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Halal pet food: meat-ing the needs of Southeast Asia’s Muslim ‘pawrents’
Southeast Asia’s growing cohort of Muslim pet owners are prioritising halal options.
10 Nov 2024 - 12:42PM
Hairy adventure: how pet-friendly is Hong Kong’s public transport?
2 Nov 2024 - 9:23PM
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5 wellness events this weekend in Hong Kong, November 1-3
31 Oct 2024 - 11:27AM
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Let Hong Kong dogs have day, but keep the public safe
Easing of quarantine rules for some canines and cats entering Hong Kong is good news for animals and owners alike. However, there must be safeguards.
31 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong pets welcomed aboard city’s first animal-friendly public bus service
Service considered breakthrough for commuters with animals as pets are typically prohibited from going on MTR trains, public buses and trams.
13 Oct 2024 - 7:38PM
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5 shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-13
Pet pampering, picnicking and period underwear are a click away this weekend in Hong Kong, and see a luxury-meets-athleisure sneaker collab.
11 Oct 2024 - 1:12PM
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No surgery needed: scientists develop dog neutering jab – and it’s reversible
The procedure, a simple injection, means canine patients don’t have to be sedated or go under the knife.
5 Oct 2024 - 1:25AM
Hongkongers buying more pet coverage, propelling insurer OneDegree to a profit
The company said 64 per cent of its insurees are cats; the rest are dogs, save for a few birds.
2 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM
‘Please don’t eat my cat’: Trump parody song goes viral
The singer’s popularity has soared since he got his singing claws into Trump, raising over US$20,000 for Springfield’s animal welfare groups.
26 Sep 2024 - 6:55PM
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Dog walking risks and how to control the one you’re walking
Losing control of a dog can cause injuries including broken bones. Experts share ways to lower risks, from what to wear to strength training.
19 Sep 2024 - 12:30AM
US woman behind pet-eating rumours spread by Trump admits claims are false
Republicans have parroted Erika Lee’s accusations, prompting bomb threats in Springfield and causing Haitian migrants to become targets.
15 Sep 2024 - 1:39PM
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Doodle or poodle, which is healthier? The answer isn’t what you might think
Recent research on dogs such as labradoodles challenges the common assumption that mixed-breed dogs are healthier than pure-bred ones.
13 Sep 2024 - 5:15PM
Brazilian beach sport’s star dog gains social media following, and ad deals
Footvolley-playing dog Floki has charmed social media and Rio de Janeiro beachgoers with his skills. Now brand partnerships are rolling in.
10 Sep 2024 - 5:17PM
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Regulate Hong Kong’s exotic pet trade to stop invasive species
Considering the harm done to biodiversity, authorities should ban the trade of non-native pet species that are invasive, dangerous or difficult to care for.
9 Sep 2024 - 8:30PM
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Puppy love: why pet weddings are on the rise in China
Driven by the popularity of owning furry friends and a growing willingness to splurge on them, pet weddings are on the rise in China.
9 Sep 2024 - 11:15AM
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 6-8
Get ready to sing your heart out, watch a sequel to an 80s classic and have fun at a party this weekend in Hong Kong – weather permitting.
6 Sep 2024 - 3:24PM
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5 must-shop events in Hong Kong this weekend, September 6-8
From the ‘Rolls-Royce of umbrellas’ and NFC leather pet tags to a pop-up selling cool lifestyle goodies designed by Hong Kong creatives, check out these weekend shopping highlights.
6 Sep 2024 - 11:15AM
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Sharing ‘posts of cute puppies’ could make your X feed less toxic: Musk
Musk said users might see “more toxic” content on X if they’ve interacted with similar posts.
3 Sep 2024 - 2:00AM
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 30-September 1
Nicolas Cage film Longlegs has hit cinemas, but for those not into horror there’s a thrift market, an art fair, a Portuguese food festival and a chance to play with therapy dogs for charity.
30 Aug 2024 - 3:15PM
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5 shopping highlights in Hong Kong this weekend, Aug 30-Sep 1
From luxury jewellery and high-end photography accessories to vintage clothes and pet products, here are our shopping highlights this weekend in Hong Kong.
4 Sep 2024 - 6:10PM
Are you left-handed? You are not alone. Your cat, dog or parrot may be too
Around 1 in 10 people around the world are left-handed. But what about cats, dogs, monkeys or even octopuses? Researchers now believe animals are more asymmetrical than we might think.
24 Aug 2024 - 2:42PM
China’s pet sector attracts investor bets on domestic manufacturers
Import substitution gives domestic companies a chance to bite off a bigger share of the fragmented market for food and other pet supplies.
20 Aug 2024 - 8:30AM
Do animals really talk? Yes, kind of – but don’t expect to be Dr Dolittle
Cambridge University researcher Arik Kershenbaum says that while all animals communicate, they don’t do it the same way humans do – so forget dialogues with your dog and chats with your cat
19 Aug 2024 - 11:38AM
Purrfect! How Hongkongers prefer cats to kids and pamper their furry babies
Hong Kong’s cat owners are happy to spend big on their furry companions and businesses are cashing in.
17 Aug 2024 - 3:19PM
10 things to buy for your ageing dog to keep them comfortable
After looking after his old dog Colin as his health declined, Tom Eves describes the purchases that helped him make his miniature Schnauzer’s life more comfortable.
15 Aug 2024 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong woman arrested for alleged animal cruelty after 32 cats found in flat
Officers also find one dead cat and animal waste scattered in her New Territories home following a complaint of odour from the flat.
15 Aug 2024 - 6:03PM
Do cats fear water? Can they see better at night than us? Some cat facts
Humans and cats have lived together for thousands of years and many myths have built up around the animals. We separate fact from myth when it comes to our furry companions.
14 Aug 2024 - 5:18PM
So you are a new dog owner. What you really need for your pet
What sort of bed should you get a new puppy or shelter dog? What type of leash or harness do they need, and what should you be feeding for them? A dog trainer explains the essentials.
15 Aug 2024 - 5:45PM
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9 September, 2024
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