This 13-Year-Old Cat Jumps Rope 9 Times In Sixty Seconds, Makes Guinness World Record
A video showcasing the impressive jump-roping skills of Kit Kat, a 13-year-old tabby cat, who created a world record. A video of the cat was recently shared on the official YouTube channel of Guinness World Records (GWR). Alongside his owner Trisha Seifried, the talented feline jumped the rope nine times within a minute. The cat is a 13-year-old cat from Missouri, USA, and trained with her owner Trisha.
Tags: Guiness World Record, Kitty Kat, USA, Pets, CAT
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Long-Term Pet Ownership Can Protect Against Cognitive Failure, Study Claims
According to researchers, pet ownership can boost brainpower, social companionship, and delay cognitive failure. The research comprised pets such as rabbits, hamsters, birds, fish, and reptiles. ''Interactions with pets lead to a reduction in stress, cortisol levels and blood pressure,'' said the researcher. Notably, owning household pets for five or more years can lead to delayed cognitive failure by 1.2 points, as compared to the people… read-more
Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Pets, brain power, cognitive abilities
Courtesy: CNN
Pet Dog Learns To Say ‘Mama’ Before Toddler; Video Goes Viral
A toddler and a dog sat together in a video published on Twitter by Good News Correspondent. The parents encouraged the baby to say the word "mama" as the video progresses. They even offer the toddler a bit of food in an attempt to get him to say the phrase. However, before the child can respond, the doggo steals… read-more
Tags: Pets, dog, Viral video, Youtube, Australia
Courtesy: India Today
Man Claims He Saw ‘Ghost Dog’ Playing With His Pet In Viral CCTV Video
A guy from Australia was shocked when he saw his pet puppy Ryder interacting with a 'ghost dog' in his garden on scary CCTV footage. Caters News Agency uploaded the 31-second video on YouTube, and it has already received over 7 lakh views. Users on social media, on the other hand, refused to believe the dog was a ghost and expressed their disbelief in the… read-more
Tags: Viral video, ghost stories, Australia, Pets, dog
Courtesy: India Today
Bengaluru To Make Microchipping Of Pet Dogs Mandatory
In Bengaluru, pet dogs may have 11-digit microchips that provide information on the owner, immunization, age, and breed. It will be implanted in the pet's neck. If a pet parent fails to register, a fee of Rs 1,000 will be assessed, along with Rs 300 per day until registration is completed. The law will be released in 15 days. The act makes it illegal to raise violent and hound breeds.
Tags: Bangalore, Pets, dog, New Law, microchips
Courtesy: Bangalore Mirror
Noida Authority Launches App For Pet Registration
Noida Authority launched a pet registration app for pet owners. Pet owners are obliged to register their pet on the app within 15 days of purchasing a license from the concerned authority. The license fee is Rs.1000 per year. Non-pet owners can use the app for filing a complaint if a pet litters in a public place or creates disruptions. As of now, the app is available only on Android.
Tags: Pets, Noida, Registration app, Chief executive officer
Courtesy: ANI News
Chennai Civic Body To Launch Online Portal For Pet Licenses
Making it convenient to acquire a pet license, the Greater Chennai Corporation has planned to launch an online registration system on their website. The registrants will also get a free anti-rabies vaccine for pets from the civic bodies’ veterinary clinics. Through this mechanism, the GCC eyes keeping a count of the licensed dogs. Currently, hardly 15% owner obtain licenses. Moreover, the corporation will also monitor complaints from… read-more
Tags: Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Pets, Pet License
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Delhi To Have Its First Pet Crematorium With Priest To Perform Rituals
Delhi will soon get its first animal crematorium for cats and dogs in the Dwarka sector. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation will build the crematorium spread over 700 square metres, where animals will be cremated with rituals presided by priests. While the owners will have to pay Rs 2,000 for dogs weighing up to 30 kg, Rs 3,000 will be charged for over 30-kg pets. The crematorium will be built under Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model… read-more
Tags: Pets, dog crematorium, Delhi, municipal corporation
Courtesy: Times Now News
Alcohol Based Human Sanitizers May Harm Pets, Suggests Vet Anushka
Anushka Iyer, founder of Wiggles.in, a veterinarian website, has advised that spraying human sanitizers on pets can harm them badly. The alcohol and hydrogen peroxide based human sanitizers may result in severe health-effects including unconsciousness, blurry sight, and even vomiting, she added. However, one can try vet-approved pet sanitizers which contain Benzalkonium Chloride, a natural germ killer. Pet sanitizers are safe even if the pets… read-more
Tags: Lifestyle, Pets, pet care, Sanitization
Courtesy: The Indian Express