Pet treatment getting costly: Here's why having a pet insurance cover can helpPet insurance is gaining traction in India, but continues to remain a niche area. Many pet owners worry about vet costs. Insurance can ease...
15 Jul, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
After 1,288 measles cases, plague detected in US. What you must know to stay safe during health crisisAt a time when US is reporting a surge in measles cases despite the disease being eliminated two decades back, the country is now grappling...
11 Jul, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
5 career options for animal loversRising awareness of animal welfare in India has led to diverse career opportunities for animal enthusiasts in professions such as veterinar...
18 Mar, 2025, 02.54 PM IST
Meet Bentho, the fearless German Shepherd who died protecting his owner from a tigerA loyal German Shepherd named Bentho sacrificed its life to protect its owner, Shivam Bargaiya, from a tiger attack in Madhya Pradesh’s Uma...
02 Mar, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Ratan Tata in search of blood donor: Help needed to save critically ill dogRatan Tata has issued an urgent appeal on Instagram, seeking a blood donor for a seven-month-old puppy suffering from suspected tick fever ...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
No more painful insulin shots: Hyderabad company develops oral insulin spray for diabetesHyderabad-based NiedlFree Technologies has developed a needle-free oral insulin spray called Ozulin, offering a painless alternative for di...
02 Nov, 2023, 12.51 PM IST
Just how much does it cost to have a four-legged friend? More than you could have ever imagined!Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up
07 Sep, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
L Catterton invests $60 mn in pet foods company DroolsGlobal consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has invested $60m in Indian pet food company Drools. It is the firm's first entry into ...
20 Jun, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
You may think your pandemic puppy was a mistake, but adopting a dog actually lowers your risk of deathThe number of pet adoptions and surrenders fluctuates all the time, and for many reasons.
15 Aug, 2022, 08.33 AM IST
Dogs or cats catching Covid is low but not impossible, so why don’t we have a vaccine for pets yet?Although the evidence so far suggests that the virus is not a major threat to pets, there is a lot left to learn.
16 Nov, 2021, 07.30 PM IST
Common for cats, dogs to catch COVID-19 from owners: StudyThe researchers found that six cats and seven dogs (4.2 per cent) had positive PCR tests and 31 cats and 23 dogs (17.4 per cent) tested pos...
01 Jul, 2021, 05.38 PM IST
New type of coronavirus originating in dogs, was first detected between 2017-2018: StudyIt also contained a genetic deletion, or mutation, that was not found in any known canine coronaviruses.
21 May, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
Russia registers world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals: WatchdogRussia already has three coronavirus vaccines for humans, the most well known of which is Sputnik V. Moscow has also given emergency approv...
31 Mar, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
Black box problem: Humans can't trust AI, US-based Indian scientist feels lack of transparency is the reasonTrust is a major issue with AI because people are the end-users, says Sambit Bhattacharya.
14 Dec, 2019, 03.57 PM IST
Seven wacky wearables for your furry friendEarlier, wearables for animals meant putting a pair of sunglasses on a sleepy dog. Things have changed a lot now with gadgets replacing the...
15 Feb, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
Can petting your pet dog keep you away from doctors?If you've had a bad day at work, rush home and rub your dog's tummy. Highly respected doctors suggest this.
03 Jul, 2015, 01.58 PM IST
- Deadly virus threatening Gir lions
A deadly virus that wiped out a significant number of wild lions in the African Serengeti in mid 1990s is now threatening Gir - home to Ind...
16 May, 2013, 04.48 AM IST