Industry Views

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…

The world has reached a whole new level during this pandemic and its results have been seen in all aspects of life. In times like this we must not turn a blind eye to the plight of our strays. Take a step towards making this world a better place for our furry favourites and come donate towards their next meal! Remember, every little bit counts! Your donation could be the difference between life…

Here’s the story behind the creation of CPVet. - Dr Ashok Kumar Dr Ashok Kumar, who graduated from Pondicherry Veterinary College, is at the helm of the chain of CPVet hospitals. Recalling his early days, when he was about to finish his college and start veterinary practice, Dr Ashok says, “I thought of going for large animal practice. So I started treating ill cows and buffalos during my visits…

It’s about understanding the deep connection between people and their pets and striving to provide resources to the veterinarians to help improve quality and extend life and making it easier for pet parents to guarantee the health and wellness of their companion animals. In this respect, here is the insight from two Zoetis veterinarians: Andrea Wright, Director, Outcomes Research &…

The Purina Institute is committed to advancing nutritional science to help pets live better, longer lives. Representing a diverse team of more than 500 scientists and pet care experts around the world, the Purina Institute will share Purina’s ground-breaking research and the latest scientific findings in pet nutrition so veterinarians and other pet professionals can make nutrition a foundational…

For over 120 years, PURINA PETCARE has been providing high quality, accessible and complete nutrition to meet the needs of pets over the world. PURINA arrived in India with the aim of raising awareness about various dietary standards of pet nutrition. Varindra Sewak, Managing Director, PURINA PETCARE, tells DOGS & PUPS about the company’s flagship products and swiftly growing Indian pet…