Obesity harmful for dogs? Here's a weight loss program to boost your pets health
A new study shows that dogs are at equal threat of being harmed by obesity and its consequences.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
No harm in exposing your toddlers to pets, germs – Know why
Exposure to certain bacteria around the house – mainly those found in house dust – during infancy, was also associated with a reduced risk.
Sep 22, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Southwest Airlines flies more than 60 animals to shelters after Hurricane Harvey
As per reports, 64 displaced cats and dogs were relocated to California from Texas, only to be placed in new and safe shelters.
Sep 09, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Rise in cancer cases among domestic animals prompts Kerala Animal Husbandry Department to open oncology centre
The research from the unique centre, functioning at the state-run Chief Disease Investigation Office (CDIO) in Palode near here for the past one year, has revealed that the deadly disease prevails among a majority of pet animals, including cattle, dogs and cats.
Sep 08, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Pampered puppies less likely to become good guide dogs: Study
When researchers tracked the puppies a couple of years down the line, they found that those with mothers that were more attentive were less likely to graduate from the training programme to become guide dogs.
Aug 09, 2017, 10:14 AM IST
Pet cafe trend cat-ching on in Yangon
The trend, already popular in Asian capitals like Tokyo and Bangkok, is the latest international fad to sail into Myanmar since the end of junta rule in 2011 heralded a new era of freedom.
Jul 28, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
Kerala mother dies after saving her child from dog attack - How dangerous is rabies?
Rabies is a a vaccine-preventable viral disease often transmitted through bites or scratches, usually via saliva, of an animal.
Jun 12, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Owning a dog may keep oldies active, says research
Health professionals could encourage dog ownership or shared care of a dog to motivate older adults to be more physically active.
Jun 09, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Brave young Hyderabad boy stands up to four stray dogs - This viral video has over 1 lakh views
The girl managed to escape but the boy was surrounded by the aggressive canines.
Jun 01, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Why pugs, bulldogs have flat faces decoded
All of the animals underwent body scans producing detailed 3D images of their heads.
May 29, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Labrador interrupts news broadcast for 15-seconds of fame; video goes viral! - Watch
The 56-second video clip of the adorable canine interrupting the broadcast was uploaded by the channel on YouTube and has received more than 3 million views.
May 23, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Kerala to set up dog pounds in all 14 districts
The Kerala government has decided to set up dog pounds in each of the state's 14 districts to shelter stray dogs whose population in the coastal state is said to have touched 6.50 lakh.
May 23, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
In conversation with your pet – Dogs can talk to humans, reveals study
For the study, 40 volunteers listened to different growls recorded from 18 dogs that were guarding their food, facing a threatening stranger, or playing a tug-of-war game.
May 17, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Human sense of smell as good as that of dogs: Study
However, the study published in the journal Science, showed that the human olfactory bulb is quite large and similar in the number of neurons to other mammals.
May 13, 2017, 00:52 AM IST
Assam: 75 stray dogs to be sold for meat rescued
The Assam Police on Saturday rescued as many as 75 drugged stray dogs in Samaguri area here.
May 06, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
Canines can adopt humans perspective to find food
The findings showed that by adopting the position of a human or seeing things from their owner`s point of view and following their gaze, dogs can identify whether a human has an eye on a food source and, therefore, know where the food has been hidden.
Apr 09, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
Mass culling of dogs in China after women dies of rabies?
The woman, a dentist by profession, was bitten by her own pet Husky in July and died in January.
Feb 13, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Dogs preferably share their food with friends: Study
In the first test, either a familiar dog or a stranger sat in the receiver enclosure.
Jan 29, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Two new flu vaccines developed for man's best friend
Dogs that have been infected with multiple influenza viruses have the potential to act as "mixing vessels" and generate new flu strains that could infect people, researchers said.
Jan 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Cats may be as intelligent as dogs – They just choose to keep a low profile
Scientists from Japan claim that cats are as sharp as dogs at certain memory tests, which gives a hint that they might nigt as smart.
Jan 27, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
