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The offender bit the six-year-old police dog after it managed to capture him in the middle of the road (Photo: Pixabay)

Stray dogs maul child to death in Guntur

In an attack that lasted more than 30-minutes, dogs bit the child all over his body, leaving him bleeding in a...

23 Sept 2017 11:56 AM IST

The number of cats in Japan admitted to shelters has dropped by around 70 percent (Photo: AFP)

Children being exposed to pets, germs early on have reduced risk of...

According to study, contact with felines, mice and cockroaches as early as three-months-old lower chance of having...

22 Sept 2017 11:58 AM IST

Beaver County Sheriffs Office says the dog ran back to the campsite and alerted family members (Photo: Pixabay)

Animal abuse exists, even if we choose to look away

While violent people often start by abusing animals and then move to targeting humans, animal abuse can be curbed with...

18 Sept 2017 5:23 PM IST

Dogs that are extra friendly share certain genetic similarities with people who are born with a developmental disorder sometimes called opposite of autism (Photo: AP)

Having a pet in bed affects quality sleep

According to research, sleep benefit extends only to having dogs in bedroom, not in bed, as it sacrifices quality sleep.

8 Sept 2017 10:49 AM IST

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Hunt the malaria bug - a new game for sniffer dogs

The extreme sensitivity of dogs in detecting odours is being recognised in efforts to combat other diseases too.

30 Oct 2018 12:14 PM IST

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This pooch craves McDonald's hamburgers

The dog, named Princess, had been leaving home at night and heading to a nearby McDonald's.

29 Oct 2018 11:41 AM IST

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Can a dog's colour impact longevity?

22 Oct 2018 7:11 PM IST

From a broader perspective, the results underscore the power of consumer data-driven discovery in non-human species, especially dogs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs can understand language, process spoken words like humans, study...

According to the study, they even process the spoken word in a similar way to humans - and in the same area of the...

17 Oct 2018 11:52 AM IST

Women who had at least one cat werent found to get the same feeling from their felines (Photo: Pixabay)

Women sleeping next to their dogs get better sleep

Researchers also added that they get better rest with canines than they get with cats and even their partners.

28 Nov 2018 2:27 PM IST

Spread over 3 acres of area, the festival will witness numerous activities and will be held in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.

For love of animals: India gears up for next edition of Pet Fed, know...

Pet Fed aims to give pet parents and pet lovers, a unique opportunity to spend a quality weekend with our furry friends.

16 Nov 2018 11:26 AM IST

Raw meat-based diet can lack important nutrients, which can lead to health problems, particularly in young animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Raw meat diet may be harmful for pets' health

Pet owners who choose to feed their animals with a raw meat-based diet may think that they are offering a healthier...

14 Jan 2018 4:50 PM IST

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As China's Year of the Dog begins, imperial Pekingese breed is scarce

Local Pekingese are perceived as having an array of health and other issues.

19 Feb 2018 6:50 PM IST