Petopia International

08/05/2024

★ ✰ Brothers in M’sia Make A Personalised Baby Seat For Their Cat To Take It On Road Trips ✰ ★

☆ Brothers Make DIY Baby Seat For Their Cat ☆

Cats can spook and stress very easily, especially when they have to travel. That’s why two brothers in Malaysia decided to go all out for their cat and make a personalised, DIY baby seat so that their pet can feel comfortable on road trips.

Their final result was an adorable success.

☆ Seat Made-to-measure For Pet Cat ☆

A viral TikTok video showed the twin brothers making a personalised baby seat complete with all the bells and whistles to ensure a stress-free road trip for their cat.

They began by measuring their cat on a piece of cardboard that they used to shape the seat. While the well-behaved kitty was a willing participant, accurately measuring its size must’ve been a challenge as the cat stretched and rolled around.

Once the general shape was complete, the brothers started working on making the seat as comfy as possible. This meant stuffing the seat with foam and overlaying it with good quality leather that you’d expect to find from a luxury vehicle.

To ensure safety, they even added seatbelts.

☆ A DIY Project Filled With Love ☆

The personalised baby seat was designed and made from the ground up just for their cat. Judging from the clips, their cat seemed to appreciate it too.

The viral TikTok captured the cat sitting comfortably in the seat, appearing relaxed and even letting out a few yawns. Mission accomplished.

The well-behaved kitty rewarded its loyal humans with a few playful bites before they set off on their road trip. ❣

Two brothers in Malaysia made a personalised baby seat for their cat to use on long drives and road trips with the family in the car.

08/05/2024

(❁´◡`❁) CREATE PAWFECT MEMORIES @ Petopia! ❣◕ ‿ ◕❣

Check out the handcrafted yoghurt PUPSICLES for our daycare guests on 7 May '24 Tuesday and the flavours of the day are Blood Oange & Pekopon (Sumo Citrus) Yoghurt! YUMS!!! 😉

＊＊＊ For daycare service clarification, kindly call the Guest Relations Desk @ 68869056 (11am - 7pm) or text/ whatsapp 81174996 (24/7)

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08/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ HILARIOUS VIDEO 💓 A DOG'S FIRST FLUTE SOLO RECITAL

This dog has mastered playing the cardboard roll flute! 😂🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ LADbible 🐾

08/05/2024

★ ✫ ♛ ✫ Styling @ Petopia ♛ ✫ ★

Simply drop us a WhatsApp text @ 81174996 to make an appointment. We look forward to styling your furbies soon! 😃

A fixed number of slots with the required amount of time has been allocated for our stylists to create unique looks for our animal guests.

To avoid a compromise on our service standards, we are unable to accommodate last minute reservations or walk-ins without an appointment booked in advance. 🐶
As such, kindly take note that no additional appointment slots will be allocated on top of our pre-booked schedule. Every individual guest enjoying services at Petopia deserves dedicated attention to ensure a comfortable and unhurried styling, spa or healing session. 🤗

08/05/2024

❈ ❈ ʕ•͡ᴥ•ʔ PlayCare™ Excursion LVI @ Petopia! ❈ ❈

As part of the PlayCare™ series, Team Petopia enjoyed an exclusive excursion with a select group of our canine VIPs at Gardens by the Bay on 20 Apr 24 Sat! 😊👋👋

PlayCare™ excursion series involves a list of handpicked destinations where our guests get to enjoy scenic walks or outdoor activity (swimming, pet-seated on customised cots on bicycles etc) before reaching earmarked spots (handpicked for safe and comfortable walks/ activity to be conducted), guests would be treated to a special snack (on top of ample hydration for an energy boost) at a picnic spot at the end of the outing. 😊👋👋

Besides activity photos and edited video documenting the excursion, all guests partaking in PlayCare™ excursions will get to receive a photo momentum in a special folder! 📸

Simply drop us a WhatsApp text @ 81174996 to find out more on upcoming PlayCare™ itinerary.

08/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ AMAZING VIDEO 💓 DOGS ANTICIPATED BRIDGE PERFECTLY

That was a close shave! ❤️🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ Furry Tails 🐾

08/05/2024

♡ ❤️ ♡ Check out Jose's BLISSFUL MOMENTS during his O2 + H2 Bubble Dip (水素浴) with Tabashir Bamboo Essence Spa session 😛 ♥ ♡♡♡

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07/05/2024

☆ LONGEVITY FOOD TIP ✼ Adding Calming Teas To Your Furbies' Diet To Calm Nerves, Live Longer & Age Gracefully ☆

ʕ•͡ᴥ•ʔ post shared with permission from pet nutrition blogger 🐾

WANT TO HELP YOUR DOG LIVE LONGER? Try these inexpensive, polyphenol-rich longevity teas for you and your dog (or cat)!

According to scientists at the University of Helsinki, over 70% of dogs exhibit noise sensitivity, separation anxiety, aggression, fear, compulsive behavior, and other behaviors associated with stress and anxiety.😿

Thankfully, one group of herbs🌿 known as adaptogens has proven to soothe and relax the nerves thereby reducing stress. Animal studies also show they are neuroprotective, and have anti-fatigue and anti-depressive activity.

Additional studies have found that by regulating the body’s stress response, these powerful compounds can help reduce the effects of aging and may increase longevity. Researchers found one adaptogen, chamomile🌼, was associated with a 29% decrease of all-cause mortality!

🍵 Using these herbs to make medicinal teas for our dog or cat is an inexpensive and easy way to create polyphenol-rich toppers (“gravies”) that infuse longevity benefits into every meal!

This is why we created this Calming Tea from our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE, using these three powerful herbs that you can share with your dog and enjoy as well :

🍃 Holy basil, aka tulsi, a potent adaptogen has been found to protect organs and tissues from physical stress including excessive noise, as well as from chemical stress from pollutants and heavy metals.

🍃 Lemon balm has been shown to reduce anxiety, especially when combined with other calming herbs like chamomile. High in flavonoids like quercetin, its high antioxidant activity has been show to protect against oxidative stress and the progression of degenerative diseases. In animal studies, lemon balm was found to have potent neuroprotective properties.

🍃 Chamomile contains a flavonoid, apigenin, that studies have shown significantly lower symptoms of anxiety and depression. In both human and animal studies, compounds in chamomile have benefits ranging from being anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial to potentially reducing the growth of cancer.

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"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

07/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ HILARIOUS VIDEO 💓 A PUP PRETENDED HE WASN'T CHOMPING THE TABLE...

He pretended it was a yawn... 😂🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ LADbible 🐾

07/05/2024

☆彡 DOGGIE MEME / EMOTIONAL SUPPORT 😆 🐾

Photo Credit ✍🏻 / Liz Climo 🐾

07/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ HILARIOUS VIDEO 💓 PORTRAIT CHALLENGE WITH DOG

He did such an AMAZING job! 🐶❤️ 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ Furry Tails 🐾

07/05/2024

♡ ❤️ ♡ Check out Maxy's BLISSFUL MOMENTS during his O2 + H2 Bubble Dip (水素浴) with Tabashir Bamboo Essence Spa session 😛 ♥ ♡♡♡

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06/05/2024

★ ✰ Zoo In China Dyes Chow Chows To Look Like Pandas, Attracts Queues ✰ ★

☆ Chow Chows dyed to look like pandas in China zoo draws crowds ☆

Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province, China, unveiled two “panda dogs” over the recent Labour Day holidays, attracting flocks of tourists. While undoubtedly cute, some people questioned whether they were real pandas. It turns out that the ‘pandas’ are in fact Chow Chows dyed to look like the bamboo-eaters.

Some netizens asked whether dyeing their fur constituted animal cruelty. Although people cried foul, the zoo appears to have placed a sign informing visitors of the animals’ true species.

Furthermore, a staff member reportedly said the dye used is no different from humans dying their hair.

☆ Chow Chows dyed to look like pandas at China zoo ☆

According to Chinese media reports, the Taizhou Zoo advertised “panda dogs” at the tourist attraction between 1 to 5 May. This was accompanied by a viral video showing the two animals.

But several netizens had their suspicions that the “panda dogs” weren’t as they seemed. After a reporter called Taizhou Zoo on 4 May, a ticket salesperson confirmed that the “panda dogs” were in fact two Chow Chows.

Other videos online show “panda dogs” actually being Chow Chows dyed in black and white to look like pandas.

Miss Chen, a tourist, went to Taizhou Zoo on 3 May. After discovering the “Panda Dog”, she took pictures and videos and uploaded them to her Xiaohongshu account.

She told a reporter from Shangyou News: “On 3 May, I passed by the zoo and saw a lot of people. The road was full of cars and there was a traffic jam, so I simply got out of the car and bought a ticket for 20 yuan (S$3.75) to visit.”

“Later, I heard many people asking where the panda was, so I followed the crowd. When I arrived at the scene, I discovered that the attraction was not an actual panda, but a ‘panda dog’.”

The sign did not hide the fact that the “panda dogs” are not a species of panda but dogs dyed to look like them. Although they weren’t actual pandas, there were many tourists waiting to see them, Ms Chen claimed.

“There were too many people and there was a queue. I really didn’t expect it. I’ve seen giant pandas many times, and this is the first time I’ve seen a ‘panda dog’. It’s quite interesting,” she said.

☆ Staff wanted to ‘fill gap’ as there were no pandas at zoo ☆

“The ‘panda dogs’ are Chow Chows with their fur dyed and were just launched on May Day,” a staff member of the Taizhou Zoo was reported as saying.

They added that an adult ticket costs 20 yuan and visitors aren’t charged extra to view the ‘panda dogs’.

Asked if dyeing the dogs’ fur constituted animal cruelty, the employee replied: “People also dye their hair. Dogs can also dye their fur if they have long fur. It’s no different from hair.”

“There are no pandas in the park, so I wanted to fill the gap by doing this,” they noted, adding that visitors can only view the “panda dogs” between 8.30am and 5pm and that there is a queue.

☆ Varying opinions regarding dyeing animal fur ☆

A reporter consulted a veterinarian, Mr Shi, to ask if there were any risks. “The risk of pet fur dyeing is the same as that of human hair dyeing,” he said.

“There is a risk of damaging the fur, skin and fur follicles. From this perspective, it is not recommended to do it,” Mr Shi added, noting that a dye job should be left to a professional.

Generally speaking, as long as the pet does not lick their fur during the dyeing process, it will not be a big problem and it will be fine after the dye dries.

In addition, chemical hair dyes are definitely not as safe as natural hair dyes. However, a professional pet beautician said that natural dyes should be suitable for pets. Better ones cost more than 100 yuan (S$19).

“As long as the dog has healthy skin, good health, and long fur, they can dye their fur,” Luo Luo, the beautician said.” This is very popular in other countries and the dye will not splash. We will leave a safe distance of about one centimetre from the skin as well.”

In addition, dyeing a Chow Chow into a “panda dog” requires relatively high technology and the price isn’t cheap. ❣

Two Chow Chows dyed to look like pandas drew crowds in a zoo in Taizhou, China. They were advertised as 'panda dogs'.

06/05/2024

♛ 🍊Blood Orange & Pekopon (Sumo Citrus) 🍊Yoghurt Pupsicles Chomping Pawty ♥ ♛

Check out CHOMPING MOMENTS when our appointed sampling pawficers feasted on pupsicles for their Paws of Approval 😃🙏

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06/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ HILARIOUS VIDEO 💓 KITTY FREEZES TO AVOID BABY'S ATTENTION

'Maybe if I don't move, he won't see me...' 🤣 🤣 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ LADbible 🐾

06/05/2024

☆彡 KITTY MEME : CAN OPENER

✍🏻 Credit: They Can Talk 🐾

06/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ CUTE VIDEO 💓 TYPICAL GOLDIE BEHAVIOUR

"I wonder what would happen if I just..." 😂❤️🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ Furry Tails 🐾

06/05/2024

♡ ❤️ ♡ Check out Hayley's BLISSFUL MOMENTS during her O2 + H2 Bubble Dip (水素浴) with Tabashir Bamboo Essence Spa session 😛 ♥ ♡♡♡

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05/05/2024

★ ✰ S’pore Vets Get New Telehealth Guidelines To Better Ensure Welfare, Safety Of Pets ✰ ★

As veterinary telehealth becomes more common, a set of professional guidelines for vets here has been launched to better safeguard animal welfare, health and safety.

Developed by the National Parks Board’s Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) and the Singapore Veterinary Association (SVA), the guidelines outline what services vets can offer remotely.

This is split clearly into two categories, depending on whether the vet has physically examined the animal before.

Announcing the guidelines on Facebook on May 4, Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How said this will provide pet owners “with more confidence and assurance when using veterinary telehealth services for their pets”.

AVS told The Straits Times that it has not received much feedback on incidents arising from the use of veterinary telehealth. But as this mode of seeking veterinary services becomes more routine, “there is an urgent need for veterinarians to have guidelines as a point of reference, when they provide such services to their clients”.

AVS and SVA developed the guidelines in consultation with a working group comprising veterinary professionals through focus group discussions held in 2023, taking into account feedback from vets here.

☆ How Does Telehealth Work? ☆

Vets can offer telemedicine, or teleadvice and teletriage, depending on whether they have examined the animal in person – meaning, whether what AVS calls a vet-client-patient relationship (VCPR) exists.

Vets can offer telemedicine – diagnosing an animal, treating it, or prescribing medicine virtually, via video or phone calls, text messaging, or online platforms such as Pawlyclinic or ZumVet – after a VCPR has been established.

A VCPR is valid for up to 12 months from the time the animal was last seen in person by the vet, although the period is also subject to professional judgment.

Without a VCPR, a vet or veterinary staff member can only provide teleadvice – sharing general advice or educational information about an animal – and teletriage in emergencies.

Examples of teleadvice include discussions between vets or vet staff and pet owners over the phone, text or online, to guide them on matters such as use of over-the-counter medications, preventive care, or parasite prevention.

For teletriage cases, the assessor determines, based on the owner’s report of a pet’s history and clinical signs, whether there is a need for the animal to see a vet at a clinic and how urgently.

☆ When Is Telemedicine Appropriate? ☆

Telemedicine cannot be used for cases that require a hands-on examination to diagnose the patient, or conditions which require diagnostic testing.

But it can be used to monitor the provision of palliative care, manage and prescribe medical refills for chronic conditions, assess ongoing or recurring skin conditions, and prescribe over-the-counter medications.

It should not be used in emergencies when an animal has excessive bleeding, respiratory distress, urinary or faecal obstruction, eye injuries, ingestion of toxins, or other symptoms such as extreme pain, heat stress, dehydration, severe vomiting or diarrhoea. In such cases, the animal needs to see a vet at a clinic.

However, in emergencies, telemedicine consultations should be as thorough as possible until suitable arrangements can be made for the animal to continue to be cared for.

If the vet cannot see the animal clearly during a video consultation, a clinic visit is recommended. The same goes for instances where pet owners cannot ensure a good quality, high-resolution camera and a high-sp*ed internet connection, or when they are not in a quiet, well-lit area.

☆ Prescription Of Medication ☆

Medicines can be prescribed – whether at a clinic or by virtual means – only when a VCPR is in place.

Vets may use their professional judgment to make exceptions when the patient cannot physically get to the vet clinic and an on-site visit is not possible, and the use of telemedicine does not impede the diagnostic process required. For instance, a pet could have diarrhoea or a flare-up of a chronic skin allergy, but the owner or pet cannot physically get to the vet clinic the same day.

Former SVA president Chow Haoting said telehealth offers undeniable benefits, but reminded his colleagues that vets are “the leading advocates of animal health and welfare”.

“It is prudent that we do not be seduced by the convenience of telehealth and endanger animal welfare,” he said.

AVS will also establish a veterinary council to regulate standards and practices – including veterinary telehealth – by professionals in the sector by 2025.

On top of providing greater clarity on standards and ethics in the sector, it will also investigate and enforce disciplinary action in cases of professional misconduct. ❣

This comes as telehealth as a mode of seeking veterinary services is becoming more common. Read more at straitstimes.com.

05/05/2024

★ ✫ ♛ ✫ Styling @ Petopia ♛ ✫ ★

Simply drop us a WhatsApp text @ 81174996 to make an appointment. We look forward to styling your furbies soon! 😃

A fixed number of slots with the required amount of time has been allocated for our stylists to create unique looks for our animal guests.

To avoid a compromise on our service standards, we are unable to accommodate last minute reservations or walk-ins without an appointment booked in advance. 🐶
As such, kindly take note that no additional appointment slots will be allocated on top of our pre-booked schedule. Every individual guest enjoying services at Petopia deserves dedicated attention to ensure a comfortable and unhurried styling, spa or healing session. 🤗

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05/05/2024

★ ✰ Stray Cat Popular For Sleeping On Stoves In Thailand Dies, Leaves Behind Litter Of Kittens ✰ ★

☆ Stray cat that liked sleeping on stoves dies, but his cute kittens continue his legacy ☆

Unique quirks aren’t exclusive to humans — animals have them too.

Take, for example, this stray cat turned internet sensation from Thailand, who had a penchant for snoozing atop stoves and other sooty surfaces.

Sadly, the rugged yet handsome feline crossed the rainbow bridge in mid-April. However, his memory lives on through his equally dashing offspring.

☆ Orange cat saw stoves as beds ☆

The furry internet celebrity was called Hia-jon-non-tao (เฮียจรนอนเตา), which literally translates to “stray uncle who sleeps on stoves” in Thai.

It’s not hard to see where he got his nickname from. Frequently captured in photos circulated on Facebook, his orange coat often bore the evidence of his stovetop naps, usually tinged black from the soot.

He once also rolled in flowers that dyed his fur purple. Perhaps he did not like being an oyen or orange cat. Sadly, the stove-loving feline passed away on 17 April.

The vet believes he may have been poisoned, which led to him falling ill despite efforts from his owners to take care of him.

He was given a funeral and buried next to his favourite stove. But his story doesn’t end there.

☆ Leaves behind legacy of cute kittens ☆

Turns out, ‘Uncle Stove’ was quite popular with the ladies. His last mate, a blind cat he brought home, revealed the gentle heart beneath his ginger swagger.

His owner revealed that the blind cat still waits for him at the door daily, longing for his return. Over the seven months they had spent together, she would wait for him to come home from his day out. Then, they would eat dinner together.

Before his passing, he fathered a litter of five kittens, who have since been put up for adoption. Of the five, only one is male, and he bears a striking resemblance to his father.

Time will tell if he inherits his dad’s affinity for sooty slumbers. The owner added that they plan to visit the kittens regularly in their new homes. ❣

A stray cat in Thailand became hugely popular for his love for sleeping in stoves. He crossed the rainbow bridge, but left behind a cute son.

04/05/2024

★ ✰ 9-month-old Cat Becomes New Tourist Attraction At Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport ✰ ★

An orange cat has become a new attraction for travellers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport after videos of the cat exploded on TikTok.

In one video, the cat could be seen sitting elegantly on the handrail of a downward-moving travelator. The juvenile kitty also allowed a female traveller to scratch its back.

In another video, the cat made a soft landing after its trip on the travelator ended. The cat was also seen sitting on the direction pillars in front of an escalator, unbothered by passers-by.

☆ Owner brought cat to airport ☆

According to Thai media Thai PBS World, the cat is a nine-month-old boy named "Nurang".

Nurang's owner, 31-year-old Kanokporn, said she would bring him with her when she came to the airport to help her boyfriend with some errands because Nurang "did not like to be left alone".

Kanokporn added that her boyfriend works with a tour company and will go to the airport to pick up arriving tourists. She also recalled an incident when Nurang "destroyed" her room and left it "a complete mess" after she left him there by himself.

Despite this precedent, Nurang has never caused any trouble inside the airport so far and will always remain within Kanokporn's sight, she said. All of these antics have only solidified the appeal of orange cats, which are thought to be particularly goofy and silly.

☆ Where to find Nurang? ☆

While travellers can easily identify Nurang by the bells he wears around his neck, it appears that locating Nurang within the airport might not be as easy.

For those who would want the honour of meeting Nurang, the airport luggage trolley might be a good place to start, as that is his preferred sleeping spot, said Kanokporn. ❣

Be right back, flying to Bangkok.

04/05/2024

♡ ❤️ ♡ Check out Jose's BLISSFUL MOMENTS during his Dead Sea Mud Pack with Chamomile & Rosemary EO + Frankincense distillate and Far-infra red Therapy session 😛 ♥ ♡♡♡

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04/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ CUTE VIDEO 💓 GOLDIE DOES ZOOMIES AT PAWRENTS' PROPOSAL

He's celebrating with them! ❤️🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ LADbible 🐾

04/05/2024

☆彡 DOGGIE MEME : BALL

✍🏻 Credit: Can Talk 🐾

04/05/2024

❥ ❥ ❥ CUTE VIDEO 💓 FRIENDLY DOG MEETS DOLPHIN

What an encounter! 🐬🐶 🐾

📹 Video Credit/ Furry Tails 🐾

04/05/2024

★ ✰ 2 Puppies Found Outside Pasir Ris Nursing Home Leave Animal Lovers Concerned ✰ ★

A woman spotted quite an unlikely sight recently in Pasir Ris — two puppies left alone outside the NTUC Health Nursing Home.

Taking to Facebook to highlight the matter, she expressed her hope that someone could help the canines.

☆ 2 puppies seen outside NTUC Health Nursing Home in Pasir Ris ☆

On Wednesday (1 May), Facebook user Ms Jamilah shared that she came across two puppies that were seemingly abandoned outside the NTUC Health Nursing Home in Pasir Ris.

They had been lingering in the area where people parked their bicycles outside the home. She claimed that the puppies were following her. Perhaps taking pity on them, Ms Jamilah stated: “Hope someone will take them.”

A picture showed the forlorn-looking canines, one with a brown coat and the other, white with black patches.

The post has since gained attention on Facebook with nearly 200 shares. In the comments, Ms Jamilah further noted that the black-and-white puppy seemed to have an injury on its tail.

She concluded that it might possibly have a disease. MS News has reached out to Ms Jamilah for more information.

The post made its way to the Singapore Pet Adoptions & Rehomers Facebook group, where many members offered to find the puppies, pay for their vet bills or even adopt them.

One user who claimed that she had called the nursing home said staff there told her that someone had already picked up the puppies.

Where the puppies are or who they’re with is unclear at the time of writing. ❣

2 puppies were found seemingly abandoned outside the NTUC Health Nursing Home in Pasir Ris on the evening of 1 May 2024.