Creature Companions - May 2016

While dogs and cats continue to remain favourite pets in India, not everyone can accommodate them in their homes. Hence, if you don't have enough space for a big pet or if your landlord gives a strict ‘No’, don’t feel sad about it. You are still left with some other adorable options.

Here in the May Cover Story, we bring you some of the friendly palm-sized options you will love to have in your house. Small pets come in different shapes and sizes and sometimes it’s hard to know which one is right for you and your family. Whether you want a pet to interact or a tiny animal to watch at a distance, the current issue will help you select the best furry friend.

With summer around the corner, we provide some care tips to help your exotic dog beat the heat in this edition. Our regular author Dr A C Beynen talks about therapeutic de-stressing food for cats in Pet Nutrition section and Kenny Coogan shares a piece of writing about nail clipping in cats and parrots.