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Pets

Pets
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Pets. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A dog owner in China has gone viral for taking his carsick-prone pet dog on a road trip, securing the canine in a cage attached to the back of the car with a funny sign. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/QQ.com
Trending in China

China dog owner embarks on epic road journey with Labrador and humorous sign

Pair have travelled to 14 destinations, attracting curious onlookers who often pause to take photos and chat.

The dos and don’ts of leaving your pet dog home alone

Trending in China

‘Despicable’ China shop owner adopts stray dogs only to kill, cook and eat them

Dementia

Does my pet have dementia? What cat and dog owners need to know

Is your older dog or cat starting to act confused? Learn about pet dementia and its signs, plus tips on care, diet and stimulating them.

With pet cats and dogs often living to an advanced age, dementia has become more common in pets but can be hard for owners to detect. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

China first pet gym offers unique facilities, programmes for animal wellness

Nation’s multibillion-dollar pet industry takes fresh turn that offers dogs treadmill jogging, spa treatments, massages.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong vets report higher rates of poor health for online-bought cats, dogs

Consumer watchdog teams up with wildlife authorities to survey veterinarians, and targets 18 online sellers of animals.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to cut quarantine for cats and dogs from mainland to 30 days from 120

New rules will take effect from June 3 amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling.

The new 30-day quarantine for bringing pets from the mainland to Hong Kong will start next month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must come to grips with risks of prepaid service contracts

Readers discuss consumer protection in the wake of Alliance Medical Group’s closure, regulating pet sales, and the prospect of war between India and Pakistan.

Trending in China

China’s first corgi police dog in trouble again, steals sausage from child on patrol

Captivating canine police officer which has become social media sensation, snatches banger, takes bite, later given formal dressing down.

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Sex and relationships

Opinion | ‘Think of your husband as a dog.’ A Korean monk’s wise marriage tip

Your husband ignores your complaint? Does a dog answer your questions? Zen Buddhist asks. He’s calling for us to manage our expectations.

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Most owners do not spend their lives frustrated by their dogs; they love them anyway. Like dogs, human spouses have flaws, but if we manage our expectations and practise acceptance, much suffering will end, Korean monk Venerable Pomnyun is telling us. Photo: Shutterstock
Animals

World’s tallest and smallest dogs meet up for a play date

Reginald, a Great Dane, and Pearl, a chihuahua, are Guinness World Records winners in their respective height titles.

Pearl, the world’s shortest living dog, lies under Reginald, the world’s tallest living dog, during a play date in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in April. Photo: Guinness World Records via AP
Hong Kong transport

Some commuters call for new Hong Kong’s Light Rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

Trending in China

Chinese man celebrates month-old puppies, berated for disrupting public order

Dog lover holds traditional one-month, ‘full moon’ banquet for husky puppies, invites friends and family, gets official ‘morals’ warning.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27

A Japanese ice-cream parlour’s pop-up, a chance to invest in artistic mini pouches and an opportunity to sample Hong Kong heavy metal await.

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Personal trainer Aileen Wong invites dog lovers to join in a Saturday morning dog walk/run/jog. Photo: Aileen Wong
Animals

Should I get a second dog? Experts on what to consider before deciding

While getting a second dog can feel like double the fun, it can also be double the trouble. Two experts explain what you need to consider.

A man tends to his two dogs in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. While getting a second dog can feel like double the fun, it can also be double the trouble. Photo: Sam Tsang
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 18-20

From a fun toy festival and thrilling circus escapade to a yoga session with your dog, there is plenty to look forward to this long weekend.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | To friends who loved her, Leung Chai-yan was kind, brilliant and brave

Readers pay tribute to the late daughter of former chief executive Leung Chun-ying, and discuss ways to promote pet-friendly transit, making air quality information more accessible, and Chinese soldiers involved in the Ukraine war.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 11-13

Quaff some Pharrell Williams champagne, learn how to care better for your dog, revisit an iconic Hong Kong movie and more this weekend.

Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush has launched an Easter collection, available at Hong Kong and Macau stores this weekend. Photo: Lush
Trending in China

China pet lover spends US$280,000 on outfits for dogs, builds walk-in wardrobe

Shanghai online influencer buys tweed jackets, cashmere jumpers, sunglasses for pampered pooches, posts photos of them online daily.

Trending in China

Spicy hotpot for dogs in China ignites amusing discussions, ‘jealousy’

Special recipe has generated vibrant conversations among mainland netizens, highlighting increasing interest in gourmet pet dining.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Gauge opinion before allowing pets on board

While the demand is there, the view of the public on allowing pets on public transport must first be carefully gathered.

Bus operator KMB has already introduced a service on select routes for owners travelling with their pets. Photo: SCMP
Animals

US woman drowned dog in airport bathroom after being denied boarding: police

Tywinn the miniature schnauzer’s body was found in the trash, while cameras showed the owner leaving the toilet before getting on her plane.

Surveillance footage shows the woman and her nine-year-old schnauzer, Tywinn, at Orlando International Airport. Photo: Orlando Police Department
Trending in China

Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate dead ‘fur babies’.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Australia

Australian woman admits trying to sell human toes she found in dog vomit

Joanna Kinman was working at an animal shelter at the time. She faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison.

The woman working at an animal shelter in Victoria state when two dogs reportedly regurgitated the toes and other human remains in February 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Gene Hackman’s dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says

The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple’s home in Santa Fe.

US actor Gene Hackman holds the Cecile B. DeMille Award at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills in January 2003. Photo: AFP
United States

Dog shoots US man in bed after ‘paw stuck in trigger’

The man from Tennessee escaped serious injury with a graze to his left thigh.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp, KMB considering allowing commuters to bring pets on board

Sources say rail giant and bus firm are mulling policy for small animals, with MTR Corp to make decision sometime in first half of the year.

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