Sonakshi Sinha to people abandoning pet dogs: You are idiots
Reports of Indian citizens abandoning dogs, cats and other pets have of late started making it to newspaper headlines.
Apr 09, 2020, 07:27 AM IST
DNA Analysis of Retirement of CISF’s 7 sniffer dogs
Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) sniffer dogs unit of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) retired with full honours.
Nov 19, 2019, 23:02 PM IST
Remains of over 100 dogs found in Maharashtra's Girda forest
It is being said prima facie the dogs may have been killed by strangulation. That their paws were tied, however, had led to several questions. The sheer number of dead dogs found has also flummoxed cops.
Sep 10, 2019, 16:00 PM IST
Clever dog hilariously pretends to 'faint' to avoid nail trimming, video is insanely viral
The video shows a pitbull pretending to faint when his owner tries to chip his nails. As soon as the lady takes his paw and chips his nails, the clever dog slowly falls backward with his eyes open and legs stretched up.
Sep 10, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
Dogs mirror owner's stress: Study
Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden have examined how stress levels in dogs are influenced by lifestyle factors and by the people that the dogs live with. They determined stress levels over several months by measuring the concentration of a stress hormone, cortisol, in a few centimetres of hair from the dog and from its owner.
Jun 13, 2019, 11:55 AM IST
Activists slam double standards at Shanghai Dog Show while China slaughters for meat
A country where millions of dogs are reportedly killed for human consumption each year, activists say a dog show celebrating the animal is a massive irony.
Apr 30, 2019, 09:45 AM IST
Watch: Possession of dogs at a government hospital in Bihar
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Jan 16, 2019, 14:36 PM IST
US House bans eating of dogs and cats
In a non-controversial voice vote, the US House also passed a bill to ban American people from slaughtering dogs and cats for human consumption.
Sep 13, 2018, 15:14 PM IST
Therapy dogs may help treat ADHD symptoms: Study
A therapy dog is trained to provide affection, comfort and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, and schools.
Jul 19, 2018, 16:14 PM IST
Scientists develop touchscreen games for older dogs to slow down mental deterioration
In the training lab, old dogs responded positively to cognitive training using educational touchscreen games.
Feb 08, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
West Bengal minister to build hospital for dogs in memory of wife in Kolkata
West Bengal Education Minister Parth Chatterjee says there is no better way for him to pay tributes to his wife, who used to love dogs.
Jan 23, 2018, 11:19 AM IST
Dogs may become 'doggos' soon: Merriam-Webster
The term "doggos" - internetspeak for "dogs" - has spread across social media in such proportion that the dictionary deciders at Merriam-Webster have taken note of the nonword and deemed it a word they will be watching in 2018.
Dec 30, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
Dog meat business dying a slow death in South Korea as growling protests make effect
South Koreans are believed to consume about one million dogs a year as a summertime delicacy. Now, protesting animal rights activists have begun making an impact to save the canines.
Dec 27, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Keep chocolates away from dogs as Christmas season sets in
The risk is because chocolate contains a toxic ingredient called theobromine.
Dec 21, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Sniffer dogs join forces to curb wildlife crime in India
The nine female German Shepherds and four male Belgian Malinios dogs between the age group of 6-9 months, along with their handlers, began their nine month long training in April, 2017.
UAE to get first outdoor dog park in February 2018
The park will also have a cafe area where dog owners can socialise while their pets play as well as an area for pet-related activities like pet birthday parties, pet shows and training among others.
Having a pet may reduce risk of childhood eczema, asthma
Although eczema is commonly found in infants, many people don't know there is a progression from eczema to food allergies to nasal allergies and asthma
Oct 27, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Why should your pets suffer while you celebrate?
With the onset of the Diwali season every year, vets report increase in anxiety disorders, such as stress colitis.
Oct 18, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
This hormone could be making your dog aggressive
Better understanding the biology behind canine aggression could help with the development of interventions, the researchers said.
Oct 01, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Australian military vets take help from dogs to overcome PTSD
Highly-trained dogs in Australia are helping ex-armymen overcome the mental scars of war and fight PTSD easily.
Sep 30, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
