PetsGuides for pet owners
Practical guides that apply to more than one kind of pet.
The first week with a new pet
How to settle a new dog, cat, rabbit, bird or small pet at home: what to prepare, what to do on day one, and how to build trust through the first week.
Summer care for pets
How to keep dogs, cats, rabbits, small pets, birds and fish safe in the Indian summer: shade, water, walk timings, cooling tips and the danger signs of overheating.
Monsoon care for pets
Rainy season care for dogs, cats and small pets: drying after walks, damp bedding, ticks and fleas, safe food storage and exercise on days when it pours.
Fireworks and loud noise
How to keep dogs, cats, birds and small pets calm and safe during Diwali fireworks, weddings and thunder: a safe room, walk timings and what not to do.
Pets and the law in India
A plain guide to the rules for pet owners in India: wild animals you must not keep, registering a dog, pets in housing societies, and the duty not to be cruel.
Adopting a pet
Why adoption is worth considering, where to adopt, the questions to ask a shelter or a seller, and the signs of an animal that has been raised responsibly.
Travelling with a pet
How to prepare a dog, cat or small pet for a car journey, what to pack, how to choose a carrier, and what to arrange when the pet must stay behind.