Conbun - The Best Online Consulting App

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Saroja Patil Riya planned a vacation to Goa, packed everything, sunscreen, clothes and even her dog’s favourite toy. What didn’t she pack? Awareness. At the boarding counter, she learned that her Labrador cannot fly in the cabin. Plans collapsed. Tickets wasted. Stress doubled. Here’s one truth about pet travel that most Indian pet parents discover too late: Pet travel isn’t just about packing toys and accessories, it’s about planning. From airline rules to carriers, from documentation to accommodation, your entire trip may be compromised if you miss even one little detail. Travelling with pets in India requires planning across four areas: documents, carriers, transport rules, and accommodation. Missing anyone can disrupt your journey. The following article is your complete guide to pet travel essentials in India, so your trip doesn’t fall apart at the airport check-in counter. The Complete Pet Travel Checklist (Before You Book Anyt...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr. Saroja Patil Vets rely heavily on accurate symptom history to diagnose pets quickly and correctly. Your dog is not eating . Your cat is hiding, or your pet rabbit is inactive. Nothing dramatic, but something feels off. You walk into a consultation (or open a chat), and within seconds, the vet starts asking questions. Not random questions. Very specific ones. Because here’s something most pet parents don’t realise: Diagnosis begins before the examination; it begins with what you say. According to the book Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats by Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP: A structured clinical history is one of the most critical components of veterinary diagnosis, with many practitioners attributing 60-80% of the diagnostic process to this phase. It is one of the main components that directs clinical decision-making. However, in a country like India, where consultations are often short and caseloads are high, clarity becomes e...

Written by: Anand Sen ; Reviewed by: Dr Vinod Kumar Jain Your dog has a nasty rash on his leg. You are trying to explain to the vet on call: “red, a little swollen… may be patchy?” As the vet doesn’t understand this panic-stricken description, he asks you for a photo. You send one, then another, and by the time you should’ve got the diagnosis, you are on a photo-sharing spree. The photos are Instagram-worthy but not clear enough for a digital diagnosis. Now, to send a clear image, you’re adjusting the lighting, holding your dog still, zooming in and out, and wishing you had a jimmy jib, while your pet is uncomfortable and time is slipping away. This is where you see delays in online vet consultation app. Not because the vets are slow, but because the information needed for accurate diagnosis is not enough. To get a faster and more accurate diagnosis from an online vet consultation, you should upload well-lit photos that provide visual context, detail and scale, which are the thr...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr Vinod Kumar Jain It is 11 PM on a Sunday. Your Labrador ate something an hour ago, but you don’t know what. Since then, he has vomited twice, drooled heavily, and is now unable to get up. You are not sure if this is an upset stomach or something worse. So, you decide to wait, but by midnight, he is shaking. This is where most pet parents freeze, not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know how serious it is. Maybe it’s nothing. Maybe it will pass, or maybe it won’t. This wait could be exactly what turns a manageable pet health condition into a life-threatening emergency. As per emergency veterinary literature: Delay can be regarded as the most common cause of preventable pet deaths in acute cases. Rush your pet to the vet immediately if you see breathing difficulty, collapse, seizures, uncontrolled bleeding, inability to urinate, pale or blue gums, or suspected poisoning. These signs can worsen within minutes to hours and req...

Written by: Anand Sen ; Reviewed by: Dr.Vinod Kumar Jain It’s 2 PM on a Sunday in May. The AC is running, but the walls of your apartment are as hot as dosa pans. You see your cat stretched out on the bathroom tiles. Not moving much and breathing a little faster than usual. You pause to take the daily dose of cat parent panic and ask why is my cat not eating ? Is she just hot… or is this something more serious? Cats are stoic in nature. Unlike dogs, they don’t announce discomfort loudly. They endure it quietly, until they can’t. And that’s what makes summer incredibly dangerous for cats. According to feline care guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners, cats are prone to a silent progression of heat stress. This means that visible symptoms often appear late, leading to delays in care. To cool a cat quickly, move them to the coolest room, use a damp cloth on paws and ears, improve airflow, and encourage hydration. Avoid ice baths or extreme cooling. If si...

Written by: Anand Sen ; Reviewed by: Dr.Vinod Kumar Jain April’s here. The fan feels like a hairdryer, and the AC is struggling to stop you from melting. Meanwhile, your Labrador is on a hunger strike, drinking water like it’s free lassi, and judging you from the cool floor tiles. Suddenly, the panic hits. Is the kibble too heavy? Is curd actually good? Or is watermelon just another piece of "WhatsApp University" wisdom? What works in a London summer won't work for a Beagle in Chennai or a Spitz in Hyderabad heat. Global advice doesn't account for a 45°C Indian afternoon. This guide gives you a vet-backed, India-specific summer diet plan, what to feed and what to avoid, and how to keep your dog safe when temperatures exceed 40°C. Why Summer Changes Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs In summer, dogs need more hydration, lighter meals, and easily digestible food. Heat reduces appetite, increases the risk of dehydration, and makes heavy meals harder to process. Dogs d...

Written by: Anand Sen; Reviewed by: Dr Vinod Kumar Jain You’ve brought home a tiny puppy or a kitten that is so small it fits in your palm. Within 24 hours, you’ve Googled everything from “is a kitten sneezing okay?” to “are puppy hiccups normal?” Welcome to the new pet parent club . Online vet consultations are a boon for new puppy and kitten owners as they offer instant guidance on feeding, deworming, minor illnesses, and even emergency triage. New pet parents get real veterinary advice. However, virtual vet consultations cannot replace physical exams, vaccinations, or emergency care. This guide will tell you exactly ho w online vet consultations work for young pets, and when they truly help. Why Puppies and Kittens Are Different (And Why That Matters for Online Vets) Puppies and kittens are medically fragile, with developing immunity and rapid health changes. Online consultations work best for preventive care and triage, but require faster escalation for illness. Young pets...