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Dogs never fail to amaze us. Here are a few fantastic facts about 16 different breeds of dogs, which make us look at them with awe and admiration. –Varsha Verma 1. Ode to oldest Salukis: The royal dog of Egypt or Saluki, is perhaps the oldest known breed of domesticated dog. Historians have found their existence to 329 BC when Alexander the Great invaded India. In southern Iraq, there found…

COLLAR Company, an internationally acclaimed dog collar manufacturer from Europe, has been on the market for 24 years, distributing its products in more than 60 countries. The company’s own R&D department continuously generates new products in great demand across Europe, Asia and America. Yuriy Sinitsa, Founder & CEO of COLLAR Company, explains how they are dealing with COVID-19…

Summertime means beautiful sunny mornings, more outdoor activities, family vacations, and the perfect bonding time with your pets. But do you know keeping your furry companion outdoors for a long time without taking necessary precautions can cause severe skin allergies, ear infections, and even heat stroke?-by Kamakshi and Dhruv Kumar Don’t let this summer be a bummer for your pets. Make it…

Dr Anand’s Pet Clinics in New Delhi are a chain of well-equipped and forward-thinking pet care centres which boast of a deep-rooted tradition of serving pets for more than 34 years with utmost dedication and sincerity. Dr Gautam Anand narrates how the legacy of his father Dr RK Anand, who founded the clinics three decades back, has been maintaining its value till today by a team of committed…

COVID-19 crisis has given all of us some unprecedented extra time to spend with our loved ones and our pets are most happy with this change. Here are a few ways to keep your pooch happy and healthy at home. -by Varsha Verma Rocky, our four-year-old Pomeranian, is so happy to see all of us home. He loves to snooze with us all day long, watch late night web series with us, oversleep in the…

Your dog has infinite potential to love and be loved. This love is beyond all expectations … it is unconditional and weather-proof. So, let’s invest in this relationship… just a little more! –by Varsha Verma Sometimes I wish my four-year-old Pomeranian Rocky could speak! His expressions show that there is so much he wants to share with me. When I talk to him, he seems to understand. When he…

Sudha Murty is a multifaceted personality – a corporate professional, a philanthropist and a bestselling author who has written more than 90 books in Kannada and English. Her new book titled The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home is the first of a three-part series that focuses on the life of her pet dog Gopi. The book features charming stories told from Gopi’s perspective. -by Smita Dwivedi Sudha Murty…

Today, Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) is one of India’s leading pet brands. With more than 30 stores across India and an online store, it is every pet parent’s favourite destination for pet products. –by Rashi Narang Trust the magic of new beginnings When our Labrador, Sara, turned a year old I really wanted to get something special for her. Despite searching through many stores, I found that the…

As pets are our family, just like we insure our near and dear ones it’s time to take timely action and insure the health of our pets. –by Dr Seema Talokar Growing Pet Population A data released by Statista in 2019 revealsthat India has 21.42 million pet dogs. The number is likely to reach 31 million by 2023.To safeguard health of our furry family members, Pet Medical Cover is required.…

Pets get abandoned rampantly which makes me ask – Has a beautiful pedigreed dog become a lifestyle statement? When we bring home a pet, remember to think long and hard about whether you can actually look after him like your child. Bringing home a pet is like raising a child, you need to be ready in all aspects. –by Aparna Rajagopal It’s heartbreaking to see when animals are cruelly, carelessly…

Losing a pet is one of the most traumatic experiences in life (both I and our editor can vouch for it). But the love our pets leave us laden with is indeed eternal. Some days you remember them with a huge smile and warmth, other days the tear dams are opened. –by Kritika Manchanda It is sad that we get such limited time with our pets, but each moment becomes a heartwarming memory when they’re…

The passion of being a pet parent is unmatched. It’s a joyous experience that’s full of learning. Here’s about the new-gen pet parenting and how the industry has evolved in the past decade. –by Dr Deepak Pandey The dynamics have changed now from ‘social status of having a pet’ to ‘emotional and caring ones’. Many pet parents also prefer to adopt local native breeds. You love them–you pamper them…

Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) is an animal rights agency which is constantly working for the betterment of animals at local and national levels. It is a collective voice of the animal rights movement in India. Here’s FIAPO’s story. –by Varda Mehrotra FIAPO focuses on bringing together the people who want to help animals. So, everything that we do, we do it with…

Happiness is our birth right. So claim it. Don’t hustle or struggle for it. Life is meant to be lived. As a pet parent, I have learnt how beautiful life is. Trust the process and everything will fall into place. And for all the bad days, you can always cuddle your pet! –by Nikita Rasania Having a pet is such a joyous experience. Every day is a new challenge and you learn something new. As pet…

Your dog knows how to have fun throughout the year – whether it is hot, humid, rainy or cold weather – your dog is all charged up to sniff and explore. But, it is important to take care of them as per the weather and season. Here’s how to take care of your pooch.–by Varsha Verma A happy, healthy and good looking pooch is a delight…here’s how to make our four-legged companions look great and feel…

Seeing your pet suffer is one of the most traumatic experiences. But sometimes we as pet parents become helpless, shares Utkarsh Gare whose pet Happy got paralysed and he conceptualised the idea of pet wheel carts. From passion to profession My journey began in February 2017. I left my job and made this my passion my profession for life. It all started when my Happy got paralysed. I was in…

There are so many times we see cute pet friendly cafes overseas and think when will India also have something similar. The scenario is changing (although slowly). Enjoying an evening out with friends, good food, and your favourite furry friend sound a perfect idea. –by Rahul Bajaj Out of the Blue has been serving people for more than 18 years now. The patio area of the restaurant is dedicated to…

With a new year, you have 356 brand new opportunities to celebrate life with your pet companion! Here are resolutions of Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) for the best year yet! Treat Often: Sara’s Dehydrated Treats for Pets are made with farm fresh, nutritious ingredients and all natural without any artificial additives! For the best biscuits in town, take a look at the HUFT Yummy in My Tummy range. Go…

Divya ParthasarathyI am working towards closing their past and giving them a beautiful present. I am working towards giving them a fair chance at life. All of these rescued animals are my kids. I think the only thing that I haven’t done as a mother was give birth to them.–by Divya Parthasarathy There are several such animals, especially street dogs that are victims of accidents, cruelty and,…

Dogs and humans have lived together for more than 20,000 years. Even though their friendship is known to be one of the best in the world, there are times when humans fail at understanding their furry buddies. There are many things that dogs dislike and it is us humans who have to adjust to their choices. It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it Dogs do not understand the language we talk in,…