Choosing a harness that fits
Why the fit matters more than the brand, and how to check it at home.
Keeping your dog cool in a Kerala summer
Walk times, water, paws and the warning signs of heatstroke.
Read the postJournal
Notes from Vaal Pet Co.
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Bringing home a new cat
The first week: a quiet room, the right litter and a little patience.
Paws, coats and ticks in the Kerala monsoon
From June to September, damp is the enemy. Drying, paw checks and tick searches that keep monsoon walks easy.
How to read a dry food label
Ingredients, protein and fat figures, feeding charts and dates: what to look at before you choose a bag.
Dog walks in Kochi, from Fort Kochi to Kakkanad
Five places to walk a dog in and around the city, with the best times, the shade and what to watch out for.
Can dogs eat rice and fish curry?
Home food is common in Kerala homes. What is fine to share, what to leave out and when to ask your vet.
What a puppy costs in its first year
Food, vaccinations, gear and the costs people forget: a realistic first-year budget for a medium-sized dog in Kochi.
How we test gear before we stock it
Harnesses on our own dogs, toys left with our regulars and bowls through a hundred washes: our trial process.
Bringing your dog to our store for the first time
Pets are welcome inside. What to expect on a first visit, how a harness fitting works and how to keep it calm.
Monthly food, without the reminders.
Set up a monthly delivery of your pet’s food and get 5% off every order.