Dog Talk: Giving your dog the best, health-wise


Your pet’s skin and fur needs will change as they grow from pups to adults to elderly dogs. How you groom them should be continuously evolving. — 123rf.com

Dogs are nicknamed Man’s Best Friend because our two species get along so well together and the current pandemic has once again highlighted the power of pets.

As loving and caring for our furry friends is a joy and a challenge, and vets spend their working lives understanding animals, we asked four Malaysian vets to share a tip each.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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