Creature Companions - August 2016

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Dogs are more than a man's best friend. We let them enter our homes but they sneak into our hearts and lives with their unconditional love. They are the best and most loyal companion we could ever have!

We have a special day to show how much we love our near and dear ones. Shouldn’t there be a day dedicated to dogs too? Aft er all, they are very much a part of our families and support us through thick and thin.

Well interestingly, we do have a Dog Day in honour of this bond between man and canine. Celebrated on August 26, the day reminds us of the joy these four-legged friends bring to our lives. In our Cover Story, we not only reveal the story behind Dog Day, but also suggest few tips on how you can make the day special for your furry counterparts.

Similarly, we have ‘World Cat Day’ and surprisingly, that too falls in this month! Catch the beautiful article written on the Cat Day by Ankita Yadav in Feline section.

Often depicted as a symbol of evil, the black cat is probably the most misunderstood creature. However, your heart will surely melt when you read about the beautiful bond, Rainy shares with her ‘black’ pet cat. In every edition, we carry a beautiful story of our four-legged friends in Your Pet and You section. Th is time, we have the story of Shiro, the dog who left this world but inspired his owner to do something for hundreds of others like him.

Equine section will surprise you with ten fascinating facts about horses and Aqua section will help you choose compatible fi sh for your aquarium. Don’t forget to read about the benefi ts of chia seeds in Home Care section.

Last but not least; our regular writer Dr A C Beynen talks about starch in dog food and Kenny Coogan shares an informative piece of writing on dog training.

Th ere’s plenty more to keep you engrossed.