by Maneka Gandhi
My cat has been licking his lips as if he has dry mouth. He’s been doing it for a couple of days. Is something wrong?
Licking of lips can be an indicator of a range of different problems. It could be a sign of mild anxiety; an allergy of some sort (especially if they are licking another area of his body); or a sign of an obstruction somewhere in the digestive process (he may have swallowed an object or piece of string). In rare cases, this could be a sign of something more serious such as Chronic Renal Insufficiency where the kidneys aren’t functioning properly. CRI also includes symptoms like increased thirst/urination and nausea, so it’s unlikely to be the cause if that’s the only symptom.
Licking of lips can be an indicator of a range of different problems. It could be a sign of mild anxiety; an allergy of some sort (especially if they are licking another area of his body); or a sign of an obstruction somewhere in the digestive process (he may have swallowed an object or piece of string). In rare cases, this could be a sign of something more serious such as Chronic Renal Insufficiency where the kidneys aren’t functioning properly. CRI also includes symptoms like increased thirst/urination and nausea, so it’s unlikely to be the cause if that’s the only symptom.
What breed of dog is known not to bark when left alone?
It has more to do with the owners than it does the breed of dog. If you fulfil the dog’s instincts, the dog, no matter the breed, will be less likely to bark. I know there are some breeds that may have a tendency to bark more then others, but it really has more to do with the human behind the dog. A restless dog is more likely to bark more. A dog who is well exercised and secure is going to bark less.
It has more to do with the owners than it does the breed of dog. If you fulfil the dog’s instincts, the dog, no matter the breed, will be less likely to bark. I know there are some breeds that may have a tendency to bark more then others, but it really has more to do with the human behind the dog. A restless dog is more likely to bark more. A dog who is well exercised and secure is going to bark less.
Dogs are starving on the road. Isn’t it better to put them out of their misery and kill them?
Children are starving as well. The old, the sick, the crippled, the ones who are alone, criminals, bankrupts, jobless….most people lead a life of misery, whether real or imagined. Trees have a terrible life stuck in one place, their leaves and branches cut, urinated upon etc. Shall we cut them all down? Shall we use this method for all beings?
Children are starving as well. The old, the sick, the crippled, the ones who are alone, criminals, bankrupts, jobless….most people lead a life of misery, whether real or imagined. Trees have a terrible life stuck in one place, their leaves and branches cut, urinated upon etc. Shall we cut them all down? Shall we use this method for all beings?
How can you tell if your dog is not feeling well?
Sick can mean he has the runs and isn’t quite himself, or sick can mean sudden lethargy, dehydration, and fevers. Issues such as diarrhoea or vomiting can be either issues relating to your dog’s health or it could mean that your dog is sick. Symptoms of dehydration and fever require vet care. These can both be an indication of infection or serious illness and treatment should not be delayed. Alternatively, lethargy and listlessness can be either a sign of illness or emotional distress. A pup can go on a hunger strike over a change of food or environment, or can lose his appetite when he is sick. You have to look at the other symptoms of dehydration — moisture from the eyes, a dry nose, hot ears and stomach.
Sick can mean he has the runs and isn’t quite himself, or sick can mean sudden lethargy, dehydration, and fevers. Issues such as diarrhoea or vomiting can be either issues relating to your dog’s health or it could mean that your dog is sick. Symptoms of dehydration and fever require vet care. These can both be an indication of infection or serious illness and treatment should not be delayed. Alternatively, lethargy and listlessness can be either a sign of illness or emotional distress. A pup can go on a hunger strike over a change of food or environment, or can lose his appetite when he is sick. You have to look at the other symptoms of dehydration — moisture from the eyes, a dry nose, hot ears and stomach.
Is there any law that protects monkeys from madaris and insures their welfare?
No private person in India is allowed to capture, own, buy, sell, train or show any wild animals for public exhibition. The animals that are used by madaris; i.e. monkeys, snakes, bears, mongooses, parakeets are all protected by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Section 22 of the Performing Animals Rules of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, is also applicable. Since, both are cognisable offences, the madaris can be arrested on the spot, and the animal handed over to the Wildlife Dept, Zoo or a Local Animal Welfare Shelter. In the case of healthy snakes, mongooses or birds, the animals should be released in a jungle.
No private person in India is allowed to capture, own, buy, sell, train or show any wild animals for public exhibition. The animals that are used by madaris; i.e. monkeys, snakes, bears, mongooses, parakeets are all protected by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Section 22 of the Performing Animals Rules of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, is also applicable. Since, both are cognisable offences, the madaris can be arrested on the spot, and the animal handed over to the Wildlife Dept, Zoo or a Local Animal Welfare Shelter. In the case of healthy snakes, mongooses or birds, the animals should be released in a jungle.
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