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Pennsylvania bill includes pets in ‘Protection from Abuse’

Staff ReporterNovember 16, 20243 min

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have approved House Bill 1210, groundbreaking legislation that allows pets to be included in ‘Protection from Abuse’ orders, according to a report on Fox43, a local Fox News affiliate. Animal rights advocates, domestic violence organizations, and law enforcement across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania celebrated passage of the measure by the state House of Representatives and Senate, Animal Wellness Action said on Friday in a press release, Fox43 reported. The bill was presented...

All About Pets

More men than women keep cats, pet ownership study finds

Staff ReporterOctober 15, 20249 min

A new study of dog and cat owners across 20 countries, including India, carried out by global marketing research firm Ipsos, has found that more men than women are cat owners, and cat ownership has become more common than dog ownership. The results of the study, touted as the world’s largest pet ownership study and conducted on behalf of Mars, Inc., a global leader in pet care products and services and confectionery, snacking and food...

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PetSmart CFO holds the fort as CEO steps down

Staff ReporterOctober 2, 20245 min

PetSmart LLC, a well-known retailer offering products, services, and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets, announced on Monday that J.K. Symancyk had stepped down as president, chief executive officer, and board member with immediate effect. Alan Schnaid, who has been the company’s executive vice-president and chief financial officer since 2017, has taken over as interim president and chief executive officer until a successor is in place. The company said in a release that the...

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Study develops ways to test cognitive decline in ageing dogs

Staff ReporterOctober 1, 20249 min

It may be a truism that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, though there will be exceptions. But can you at least help an old dog remember old tricks? Dr Evan MacLean and his team at the Arizona Cognition Center, part of the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, have been working on ways to address this aspect of old age in dogs. In a major advance for canine cognitive research, they...

Wild & Wonderful

Caiman young in toothpaste boxes seized at Bombay airport

Staff ReporterSeptember 29, 20243 min

Customs officers at Bombay’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj airport seized five caiman babies from two passengers who arrived on a Vistara flight from Bangkok, Thailand, late on Friday. The reptiles were found hidden in toothpaste boxes in the passengers’ cabin baggage. The reptiles, about 5-7 inches in length each, appeared to be dehydrated and distressed, according to a report from the Press Trust of India news agency. They were examined and treated by veterinarians from the...

Wild & Wonderful

World Rhino Day: Powerful beast still faces existential threat

Staff ReporterSeptember 24, 202411 min

Saturday was World Rhino Day. The rhinoceros, a powerful, majestic creature that is found in parts of southern Asia and Africa, is still threatened with extinction, impacting the stability of the five keystone species that play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystem and environment safe, according to a press release from luxury watchmaker Hublot, sponsor of Save Our Rhinos Africa and India, or SORAI, founded by former international cricketer Kevin Pietersen in 2018. According...

All About Pets Curious Tales

U.S. FDA clears new Zenrelia tablets to treat itchy dogs

Staff ReporterSeptember 23, 20247 min

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week approved Zenrelia, or ilunocitinib tablets, a new veterinary drug from Elanco Animal Health, Inc., based in Greenfield, Indiana, to control pruritus, or itching, associated with allergic dermatitis and to control atopic dermatitis, or environmental allergies, in dogs that are at least a year old. According to Elanco Animal Health, itching is one of the top reasons pet owners take their dogs to the veterinarian, and pet owners...

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Wild Incubator Tech Program invites applications for funding round 2

Staff ReporterSeptember 22, 20245 min

The Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, in partnership with the Ashraya Hastha Trust, a philanthropic organization based in Bangalore, has announced the second round of their Wild Incubator Tech Program. India’s unique biodiversity faces specific conservation challenges, necessitating the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to its distinct environmental and socio-economic contexts, the Centre for Wildlife Studies said. While leading scientists have historically used technology for biodiversity conservation in India, there remains a notable gap...

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Boehringer Ingelheim ties up with Indian firm to reach Tier 2 cities

Staff ReporterAugust 25, 20246 min

Boehringer Ingelheim India has entered into a strategic partnership with Vvaan Lifesciences Pvt Ltd to distribute its pet parasiticide portfolio in Tier 2 cities of the country. The collaboration, an initiative under Boehringer Ingelheim India’s animal health accelerated growth plan, marks a significant step in expanding the company’s reach and enhancing customer value in the animal health sector. India’s pet health market is currently worth around €115 million ($129 million, or Rs1,078 crore). According to...

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The Eco-Logical View, by Manjul

Staff ReporterAugust 18, 20249 min

Manjul ranks among the leading cartoonists of the world today. Besides his sharp commentary on Indian and global politics and on social issues in India, Manjul produces a cartoon series that deals exclusively with environmental issues. This series, titled Eco-Logical, is meant for his subscribers on Patreon. As you may observe when you go through the selection of cartoons from the Eco-Logical series presented here, deforestation, global warming, and mindless, out-of-control “development” in cahoots with...

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