Things to do after you adopt a senior dog You’ve been to the shelter, lost your heart to a lovely senior dog and are about to take them home, having just signed on the adoption forms. Sounds lovely, right? It really is! At that moment, though, you should hit pause…

Preparing for a senior dog There is no typical age when a dog can be considered senior. Senior is a title given to small dogs at about 10 years, medium-sized dogs at 8 years, and larger breeds at 6 years of age (5 years in giant breeds). Whether you’re adopting…

About dog sleep There’s a popular Tik Tok/ Instagram reels format doing rounds these days of people filming their dogs sleeping to an audio that says something about nappy-naps. If you observe your dog throughout the day, you would have noticed they sleep a lot. In fact, when they’re not…

Part 2: Managing finances If only dogs could trade in Dogecoin; my life would have been sorted! Hello, fellow millennial! If like me, you too have a dog instead of kids, and a job where you do not earn a fixed income every month, this is for you! Now, before…

Part 1: Managing transportation and living spaces If you, like me, were born between 1981–1996 (or a few years here and there, as per some sources), you are a millennial. You’re probably described as a unique species of humans with (as the stereotype goes) a simultaneous lack of earnings and…

On Canine Blood Donation with Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Clinic Dogs have blood groups just like humans. Their blood, however, differs from ours. So, as much as you may want to, you cannot donate blood to your canine companion to save them in an emergency. …

Dog coats and brushing requirements The foremost thing we notice in a dog is the hair on the dog’s body — its length, colour and texture. Dog hair, called their ‘coat,’ is a functional element. While it may only be aesthetic to humans, to dogs, the coat offers insulation/air circulation…

A crowdsourced list of vets across India Having your dog fall sick is nightmarish, even more so when you do not have a trusted vet to turn to. Here is a list of vets trusted by the Pressure Kukur community on Instagram: Note: Unlike the previous lists, where the order…

Dental care for dogs After wagging tails, sharp teeth are probably the most common image associated with dogs. Our canine buddies have a set of beautiful teeth requiring as much care as ours do. This aspect of dog care is often ignored by dog parents. It is no wonder then…