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Life with a paw friend is full of surprises, unconditional love and happiness. Seeing your dog grow old with you is a blessing. Yet, there are instances where pet parents abandon their pets in old age. Here’s how you can have a meaningful and harmonious paw-time with your senior pet. –by Varsha Verma A recent news of Spain to consider pets’ welfare in divorce battles is good news for all.…

Rohit Agarwal is an accidental photographer, at least that’s how he describes himself. He worked in companies like Amazon and Flipkart in leadership positions for almost a decade before listening to his calling to celebrate and capture the beautiful lives of pets.  (PHOTOGRAPHY - STILLS BY ROHIT) He has been associated with photography for seven years and has been doing professional pet…

Here’s how to have a loving and lovable year with your pawsome friends! Joyful January : January brings cold, which means your four paw friend needs extra care. Give him a healthy diet and remember, he might need more food than he usually eats to beat the cold. It is time to snuggle with your pet and keep him close to you. Enjoy the companionship, love him and cuddle him as there are promises…

The holiday season is all about spreading love, cheer, and warmth. This festive season we urge you to be a tad bit more responsible and show love with these useful pet friendly gifting ideas. –by Kritika Manchanda Gone are the days of boring gifts. In this age of choosing from a gift list or giving a simple gift card, we help you ‘be extra’ and how! If you are thinking of gifting something…

Standing (L-R) - Dr Shagufta Abdi, Dr Nikita Pujari, Dr Yash Savla, We live in a time when pets are family members and pet parents are ready to go to any extent to treat their pets. With SuperPets Small Animal Clinic you get best treatment and services for your pets. The team work with all their heart to ensure your pet is happy and healthy! SuperPets came into picture in August,…

While it is always hard to say ‘bye’ to your pooch when you are going out, it has become quite difficult in pandemic times. With the family huddled together in the house during lockdown and with work-from-home option thereafter, our four-legged friends just don’t want to let us go anywhere. Here’s how to handle separation anxiety during pandemic. When lockdown was imposed last year in March,…

Harshita Gakkhar at work Leo A master of realistic pet portraits, Jaipur-based Harshita Gakkhar specialises in creating memories on canvas. She brings life to beautiful portraits of your pets that will surely become one of your most loved possessions. Cleopatra and Diana Vegas and Rio Casper Harshita paints pet portraits using water colours. She started out as a hobbyist exploring…

Life as the companion of a dog with special needs can often feel like a challenge. But what’s life without challenges and a spirit that doesn’t overcome those challenges with a smile! The rewards of caring for a specially-abled pet far outweigh the challenges. Like all relationships, life with a healthy pet has its share of ups and downs. However, navigating life with pets with special needs…

Finding a little ray of hope in these tough times is all that matters. Amidst all the distress and tension, when you look at your pet being there for you and encouraging you to go on, it is such a heartwarming feeling. – by Kritika Manchanda Here are the sensational 17 signs that tell your pet is happy and healthy, which will make your bond with your furry friend stronger! 1 Tale of a…

Monsoon brings with it the much awaited respite from the sweltering summer heat. As rains quench the thirst of the parched earth and winds bring temperatures down, they also bring the terror of infections in pets. Be extra careful and don’t let monsoons become a menace! –by Nitya Ramachandran The scent of the soil after it rains and the lush greenery make for such a mood uplifting concoction.…

Dr Saurabh Shekhar, Disha Patani, Dr Pankaj Lohan The team with Disha The Team Bollywood actress Disha Patani, the brand ambassador of Drools, met the teamfrom the company at Taj Lands End in Mumbai. Inspite of pandemicimpact, the pet segment has grown and the event highlighted the successful journey of Drools and their vision to reach out to more pets and pet parents. Pet mom to four…

We at Dogs & Pups always encourage responsible pet parenting. Celebrating our 17th Anniversary Issue to uphold our legacy we bring here some wonderful and responsible pet parents who share their pooch love and affection and memorable moments they experience with their furry friends. Finding joy in little things My furry kids, Coco and Bruno, taught me that even if there are no evening…

This is a roller coaster story of a tiny pet who invaded our hearts and then ruled forever. He came to our home and made it his. Meet Caddy – our 3-year-old Beagle who still thinks he is a puppy and is the apple of the eye of everyone at home. In that tiny basket that he came in, he bought with himself the promise of unconditional love and friendship forever. –by Adhiraj Bakshi Celebrate this…

Congratulations on welcoming your new puppy home! Your bundle of joy will require ample of essentials to get you started on this amazing journey, along with your unconditional love. –by Alka Paul You need to begin with organising his training tools, grooming tools, health and safety gadgets and all other basic prerequisites to make him comfortable and happy at his new home. Here are the…

Dogs & Pups has completed 17 years…we have been blessed with lots of happy sniffs, wags and barks. Let’s celebrate the milestone with 17 ways to complete wellness and wellbeing of your pooch. –by Varsha Verma 1 Choose your pet wisely: While deciding on bringing home a four-legged companion, do complete research on the breed who can adjust to your climate, surroundings, house and of course,…

Love being the only constant during the pandemic our readers talk about their crazy canine love in our special 102nd Issue. From life lessons to change in their body language, our pets have helped us sail through the pandemic in many ways. Pets have been a savior during the pandemic giving us hope, joy, and of course cuddles when needed the most! Leeza’s captivating Casper Lockdown memories…

The Food Processing Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised a webinar on pet food industry – Unleashing Opportunities and 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 initiatives—Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Government’s outlook Dr OP Chaudhary,…

Our furry friends love to go for long drives. And the ride becomes all the more enjoyable when we have our favourite travel companions with us! However, you need to get your pet used to car travel before you take him for those lengthy trips. –by Alka Paul The best way is to start with shorter rides when travelling by car with your pet and gradually increase the duration.This will help you…

Camera reel filled with your pet’s photos. Instagram stories with your pooch and profile picture with your furry friend, now that’s the sign of a true pet parent. Meet Prathima, the founder of Pawparazzi, who turned her passion of pet photography into a full-time career. –by Prathima Pingali From humble beginnings come great things My whole life I begged my parents for a pet and they kept…

Pratapsinh Gaekwad & Chevvy Dr Vinkit Dhiman Not just in case of emergencies, even in any moment when you need help or care for your pet, there’s no better feeling than having a team of friendly vets and welcoming staff stand by your pet. This is how Crown Vet teats your pet, at all its branches, including the latest one opened at Lajpat Nagar in New Delhi. –by Jyaneswar Laishram…