Which Breed Is Suitable For First-Time Pet Parents?

Which Breed Is Suitable For First-Time Pet Parents?

By Ketan Panchal* Becoming a first-time dog owner is exciting but it can also be a bit overwhelming. There are so many different dogs out there and it’s hard to know how to choose the right one. Before you take home the next adorable puppy you see, there are a...
Summer Skin Woes

Summer Skin Woes

By Dr. Freya Javeri Kharawala* As the mercury rises, so do the cases of many ailments in our pets. Loss of appetite, digestive upsets, heat stroke, and dehydration are some of the conditions we commonly see in the height of summers. Besides these, there are many skin...
Coronavirus and pets – a helping guide

Coronavirus and pets – a helping guide

Compiled by Priyanka Kaushal* Recent news of animals getting infected with coronavirus, which causes ‘Covid-19’ in humans, has raised threatening questions in the minds of people who spend most of their time around animals i.e. pets and generally also, for people who...
Pet Care during Corona Scare

Pet Care during Corona Scare

By Dr. Karishma Gupte (M.V.Sc)   It took me 2 hours to convince a pet owner, not to choose euthanasia for his pet. He was insisting on having his dog euthanized as he thought that his family will get coronavirus infection because of his pet. It is quite disheartening...
Dog Owners Must Know About Rabies

Dog Owners Must Know About Rabies

By Rana Atheya* Human beings have always been afraid of the unknown. Whether it was lightning or thunder thousands of years ago, or smallpox in the last century, ignorance of factual information has always led to myths, rumours and irrational fears. At the same time,...
How To Care For Your Senior Pet

How To Care For Your Senior Pet

By Priya Poduval Senior dogs or dogs around 8 to 10 years and plus have different needs and care requirements than those of a much younger dog. But how do you know when your dog is considered to be a senior or reaching his retirement years? It really depends on the...