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Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Souvik Sadhukhan One day you’re relaxing on the sofa and the next, you realise that your home has been lightly snowed on, except the snow is your dog’s hair. If you’re constantly dodging tumbleweeds of hair and if your living room seems similar to the “True North” from Game of Thrones. Indian dog parents know the struggle of finding dog hair in their chai, on their new black trousers from Zudio, and somehow inside the fridge. Hair shedding is a natural part of the coat renewal cycle in dogs. However, sometimes the amount of fur coming off your dog can be suspicious. Many dog parents wonder, “Why is my dog shedding too much?” Excessive dog shedding is regarded as one of the most common things veterinarians and pet groomers hear from dog parents. Veterinary literature suggests that shedding patterns in dogs depend on factors like breed genetics, environmental conditions, hormones, nutrition, and overall health status. Simply said, shedding ...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Souvik Sadhukhan Congratulations! For bringing home a "Purr-sonal" roommate. While most kittens can be litter trained within 3–7 days, you need to ensure that you have set the stage correctly by placing an open box in a quiet corner, using sandy litter, and guiding them after meals. From an evolutionary perspective, cats are "Cleanliness Freaks." Their wild ancestors used to bury waste to hide its scent from predators, a ritual your kitten is also hardwired to follow instinctively. You aren't teaching a new skill; you're just pointing out the designated washroom to perform this ritual. As per feline veterinary literature, litter box habits in cats develop through scent recognition, environmental cues, and early repetition from kittenhood. The sooner a kitten associates the correct location with elimination, the faster the behaviour becomes automatic. However, our lives aren’t always a Bollywood movie. Sometimes, ...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Souvik Sadhukhan Dog grooming in India typically costs anywhere between ₹500 and ₹3,500. But let’s be frank: most dog parents don’t actually think about grooming budget until their dog starts looking like a dusty jhadoo (broom) with eyes. One day, you have a sleek puppy; the next, you’re living with a sentient carpet that smells vaguely like damp socks and "monsoon adventure." Professional dog groomers regularly meet labradors who believe rolling in mud is a legitimate lifestyle choice, Shih Tzus whose fur becomes a biodiversity park if you skip even one brushing session, and Huskies who shed enough hair that your Nanima can knit a full sweater. Every time a dog parent walks into a dog grooming salon, they have only one question: "Why does his haircut cost more than mine?" Here’s why: Grooming a dog isn't just a bath and a blow-dry. It’s a medical check-up disguised as a high-stakes spa treatment. Veterinary resea...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Jyothirmaye This fact might surprise many dog owners. A dog can lose nearly 75% of kidney function before obvious symptoms appear. By the time dog owners notice something is wrong, a dog’s kidneys have been quietly struggling for months, or sometimes even years. If your dog is suddenly drinking more water, like it’s going out of fashion. Or if they are peeing more than usual and seem a little tired. These small clues are often considered the first whispers of chronic kidney disease in dogs (CKD). Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), sometimes also called chronic renal failure in dogs, is a progressive loss of kidney function over time. While this disease has no cure currently, modern veterinary medicine has made remarkable progress in managing the disease. With timely diagnosis, dietary management, and proper treatment, many dogs can live for years with a good quality of life. The following guide will break down everything dog parents need to ...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Jyothirmaye One morning, you notice that your cat is looking a bit golu-molu. She suddenly seems rounder than usual, is sleeping more than an unemployed person, and eating like she wants to win a local food-eating competition. Adding to all these, she’s following you everywhere like your shadow, even into the bathroom. Naturally, your brain jumps to two conclusions: either she’s been secretly eating the ice cream you planned to eat, or you’re about to become a "Grand-cat-parent." For cat parents, this situation raises a lot of questions. How can I tell if my cat is pregnant? What are the early signs? And when should I see a veterinarian? Unlike human pregnancies that span over a period of nine long months filled with pyaar and achaar, cat gestation period is a total sprint. Cats finish this entire biological project in just 63–67 days , that’s just nine weeks! And because this period moves so fast, the physical and behavioral c...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Jyothirmaye If your cat could run its own nutrition blog, every article would have this same step-by-step guide: Step 1: Demand food. Step 2: Reject food. Step 3: Demand different food. Anyone who has a cat as their permanent roommate knows this routine. You buy a perfectly good bag of kibble. But your cat stares at it like you’ve served them a piece of cardboard. And when wet food comes out, suddenly they turn into Gordon Ramsay to judge your cooking skills. The debate between dry cat food and wet cat food has been there for years. Some cat owners think that wet food is healthier because of the moisture and hydration. Others believe that dry food is better because it’s convenient and helps with dental care. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that their bodies have evolved to depend on animal protein and specific nutrients like arachidonic acid, taurine, and vitamin A from animal sources. When cat owners understand how wet and d...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Jyothirmaye Why Nail Trimming Matters More Than You Think If you have lived with a dog for long enough, you are probably aware of the sound. Click. Click. Click-click-click. Your dog strolling across the floor, sounding like a background dancer in Bollywood doing a tap routine. However, those paws aren't just loud. They’re a health hazard. Overgrown nails in dogs force toes to twist, leading to joint pain and “Jodon ka dard” arthritis that malish can’t fix. A 2026 study argues that overgrown nails alter a dog’s natural paw posture, which may force the toes to twist slightly upward. Over time, this may shift weight onto joints in unnatural ways, leading to discomfort, arthritis, and even spinal strain. But still, nail trimming is one of the most dreadful tasks, even more than a surprise visit from picky relatives. Dogs panic, you panic, and suddenly there’s “Wrestlemania” in the living room and clippers disappear mysteriously into kit...