3+ hour, 43+ min ago   (286+ words) Nearly 20 cats have been found dead and mutilated in Mumbai’s Panjrapole area of Chembur, prompting the police to register a case and begin an investigation. The animals were discovered with serious injuries, with some appearing to have suffered extensive trauma....

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (704+ words) New Delhi: There was a time when an Indian household announcing that it had adopted a cat could invite a predictable reaction: But cats are so aloof. Dogs, meanwhile, were the obvious choice – loyal, expressive, eager to greet you at…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (396+ words) Veterinarians say accidental poisoning remains one of the most common pet emergencies, with human food consistently featuring among the leading reasons for calls to poison control centres. The worrying part? Many pet owners are still unaware that foods considered perfectly…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (399+ words) New Delhi: More than 400 cats meant for slaughter have been rescued in Vietnam after police broke up an alleged pet theft network, according to an animal welfare group. Nine people have been arrested in the case. The raids were carried…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (250+ words) “Routine screening and early detection can save a pet’s life just as much as it can save a human’s,” says Dr Rakesh Mohan, Senior Veterinary Officer (SVO), NDMC Veterinary Hospital, Moti Bagh, New Delhi. He explains that preventive care goes…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (205+ words) Dhanu Roy, Founder, Right4Paws, says, Veterinary data suggests that 20–25 per cent of clinical visits in dogs and cats are related to dermatological issues, making skin problems one of the most common reasons pet parents visit the vet. In India, this number…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (263+ words) Chinese researchers have examined archeological remains to trace the origin and spread of the domestic cat. The study shows that cats became our friends more recently than previously believed. New Delhi: All modern domestic cats are descended from the African…...