Spiders are not insects. They belong to a separate group called arachnids, which also includes scorpions. A spider’s body is divided into two parts linked by a narrow waist. It has four pairs of legs tipped with claws, but no…
Lizards are a category of reptiles. There skin type is very dry and hard. There are about approximately 6000 species of lizards. Many lizards live on the ground but some live in trees and some are burrower. Lizards usually eat…
If you’ve ever held a rescued animal in your arms, you know there’s something magical about that moment. It’s not just the soft fur or the gentle heartbeat against your chest — it’s the realization that you’re both getting a…
Winter’s icy grip can be unforgiving, and as someone who has spent countless nights worrying about the neighbourhood strays huddled under porches, I know first-hand how devastating the cold season can be for our animal companions.
The sound still haunts me. It was a soft whimper, barely audible above the din of traffic on that busy street corner three years ago. When I turned around, I saw her—a skeletal dog, matted fur clinging to her fragile…
As I sit here with my current feline companion purring contentedly on my lap, I’m reminded of the incredible journey I’ve taken over the past three decades living alongside cats.
After twenty-three years of practice, I’ve seen more yeast infections in dogs than I can count. From the classic “corn chip” smell of infected paws to the heart-breaking sight of a dog scratching until they bleed, Malassezia dermatitis remains one…
Namaste, my dear friend! Pull up a chair, and let me tell you a story that has been brewing in my heart for years. As someone who has spent over two decades working with India’s magnificent native dog breeds, I…
I’ll never forget the moment I watched a gecko effortlessly walk across my bedroom ceiling, defying gravity as if it were the most natural thing in the world. That single encounter sparked a lifelong fascination with reptiles and amphibians –…
Last month (Sept-2025), my neighbour’s Golden Retriever nearly died from eating just three grapes that fell from their toddler’s snack plate. That terrifying experience made me realize how many pet parents, including myself, don’t fully understand the everyday foods that…
