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Nestlé S.A., the global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness, has acquired a minority stake in Drools Pet Food Pvt. Ltd. This partnership is a recognition of the strong foundation Drools has built and a powerful validation of our mission to deliver high-quality, science-backed nutrition for pets across India and beyond. Drools is now proud to be among India’s unicorns—a rare feat in pet…

When it comes to our pets’ well-being, their dermatological health plays a crucial role. In tropical countries like India, pets often suffer from various skin issues. To help veterinarians manage pets’ skin health better, Royal Canin, a leader in the ‘Health through Nutrition’ for cats and dogs, reinforced its commitment to scientific knowledge sharing and clinical advancement in veterinary…

Humane education dares to build that future, one kind, conscious child at a time. Compassion takes root at home with our families, blossoms in the classroom through shared learning, and solidifies as we extend kindness beyond ourselves into the world. – by Vasanthi Kumar and Tanveer Khanam

Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian and animal behaviourist who developed the SIRIUS® Puppy Training method in 1982, which revolutionized how puppies and dogs were trained. Dunbar is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Before and After Getting Your Puppy, How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks, and Doctor Dunbar’s Good Little Dog Book. His latest book is – Barking Up The Right Tree: The…

Today’s pet parents go the extra mile to ensure their furry friends live happy, healthy lives. However, there’s one aspect they tend to struggle with—nutrition for their pets to stay healthy. Leading pet food brand ROYAL CANIN, a leader in ‘Health through Nutrition’ for cats and dogs, recently surveyed 2000 dog and cat parents aged 18 and above across 84 cities in India, uncovering significant…

The American Association of Veterinarians of Indian Origin (AAVIO) held its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on September 21, with members and past presidents attending from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, along with special guests Dr. Mahesh Katra from Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Dr. Vijay Kumar Sinha from Patna (Bihar), India. The gathering was…

The All India Veterinary Clinical Case Contest 2024, hosted by the Chennai Small Animal Veterinarians Association (CSAVA) was held on September 28th at Grande Bay Hall, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. A celebration of innovation, clinical expertise, and veterinary excellence, the event was inaugurated by the Dr. G.R. Baranidharan, President of CSAVA. General Secretary – Dr. S.M. Aravind Kumar and Vice…

Making its contribution to improving the health of dogs and cats and also reducing the human-animal conflict, Royal Canin, a pioneer of ‘Health through Nutrition’ is collaborating with NGOs in Gurugram, Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai for a month-long initiative to curb incidents of rabies in cats and dogs. Currently, in its fifth year, this drive is part of Royal Canin’s #actsforhealth…

SANCHU Animal Hospital is a leading multi-specialty pet care facility from the house of CavinKare, in Chennai. It is a name to reckon with and is known to provide best-in-class healthcare services to pets. The camp was held on the 21st and 22nd of September 2024 at their Adyar Branch (Chennai) and was an extraordinary initiative for pets. This camp aimed to create awareness about the importance…

Uber, one of India’s leading ridesharing app announced the launch of Uber Pet in Bangalore, allowing riders to bring their beloved pets along for the ride. With this new reserve-only service, pet owners can now enjoy stress-free travel with their furry companions, whether a quick vet trip or an outing to their favorite pet-friendly café. Uber Pet allows riders to book a ride with their pet—either…

The World Food India 2024, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), included the pet food category for the first time as part of the agenda. This milestone is a step to create a wholesome ecosystem for the pet food processing industries, marking a significant milestone for the sector.  The session, titled “Shaping the Future of the Pet Food Industry,” was held at the…

NexGard SPECTRA® is a soft, flavourful monthly chew that kills fleas before they can lay eggs, ticks, and mites while eliminating gastro-intestinal worms and preventing heartworm disease, lungworm and eyeworm infections. It is a comprehensive protection in a single monthly chewable, offering convenience, safety and peace of mind to pet parents. Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal…

Royal Canin continues to drive scientific thought leadership as the Knowledge Partner at 3rd successive Indian Annual Congress for Veterinary Dermatology organized by the Indian Association for Veterinary Dermatology (IAVD). IAVD a full member of World Association for Veterinary Dermatology successfully organized International Continuing Veterinary Education & Symposium on One Health…

The 11th FASAVA Congress was held on 27th,28th, and 29thOctober 2023 at Hotel Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was proudly hosted by Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM).

When listing the best canine clubs in India, we cannot miss the prestigious ‘The Hyderabad Canine Club’. It has been a benchmark in the industry. Find out more about the grand HyPet event held in December and its highlights

Know about Zoetis – world’s leading animal health company, driven to nurture by advancing care for animals. Arkhom Cheewakriengkrai - Vice President, Southeast Asia and South Asia at Zoetis Inc. talks about the brand and how it is growing and helping pet parents. –by Arkhom Cheewakriengkrai

In the season of celebration, we help you pick up choicest of gifts from your neighbourhood pet-stores from various cities across India!

Pet Practitioners Association Mumbai (PPAM) is organising the ‘Meet the Industry-13’ on 19th December 2021 at Hotel Express Inn, Ghodbunder Road, Thane. Dr Dhananjay Bapat, President, Pet Practitioners Association of Mumbai (PPAM), requests all the PPAM members and vet friends to attend the event with prolific sessions. A very warm welcome and invite to all the delegates at the ‘Meet the…

Zoetis India launches Apoquel–a novel dermatology solution for canine pruritus Zoetis India has recently launched Apoquel (oclacitinib maleate), a novel therapy for the treatment of pruritus (itching) associated with canine allergic dermatitis and clinical manifestations of atopic dermatitis. With this comes a first-in-class treatment choice for veterinarians in South Asia to take care for…

The Food Processing Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised a WEBINAR ON PET FOOD INDUSTRY—UNLEASHING OPPORTUNITIES & KEY CHALLENGES. The objective of the webinar was to create awareness about the potential for growth of Pet Food Industry under the Prime Minister's initiative of Make in India and AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The chief guest of the webinar, Dr OP…