Pets

The internet’s favourite celebrity animals

People love a good laugh, a daily dose of adorableness, or even a dramatic pet with attitude.

Your backyard birds deserve better than stale seeds: Feed them right this winter!

Birds are beautiful creatures, and whether you keep them as pets or enjoy watching them flock to your balcony for a quick snack, providing the right food is essential. However, how much do you really know about bird food?

BARK Air: Where Dogs Skip the Crate and Take Flight

A handful of airlines does allow you to fly with your dog next to you, however, BARK Air went beyond that and decided to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.

A CNG driver and Mona: A bond between two unlikely companions

In the chaos of the city streets, I witnessed an unexpected scene that warmed my heart. While hopping into a CNG for my daily commute, I couldn't help but notice something out of the ordinary — a colourful bird nestled on the driver's shoulder, affectionately named Mona by the driver.

What do your pets need during stormy weather?

You may have noticed that during stormy weather, thunder, and lightning, cats and/or dogs behave differently, like hiding in concealed spaces, shivering and hissing, and showing restless movement.

#Perspective / Helping furry friends: How you can help stray animals this summer

Whether you are a cat or dog person looking for ways to help out our furry friends in the summer heat, here are a few ways you can aid them and make a change.

Are you looking for a pet or an accessory?

While there is no specific data, according to the National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh imported Tk 285.21 crore worth of live animals and birds in the 2020-21 fiscal year, the highest since FY 2016-17.

8 facts to consider before adopting a pet

Before you bring home your new friend, here are 7 important facts you must consider.

#Pets / Tips to take care of your elderly pets

We may be adopting a young, energetic dog or cat one day, but in a blink of an eye, regular visits to the vet start as with age many complications start to surface. If your beloved pet has also reached an age where they need some extra care, some simple ways can make their lives safer, easier, and more comfortable.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

Traversing the ethical minefield of keeping pets

What does ethical pet keeping in Bangladesh even mean?

August 14, 2022
August 14, 2022

High living costs forcing many Britons to give up pets

Stood on her hind legs to greet any prospective owner who might approach her glass-doored kennel, Harriet is a black English cocker spaniel abandoned as a deepening cost-of-living crisis pushes growing numbers of Britons to part with their pets.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

How pets help our mental health

Merely petting or playing with pets can raise oxytocin and dopamine levels.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Top 4 ideas to decorate an aquarium

A fish tank is an amazing piece of decor to add to your home. The crystal-clear water, the oceanic vibe and the tiny colourful fishes swimming in it, bring a sort of calmness to its surroundings. Not only is it surprisingly easy to maintain, you are at complete liberty to showcase your creativity while decorating your aquarium.

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

How to successfully bring a pet home

Adopt only once everyone at home is onboard.

August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021

DIY pet grooming kits

Grooming helps maintain the pet’s health and to keep their living environment clean.

February 6, 2019
February 6, 2019

New app lets dog lovers swipe right for perfect pet match

If the pooch melts your heart, swipe right. Animal lovers in Lithuania have created a mobile application inspired by the popular dating app Tinder to match up dogs in local shelters with new owners.

November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018

Take a look at the top 5 richest pets in the world!

Loving your pets is normal, but some might seem to have gone a bit too far over their fondness for their animal friends.

January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018

Don't feed your dog raw meat: Study

Raw meat, touted by some as an easily-digestible, nutrient-filled superfood for domestic dogs and cats, may put not only your pet at risk, but your own health too, researchers warn.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Korean woman raises 200 dogs saved from streets, restaurants

In South Korea, where dogs are considered a traditional delicacy and have only recently become popular as pets, Jung's love for her canine friends is viewed by some as odd. But others see her as a champion of animal rights.