Is rearing of pet dogs a legacy of the British rule in India?
K.S. Rajam,Lingampalle THERE ARE carvings of pet dogs on leashes seen in the temples of Hampi, which goes to show that pet dogs have been around for some time. However, hunting communities worldwide are known to have used dogs. The bond between man and dog is also universal and not unique to the British Empire. `Pedigree dog’ rearing seems to be a legacy of the British Rule in India. The British are also known for their love for dogs and horses. Doggie ailments I have a cute pomeranian. For any of its routine ailments can I give her homoeopathy medicines instead of allopathic medicines? Hemavathi. S MOST CERTAINLY, animals respond very well and very quickly to homoeopathy. However, it is best your vet or homoeopath guides you on the treatment. The Blue Cross Clinic has a visiting homoeopath on Wednesdays. You are welcome to consult with him. Unfriendly pet We have a female pomeranian, Ashu, which is 4-years old. Firstly, she does not understand what we are trying to tell her. The momen
