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Alia Bhatt reveals valuable life lessons her cats taught her: '...and just sleep'

February 11, 2026 5:57 pm

Detachment in high-stress situations can lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), aiding in better decision-making and preventing burnout.

This is what happens to your pet’s hormones after sterilisation, beyond reproduction

February 05, 2026 3:00 pm

Spaying or neutering doesn’t just prevent pregnancy. From metabolism and weight gain to behaviour and long-term health, a vet explains how hormonal shifts after sterilisation quietly reshape a pet’s body.

These pets are armored, spiky and pricey. Poachers want to cash in

January 28, 2026 7:33 pm

Demand for live specimens is leading unscrupulous sellers to poach isopods from protected areas, according to a paper published in October in the journal Conservation Biology.

How your pet’s gut health affects behaviour and aggression

January 22, 2026 4:58 pm

Sudden irritability, anxiety, or aggression in pets isn’t always a training issue. A veterinarian explains how gut health and the gut-brain axis can quietly influence mood, stress, and behaviour in animals.

To love today is to grieve one day: On the dog’s eye view in ‘Good Boy’

January 21, 2026 11:30 am

Human children grow up to become adults who understand love as something mutual, fragile and contingent. They learn that loss itself is a condition of attachment. Do our “fur babies” understand it the same way?

Yes, its true: the polar bear's fur is not actually white

January 17, 2026 2:00 pm

Polar bears were listed as a threatened species in the US under the Endangered Species Act in May 2008.

Kim Kardashian recalls one of her early job experiences -- dog walking for Madonna

January 11, 2026 2:26 pm

"I would walk her dog, when I was 8 years old and she would pay me in..remember those jelly neon rubber bracelets? She paid me in those," recalled Kardashian.

Shalini Pandey on her 2026 career outlook, nepotism, diet, and why ageing is a privilege: 'My body responds best to balance'

February 03, 2026 10:14 am

Shalini Pandey on how she prioritises balance in her diet, enjoys home-cooked meals and maintains fitness through strength training and yoga.

Yearender 2025: Pet influencers steal spotlight and hearts this year

January 02, 2026 11:00 am

In the race to create content, pet parents reiterate the importance of prioritising their pet's health, wellness and safety.

5 human foods that can be highly toxic for your cat

January 01, 2026 11:25 am

Nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans contain high levels of fats and oils. These excessive fats can cause diarrhea, vomiting and even pancreatitis in cats.

PETS PHOTOS

Top pet-friendly destinations

December 03, 2025 10:06 am

Thinking of taking your pet along with you while travelling this time? Here are top six pet friendly destinations that you need to go to right now.

In pictures: 'Championship Cat Show' enthralls pet lovers in Bengaluru

September 19, 2023 2:43 pm

With over 200 cat participants, various breeds like Persians, Maine Coon, Bengal, and our very own IndiMau stole the show

Pet Fed, India's biggest pet carnival, returns to Mumbai after three-year gap; see pics

January 29, 2023 12:32 pm

After a gap of three years, Pet Fed, an annual pet carnival, is back at Mumbai.

These pet illustrations depict their personalities rather accurately

April 06, 2016 7:03 pm

Chris Beetow illustrates people's pets keeping in mind their personalities as described by their humans.

When pets played dress-up

November 04, 2015 5:27 pm

There is something to be said about animals in cute costumes, or even scary ones — that look cute as well. At a recent event in Manila, the Philippines, pets and their owners dressed up in cute Halloween outfits.

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