Cities in UP to launch drive against unlicensed pets

Residents of cities in Uttar Pradesh who keep dogs as pets without bothering to take a municipal licence, beware. If you are found out, the authorities may fine you Rs5,000 and take away your pet, to release it only after you have paid the penalty and acquired a licence. If you don’t pay up, your pet will be sent to a dog shelter home. With the government of Uttar Pradesh making licences mandatory for pet...

Kissing your pets is not as cute, or safe, as you think

It is fairly common among the swish-set in big cities to cuddle and kiss their pets, particularly dogs, even on the nose and lips, and let them lick their face and lips in return. This behaviour is more pronounced in the female of the human species. And the urge seems to become uncontrollable when there are spectators around. Pretty young veterinarians also seem to have a fondness for this behaviour despite their medical education, much...