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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…

Quite often we think what if our pooch could talk? Well, they do. They give signals of what they want to speak. It is our responsibility to understand them correctly. Let’s see how. –by Varsha Verma My five-year-old Pomeranian, Rocky, knows how to communicate his needs to us. When he is hungry and if I am working in the kitchen, he will make an eye contact with me and sit on the floor with…

This is the story of true hope, it’s the story of Kiwi (Bhura) who defied all odds and gave hope a whole new meaning! –by Dr Ranjitha Tiwari On 18th January 2021, amidst the entire struggle we were going through with new normal of COVID-19 pandemic, we got a call from an anonymous person asking if I could help a stray pup who was almost dying on the road. My immediate response was, to get…

Deciding to bring a new pet home? Congratulations! Your life is about to change and in the best way possible. The feeling of being welcomed at home, those wagging tails, and a deep connection that you’ll have with your pet – it cannot be expressed in words. The best way is to adopt your furry friend from a shelter.  –by Alka Paul A shelter is a facility that homes stray or abandoned animals…

Meet Dr Atul Patil, a leading veterinarian from Mumbai. Know more about his journey of being a vet, how he believes that the pet industry and diagnostics are evolving, and how he and his team worked through Covid lockdown and overcame all the challenges.  - by Dr Atul Patil I graduated from Mumbai Veterinary College, Parel. During my childhood, I spent a lot of time with animals in…

Kiko, Karishma & Kshetij The year 2020 wasn’t a good one for a majority of people. Personal life and mental health nosedived to a new low. But the one thing that kept pet parents sane was their beloved furry friends! –by Dr Ritesh Sood Pets are an integral part of our families and each pet parent wants best for them right from food to grooming, etc. Having a furry friend in the journey…

The idea of overseas relocation can fill you up with new possibilities and hope. But for a lot of pet parents it becomes a matter of concern to relocate with their pets. Know more about the process of transferring a pet from India. –by Anand Vishwanath Start Early Start the process at least 4 months before the pet movement date. Sizing Up Your Bundle of Joy Measure your pet and procure an…

Feels like Spring is in the air. The season of happy crisp sunshine and enjoying outdoors with your furry friend! Make the most of this lovely season by doing these 5 amazing activities with your beloved pet.  –by Kritika Manchanda  The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and spring mood is set! It’s time to have lots of fun with your pet. While at it, make sure you and your pet…

The stamp of love on Delhi’s passport helped her take a direct flight to USA. We are talking about Jessica and Delhi – her furry friend whom she met in Old Delhi and their love flew over boundaries. Delhi and Jessica are the perfect wanderlust travelers. Gracing our 100th Issue is their inspiring story of friendship and love. –by Jessica Haltzman In October 2017, I left for a…

It’s that time of the year when we all make resolutions and try hard to bring about a positive change in our life. Here are 21 resolutions inspired by your pets that you should be taking up this year. –by Kritika Manchanda Happy to have my contribution in the 100th Issue to make it more enjoyable for you! Not saying that I have implemented them all, but every day is a new beginning and fresh…

For our 100th Issue celebration, know more about Trouw Nutrition, a leading animal feed premix and supplement additive supplier. Trouw Nutrition has now forayed into India with a state-of-the-art facility in Telangana. Dr Saurabh Shekhar, Managing Director, South Asia Nutreco, shares insights about the pet industry and also reiterates the importance of responsible pet parenting. –by Dr Saurabh…

Miloo and Zui Miloo and Zui Zui We are always talking about girl power so for our 100th Issue we bring the story of courageous and zealous Zui. The transition from the streets of Delhi to a loving home, she was destined to meet the Maheshwari family and be an indispensible part of their clan! –by Damini Maheshwari On a winter evening, my mother told me about a dog she saw at Mandi…

A dog is love forever, whether he is a pedigree or a pariah. They will love with the same compassion. IndieLove, a fully-cage-free foster care for all dogs, especially Indie breeds, has been set up for the welfare of dogs in need. No fancy promises, only unconditional warmth and care. Here’s unfurling a special tale of pooch affair in conversation with Sunil Kaushik, founder, IndieLove.…

The time spent with our pets is unmatched. Those memories remain etched in our heart forever. What if I told you that you can turn those memories into a colorful reality that’ll be a cherished forever? Get amazing customised pet pawtraits done by Twenty-Two Tails and get ready to be mesmerised. –by Megha Jalan A wayfarer at heart, I spend my time exploring mountains and valleys,…

The past year of 2020 tested our resilience, beliefs, and our version of ‘normal’. People saw pandemic and panic and that one emotion which held the entire human community together was the feeling of ‘gratitude’ of what we have and ‘hope’ for what’s coming. The pet industry also felt the churn and rearranged for better. To celebrate the 100th Issue of Dogs & Pups we at Dibaq Petcare India,…

Apart from being companion pets to Mr Presidents, all presidential dogs are as popular in many ways as their distinguished pet parents. We shed a spotlight on some of such top pooches of past and present Presidents when we are gearing up to celebrate our landmark 99th issue. –by Jyaneswar Laishram Joe Biden with Champ & Major Four years of Donald Trump’s dog-less days at White House is…