About Raj Prateek Verma

My name is Raj Prateek Verma. I reside in a mining town called Ghatsila, jharkhand, India. I am involved in my my family contract business  related to civil, transport and loading. Am married and have two kids. My wife is a teacher. My passion is painting, keeping dogs, travelling and cars.
Raj Prateek Verma

My Irish Setter pup.

My Irish Setter pup. Was my shadow throughout its life. Never left me for a moment. Slightly obstinate and ever ready to give its paw for a shake hand if requested for and that too a no. of times.

Common queries on Ailments and diseases of dogs

1. What is the normal temperature of a dog?

The normal temperature of a dog is 100-101 degrees, with 102 degrees considered a
high normal, while puppies are normally 101-102 degrees.

2. Do dogs get flu or catch cold from humans?

Since dogs are getting more human-like every day, they can catch flu or cold from their masters. Many dogs seem to come down with colds, sore throats and upset stomachs at the same time as their human families.

3.Is it a sign a dog is ill when it passes a lot of gas(flatulence)?

No, this condition is peculiar to dogs on a high-meat diet. Dogs gulping their food are more prone to flatulence.

4 Is distemper vaccination necessary in a house pet who has no contact with other animals?

Without exception, EVERY DOG should be vaccinated against distemper-hepatitis- leptospirosis.

5. Is there any lifetime distemper shot available?

No, contrary to what was believed for years, there is no such thing as lifetime vaccination for any disease. Pets should be inoculated EVERY YEAR with an annual booster shot for distemper-hepatitis-leptospirosis.

Importance of having a pet

I have since long wanted to share my views with a larger no. of people. Had never tried blogging and this is my first try.
I shall be writing about dogs. In my thirty years of association with this wonderful canine world, I have come to know one important point- that when I am writing about dogs, I am actually writing about people.  The longer i think upon it the more convinced I am that dogs aren't just dogs. They are people too. Or at least they think they are! Certainly dogs are the only animals who would rather stay with humans than with their own species.


They face similar problems like those of humans - physical ailments, emotional problems , even personality clashes. However, our dog, despite all its human qualities, and because ability to talk is not one of them, is wholly dependent on our knowledge  and understanding of it as its means of communication with us. Because we are its world, it desires above all to be known, understood - to be as much a part of our love and life as possible. Its reason for being is to serve us, to comfort us and love us without being selfish. In return, it desires for our love, attention and acceptance as a member of the family.