Dog Ownership

Is your pet your therapy? Doctors explain how dogs and cats change stress

Pet ownership can bring comfort and calm through routine and companionship, though experts stress that emotional benefits differ widely and can sometimes come with added strain

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Govt's ban on 'ferocious' dog breeds takes a bite out of pet business

Breeders and importers of exotic dogs worried; animal rights activists say the industry needs to be tamed

Updated On: 25 Mar 2024 | 11:14 PM IST

World Rabies Day 2023: Date, theme, history, importance, crucial facts

World Rabies Day (WDR) marked each September 28 serves as a worldwide drive to bring issues to light about rabies, a deadly zoonotic illness that kills large number of individuals every year

Updated On: 28 Sep 2023 | 1:35 PM IST

A dog owner more likely to smoke, yet have better heart health: Study

Dog owners are known to engage in more physical activity and are more likely to have regular exercise habits than those without dogs

Updated On: 14 Sep 2019 | 11:24 PM IST

Owning a dog may add years to your life: Study

Higher level of physical activity and increased well-being are some of the reasons why dog owners have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Updated On: 18 Nov 2017 | 6:34 PM IST