SRINAGAR, Feb. 3 -- Dr. S. Altaf Gilani, Superintendent of Central Veterinary Hospital, along with other officials, addressed a press conference to clarify recent misconceptions regarding pet management in Kashmir. The conference was organized in response to concerns triggered by a misleadingly edited clip from a podcast, which had caused unnecessary panic among pet owners in the region.

Dr. Gilani emphasized the necessity of mandatory deworming and vaccination for pets, highlighting their role in preventing zoonotic diseases-ailments that can be transmitted from animals to humans. He also stressed the importance of pet hygiene, advocating for regular grooming, cleanliness, and veterinary check-ups to safeguard both pet and public health...