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Want to create some pizzazz in your patio, why not use cushions that come various shapes and sizes. Pick warm, bright colours for an instant pick me up feel.
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Dog training 101
Dr. Nalinika Obeyseraka, a Veterinary Surgeon at PetVet was approached by Life Online to discuss a pet owner’s responsibilities towards the pet and the society they live in.
Choose your breakfast personality
Different morning routines and different activity levels affect individual breakfast needs. According to top dieticians these are the best breakfast foods for each lifestyle …
Serenade Your Mind, Body and Soul
30km away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo, there exists a carefully located resort in the Moronthuduwa area, within the well-preserved and tropical atmosphere. The 1-Star Eco Hotel, known as “Owinka Lake Resort” blends in with the customary village life, with the blessings of river Bolgoda as its backdrop.
Best beach destinations in sunny Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is endowed with a two season’s monsoonal climate which means a beach holiday can be enjoyed year round. Here you will find sun and sand all along the western and southern coastal areas best during the months of October to April, tempting you to get away from the cold wintery cli
Harpo’s Pizza promotes “Kids Meal Deals”
Sri Lanka’s very own homegrown pizza brand Harpo’s Pizza is promoting the Kids Meal Deals for delivery orders.
Celebrate the Spirit of Easter at the Hilton Colombo
Easter is a springtime festival, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The biggest Easter brunch is happening at Spices on 8 April from 11.30am to 3.00pm. Indulge in a scrumptious brunch with your family. Kids can take part in the Easter egg hunt too. The buffet includes a complimentary glass of choice beverage and a chocolate Easter e
Common toxic house plants
Puppies chew on anything and everything. This includes plants and flowers as well. The idea of digging
up a plant I believe gives them a surge of excitement unlike anything else!
I found to my amazement, that most plants found in Sri Lankan gardens, are toxic to dogs and cats, and
depending on the variety and quantity ingested, can be deadly to them. Like me, if you have dogs and
cats that love chewi
Parvo – What to look out for
Canine Parvovirus – known to us as Parvo – is a virus that comes in two forms, Cardiac and Intestinal. First discovered in the 1970s, it spread worldwide in a matter of about 2 years. It is believed to be a mutation of the feline version but it does not spread between species. The parvo virus does not infect humans.
The p
Ask the Vet : 'Stop that itching!'
Our 6 year old dog is constantly scratching or licking herself trying to rid her annoyance with a skin condition she is frequently faced with. We usually don’t attempt to tie her or cage her and she runs and plays freely which could be worsening the situation? Kindly let us know what causes this and what we can do to avoid this from repeati
Ask the Vet : Neutering
We’re hoping to neuter our 3 year old male Daschund. We’re a bit concerned since our previous dog, a female Daschund that has not mated suffered a womb infection and ran in to various complications including her back legs being paralyzed beyond repair. Hence, could neutering be the most viable, safe opt
Toxic foods for pets
Many of us – as pet owners – do not realize that certain foods, though perfectly harmless to us, can be toxic to our 4-legged family members. It is understandable that something like this can go unnoticed, because, honestly, who would ever imagine that sharing our food with our pets could very well put them in harm’s way? I certainly did not think so until a few years back; and to my horror, I
Ask the Vet: Bathing my dog
How often does a dog actually require to be bathed? I have recently adopted a 3 month old street pup who has been newly vaccinated and has been through fairly rough conditions. What complications may arise by bathing them ‘too often’?
Ask the Vet: Tick Fever SOS
My one year old Cocker-spaniel is frequently suffering from mild forms of tick fever and suffers from loss of appetite, discolouring around the eyes and becomes very subdued for such an active dog. I’ve heard that this is quite common for dogs of this particular breed but what are
Ask the Vet: Overfeeding your lab!
FAQ - Between long working hours and being a mother, sometimes my life tends to get a little crazy especially after adding my two energetic Labradors to the picture! Since they are both male dogs with a heightening sense of energy, they crave me
Your Pet & ‘Toileting’
Recently one of my dogs developed a bad stomach and it made me realize how often times, it has been the animal’s toilet habits that have alerted us to something wrong in the animal. Even vets routinely check stools for signs of whatever is making your pet sick. Routinely this happens when your vet checks your pet for fever. The deposit on
Enjoy truly Thai Food at the Hilton Colombo
Hilton Colombo’s Spices restaurant will dish out a gastronomic Thai buffet from the 16th to 22nd March during dinner which will give diners an explosion of Thai flavours and a taste of different cultures.
Sunday Jazz at Loon Tao
Loon Tao, one of the finest Chinese Seafood restaurants in the country launches jazz Sunday by the beach scheduled for every last Sunday of the month.
How to be a perfect baker – lesson 1: Measuring ingredients
Cake baking is not a difficult task. Most of us have the misconception that baking perfect cakes is very toilsome. But, it is not! You just have to make sure you have on the dot measurements and follow the procedure precisely. I’ve already helped all you hobby bakers out with the latter by providing color photos and step by step instruc
Woodland Style Garden
If you are one of those lucky people who enjoy country living and have a plot of land around your home then consider your self very lucky. You can turn that plot into a work of art incorporating the existing tree canopy to be the main feature of your woodland style garden.
The benefits of a French door refrigerator
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A refrigerator is an essential household kitchen appliance to be found in almost every home today. However, it was not until 1915 that refrigerators began to appear evolving from what was known as the ice box, which was used for about one hundred and fifty years to store food for a longer pe
Techniques of Plant Propagation
Understanding how propagation takes place is very important in ensuring no variety of plant is lost and every good gardener should know the art of propagation as not all plants can be propagated in the same manner.
Pets – A Basic Run Down
"A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones. And their passing moods may reflect the passing moods of others." - She
A Pet & You – Will it Work?
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Choosing the right pet for you and your family is a big decision that affects everyone in your household. Many factors have to be taken into consideration before taking in a pet, but perhaps the biggest consideration is, “Are you ready for a pet?” Having a pet is like having a (anothe
Getting started in a Garden
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A garden is a wonderful way to enjoy life. It can be ever changing in sights, smells and sounds. If you are lucky enough to own even a handkerchief sized garden, there are many things you can do to improve on it. Getting started in making your garden come alive can be very ab
Have a Holiday free of Financial Baggage
A HOLIDAY that comes with the baggage of credit card debt or financial stress is not a holiday.
Follow these 10 tips and you'll leave your money worries far behind you the next time you go away.
Turn your hobby into cash
What is your favourite hobby? What’s the one thing you are especially interested in? Is it music? Is it painting? Is it reading? Is it sports? You could be gifted with a talent that is your special interest today. Well, it could be your profession tomorrow! Yes, hobbies can shape up into becoming careers, a
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