Burmese cats follow you from room to room, greet you at the door, and sulk visibly when ignored, behaviour that has nothing to do with being trained and everything to do with how the breed is wired. If you live in a flat and want a cat that actually engages with you, here is what the Burmese brings, and what it demands in return.

The Exotic Shorthair carries every feature that made the Persian one of the world's most recognisable cats, the flat face, the calm temperament, the tendency to drape itself across a sofa and stay there, but with a coat that takes minutes to brush rather than an hour. For flat-dwellers in Indian cities who want a quiet, affectionate cat without the daily grooming commitment, the Exotic sits in an interesting position.

The Himalayan looks like two breeds at once, the long, plush coat of a Persian and the pointed markings of a Siamese. That combination is not an accident; it is the result of deliberate crossing, and it shapes everything about how this cat lives, what it needs, and how well it suits a flat in India.

A dog's nutritional needs shift quietly as it moves into its senior years, less of some things, more of others, and a few changes that matter more than the food brand on the bag. This guide covers what actually happens to an ageing dog's digestion, joints, kidneys, and weight, and what that means for what goes in the bowl each day.