really wrong. By now, her 4 months old puppy should be able to feed on solid food but she still relies on syringe feeding. She does not know how to eat or neither does she have any appetite!! My friend has to be extra careful while feeding her. Only a small amount of food through the syringe was fed every day because feeding a tiny bit extra will make her puppy vomit. Poor puppy is walking wobbly and couldn’t even lift up her tiny head. She looks really weak and fragile.  So we decided to do some research and ask some experts around.

AND GUESS WHAT??
Teacup puppy does not exist. They are PREMATURE & MALNOURISHED PUPPIES!!  These puppies usually weigh at the range of 2-4 pounds compared to the standard toy group that weigh around 5-7 pounds. Unscrupulous breeder will sell them for a higher price to people who aren’t knowledgeable enough to know that the “Teacups” are not a breed. These puppies have many health issues and may also have genetic and congenital disorder causing them to not live more than a few years.

Premature and Malnourished Puppies (How did it happen?)
Most females are bred on the 9th through 15th day of their heat cycle which means one puppy can be conceived up to one week later in the same litter. (For example : the first puppies were fertilized on the 9th and the second puppies were fertilize on the 15th )This also explains why it can have multiple fathers if more than one male has bred with the female dog.  

Premature puppies can also happen when a fetus has a poor placenta implant in the uterus that didn’t have sufficient blood supply. Thus, a malnourished puppy in the womb and will be born premature.

What should i do if i have a premature puppy?
Be prepared that a premature puppy will not survive without human help. It needs extra time and medical care. Pay tons of attention on health problems and nutrition. Do not let children handle the puppies because they have weak bones that are fragile. The most common problem that they have is an open fontanel (the top skull remain partly soft and separated) and heart murmur (abnormal heart beating sound). It is nothing to worry about as most puppies with these defects can still live healthy.


             http://www.dogbreedinfo.com

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Make use of your frisbee!!



On a trip with your furkids? Let us give you a simple tip to help save some money and time. There is no need to pack your bulky pet bowl or buy an expensive portable pet drinking bottle. If you have a frisbee make full use of it. Use it as a food bowl or water bowl.. and save the hassle.   ;)
Hope you like our tips and don't forget to pack that frisbee on your next trip.. Have tons of fun with it!!

Friday 21 October 2011

Nature's Variety Cat

Nature's Variety Dog