Pet Parents Guide
How much does it cost to get a dog in India? Complete monthly expense breakdown
Key Takeaways:
A realistic monthly budget runs from about ₹3,300 for a small dog to ₹12,700 or more for a large dog, once you include everything from food to insurance.
Food is the single bigg...
Golden Retriever health problems: managing skin infections, heat cycles, and pregnancy time
Key Takeaways:
Golden Retrievers are genetically prone to skin infections, hot spots, and allergies, and India's warm, humid climate can worsen these.
Common skin issues include bacterial infe...
Indie dog adoption: 5 reasons to adopt India's native dog
Key Takeaways:
Indie dogs are intelligent, adaptable companions who can thrive in Indian homes with the right care, training, and socialisation.
Their temperament varies from dog to dog, so ad...
Best age to adopt a puppy: a complete puppy adoption timeline
Key Takeaways:
Eight weeks is the minimum age for puppy adoption, as the first eight weeks provide critical immune protection through mother's milk, social skill development, bite inhibition, an...
10 first aid tips every pet parent should know
Key Takeaways:
Pet first aid is not a replacement for veterinary care but a critical bridge to stabilise dogs, prevent further injury, and buy valuable time until professional help becomes avail...
Cat vaccination schedule in India: complete guide for kittens & adult cats
Key Takeaways:
Kittens need 3 FVRCP doses starting at 6 to 8 weeks, with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 16 weeks.
Rabies vaccination starts at 12 to 16 weeks and requires annual boosters in...
Cat fever symptoms and when to visit the vet
Key Takeaways:
A normal cat temperature typically ranges between 100.5°F and 102.5°F (38.1°C to 39.2°C), and anything consistently above this range may indicate a fever.
Cats are experts at hi...
Understanding cancer in pets
Key Takeaways:
Roughly 1 in 4 dogs may develop cancer during their lifetime, and the risk may climb to nearly 1 in 2 for dogs over 10 years of age, according to the Veterinary Cancer Society.
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Gut instinct: why your pet’s tummy tells the whole story
Key Takeaways:
Up to 70% of a dog's immune cells may reside in and around the digestive tract, so gut health influences energy, skin, mood, and immunity.
Common signs of poor gut health in dog...