FAQs

The Ultimate Pet Care Guide for Indian Pet Parents (2025)

Welcome to PetifyHub’s Complete Pet Care FAQ Guide — your one-stop resource for everything related to dogs 🐶, cats 🐱, and small pets 🐹.
From nutrition and grooming to travel, seasonal care, and vet tips — we’ve covered it all in this long, easy-to-read guide for pet lovers across India. 💚

🐕 What Is PetifyHub?

PetifyHub is an Indian online pet store offering premium food, toys, accessories, grooming products, and more.
Our mission is simple — to make pet parenting easier, safer, and more joyful.

We work with trusted, vet-approved brands and deliver across India, ensuring quality and comfort for every furry friend.

📦 Delivery: PAN India
📧 Support: support@petifyhub.store

📏 Choosing the Right Collar or Harness Size

Finding the perfect fit ensures safety and comfort.
Measure your pet’s neck (for collars) and girth (for harnesses), then add two fingers for breathing room.

Size Suitable For Neck Size
XS Cats & Toy Breeds 20–28 cm
S Pugs, Shih Tzu 28–38 cm
M Indies, Beagles 38–48 cm
L Labs, Huskies 48–58 cm
XL GSD, Rottweiler 58–70 cm

📝 Tip: Always check the brand’s sizing chart before ordering!

🍖 Food Guide for Puppies, Adults & Seniors

Different life stages have different needs. Here’s a quick guide:

  • 🐾 Puppy/Kitten: High protein, DHA for brain development, smaller kibble size.

  • 🐶 Adult: Balanced protein & fat with joint and coat support.

  • 👴 Senior: Low-calorie, high-fiber, joint and heart-friendly diet.

Transition gradually when changing food — over 5–7 days — to avoid stomach upsets.

💡 Feeding Frequency:

  • Puppies/Kittens – 3–4 times/day

  • Adults – 2 times/day

  • Seniors – 2 smaller meals/day

🍪 Treats and Chews: What’s Safe?

Treats are great for bonding and training — but safety first!

  • 🐣 Light Chewers: Soft jerky or training treats

  • 💪 Moderate Chewers: Dental sticks or rawhide-free options

  • 🦴 Power Chewers: Natural, tough chews (supervise always)

🧃 Keep fresh water nearby and avoid bones that can splinter.

🌾 Dealing With Pet Allergies or Sensitive Tummies

If your pet has allergies or digestive issues:

  • Choose limited-ingredient diets or novel proteins (like lamb or fish).

  • Avoid artificial flavors and fillers.

  • Consult your vet before making major diet changes.

⚠️ Symptoms to watch: Itchy skin, ear infections, vomiting, or diarrhea.

🚫 Toxic Foods You Must Avoid

Keep these dangerous foods away from your pets:

❌ Food Why It’s Dangerous
🍫 Chocolate & Coffee Contains theobromine – toxic to pets
🍇 Grapes/Raisins Can cause kidney failure
🧄 Onion & Garlic Damages red blood cells
🍬 Xylitol (sweetener) Causes blood sugar drops
🥛 Cow’s Milk Causes stomach upset
🦴 Cooked Bones Splintering hazard

If accidentally ingested — contact a vet immediately!

🧼 Grooming Schedule for a Healthy Coat

Regular grooming keeps your pet healthy and looking great:

  • 🛁 Bath: Every 3–6 weeks (use pet shampoo only)

  • 🐕 Brushing: Short coat 1–2×/week, long coat 3–5×/week

  • ✂️ Nails: Every 3–4 weeks

  • 👂 Ears: Check weekly and clean if needed

💡 Regular brushing reduces shedding and improves bonding time too!

🕷️ Tick & Flea Protection During Monsoon

  • Use vet-approved tick collars, spot-ons, or chewable tablets.

  • Wash bedding regularly and vacuum frequently.

  • Dry paws after walks — moisture attracts ticks!

  • Keep raincoats handy for long-haired breeds ☔

💉 Deworming & Vaccination Guide (India)

🐶 For Dogs:

  • Vaccines: DHPPi + Anti-Rabies

  • Start at 6–8 weeks, with boosters every 1–3 years.

  • Deworm every 2–3 weeks (puppies) → once every 3 months (adults).

🐱 For Cats:

  • Vaccines: FVRCP + Anti-Rabies

  • Similar schedule; consult your vet for weight-based doses.

🚮 Cat Litter Tips & Training

🧴 Types:

  • Clumping clay – easy cleanup

  • Silica gel – long-lasting

  • Plant-based – eco-friendly

🪣 Training:

  • Keep box in a quiet spot

  • Scoop daily, change weekly

  • One box per cat + one extra

🧠 Behaviour & Training Tips

  • Crate = Safe zone 🏠, not punishment.

  • Use treats and toys to make training fun.

  • Handle separation anxiety with short departures and positive reinforcement.

  • Avoid yelling or hitting — always train with patience. ❤️

✈️ Pet Travel Checklist

  • 🧳 Secure crate or car seat-belt harness

  • 💧 Carry water, bowl, wipes, and poop bags

  • 🍗 Feed light meal before traveling

  • 📕 Carry vaccination book & ID tags

🚌 For long trips — take breaks every 2–3 hours.

☀️🌧️ Seasonal Care Tips

Summer:

  • Avoid afternoon walks

  • Use cooling mats and ensure shade

  • Signs of heatstroke: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy

Monsoon:

  • Dry paws properly

  • Keep anti-tick routine

  • Use pet raincoats 🌧️

Winter:

  • Provide sweaters for short-haired breeds

  • Keep sleeping areas warm and dry

⛑️ First-Aid Kit for Pet Parents

Keep a small emergency kit handy:

  • Gauze, antiseptic wipes, thermometer

  • Saline, tweezers, bandages

  • Vet-approved diarrhea or anti-vomit medicine

  • Emergency vet number saved on your phone 📱

⚖️ Maintaining Healthy Weight

Use a kitchen scale for accurate feeding.
Ensure ribs are felt but not visible — this means ideal weight.
Avoid overfeeding and replace high-calorie treats with fruits like apples (no seeds). 🍎

🚚 Shipping & COD Information

We deliver across India 🇮🇳

  • Metro cities: 2–4 days

  • Tier 2/3: 3–6 days

  • Remote areas: 5–8 days

✅ Payment methods: UPI, Cards, Net Banking, and Cash on Delivery (COD) (available in select pin codes).

❤️ Our Promise

At PetifyHub, we believe pets bring out the best in us.
That’s why we promise to deliver safe, tested, and love-filled products — always putting your pet’s happiness first.

📩 Have Questions?
Email: support@petifyhub.store
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