ASPCA says U.S. House Farm Bill threatens local animal welfare laws

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has denounced the animal-related provisions in the $1.5 trillion Farm Bill unveiled by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, which would directly affect millions of farm animals, dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA said in a press statement that the draft bill includes dangerous provisions that would overturn existing state and local animal welfare laws, with disastrous consequences for farm animals and higher-welfare farmers. Furthermore, it...

German pharma company introduces broad-spectrum tablet for parasite control in pet dogs

Boehringer Ingelheim, a German family-owned research-driven biopharmaceutical company and global leader in animal health, has announced the launch of NexGard SPECTRA® chewable tablets in India following its approval by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. After the launch of NexGard X and L in 2020 and NexGard S and M (afoxolaner) in 2023, this represents an expansion of the NexGard product line for dogs aged at least two months and weighing 2 kg or more....

metaDog, a ‘pet’ for those who want but can’t have one

While a large section of the human population has an affinity for animals and loves to keep pets, there is another section that would love to have a pet but can’t, for a variety of reasons ranging from commitment phobia and living restrictions to opposition from family and allergies. For all such want-to-be-but-can’t pet owners, Elephant Robotics has come up with metaDog, a robotic companion. Designed to bridge the gap between technology and emotion, metaDog,...

National Puppy Day: Dedicated to the adorable bundles of joy

National Puppy Day, observed on March 23 every year in the USA, celebrates the love and affection puppies bring into the lives of their human companions. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile. There are always squeals of delight when there are puppies around. The day, however, is also meant to raise awareness of the need to care for and find homes for orphaned pups and to educate people about the horrors of ‘puppy mills’...