In this issue

Do you have pets at home? If so, then you know that special feeling of being greeted with a wagging tail and a few excited licks to the face. Owning a pet, as much as, it brings joy in our lives, it brings a huge responsibility as well! In fact, owning a pet is no more the same; now, it is more about being a parent to your pet!

Cookie

We feel proud to introduce you to the India’s first Virtual Cat Show Winner – Cookie, the Queen. With her playful, attractive, elegant, and kohl-lined green eyes, she has been the heartthrob of many. Naazneen Shaikh, her parent, shares with us the journey of Cookie’s transformation from an unrecognized ‘Indie Cat’ to a popular and loved ‘Celebrity Cat’…

3 mins

All You Need To Know Before Registering Your Pets

The topic of pet licenses in India is one that enjoys very little awareness. Many pet parents across the country do not even know that in certain cities in India it is mandatory to get a pet licence.

4 mins

DESTRUCTIVE HABITS IN DOGS AND WAYS TO CORRECT THEM

If your dog isn’t happy, then neither are you!

4 mins

How To Keep Your ‘Senior Dog' Happy And Healthy?

Pet care changes as our beloved furry family members age. Sometimes we don’t want to admit that our dog is aging. If your dog is going a little grey in the muzzle, he may be entering the senior stage of his life.

7 mins

ARE YOU ALL EARS?

Honestly speaking, ear issues have always been a nightmare to treat. The anatomy of pet ears is the main reason for this. The conical shape, narrow tunnel, secretions of wax, and less scope for air circulation make it a perfect place for bacteria and fungus to grow and multiply. These same conditions make it difficult for us to treat these nasty infections.

2 mins

How To Groom A Shih Tzu A Complete Guide

The grooming maintenance of your Shih Tzu will depend on the type of haircut he has. It is one such breed that needs more grooming than most others. Shih Tzu is not a heavy shedder but has fast growing hair that easily gets matted if not kept short or properly groomed in regular intervals.

5 mins

THOSE CAPTIVATING CAT EYES

Those captivating glimmering limpid pools of blue, green, yellow, orange and a host of other colours can be quite bewitching! A cat’s eye, especially when she gazes lovingly at you, can literally carry one into another world. Just as in humans, taking care of your cat’s eyes will ensure that your fluffy ball of joy will have a good quality of life.

5 mins

RAINBOWFISH

A COLOURFUL DELIGHT

3 mins

Different Joys Birds Bring to Us

In previous editions, we shared an overview about birding as a hobby and now we dive a little deeper to explore different ways in which birds bring joy in our lives. People often have different interests but sometimes those different interests collide to form a new interest. For me, my love for nature and passion for photography led me to ‘bird photography’.

5 mins

Being A Pet Photographer

Pet parents usually fail, even after many attempts, in getting good pictures of their beloved pet, and these furry ones are not the kind of models who will act according to given commands; one cannot control their next move. Whether it’s a trained pet or untrained, struggle for getting good pictures is quite similar in both cases. In such situation, role of pet photography comes into play. Good and professional photographs are very impactful and create such eternal memories, which take us back to the moment.

5 mins

Read all stories from Creature Companions

Creature Companions Magazine Description:

Creature Companion is a pet care magazine. It talks about all types of pets, not just dogs. It has articles on pet keeping, breeds along with funny snippets on dogs, cats, fish amongst others.
It is the organiser of South Asia’s only pet trade fair and India’s largest pet event, the India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF).

Our editorial team works hard to put together exciting content on the very latest in the pet world. News, reviews, trends, thought-provoking discussions, must-have products, toys & accessories, training tips, pet food recipes, heart-warming stories, rescue stories, breed profiles, health, grooming & behavioural tips, pet-oriented book & DVD reviews, valuable tips for pet owners on a number of pertinent subjects—all come together to make up each fun-packed issue. We feature interactive articles, where readers are welcome to contribute content and have a platform to proclaim their affection for their animals under a host of sections.

Happy reading and be a responsible pet parents