Paw problem in Bhopal: No food, no walk, no medicines; pets throw tantrums as owners get restless

Aadya Shrivastava, student:

“I have four dogs of Labrador, Dachshund and Shih Tzu breeds. Earlier, I used to take them for a walk for at least one kilometre every day. On weekends, we took them to Kailasot or other picnic spot. Now, the daily walks have become shorter and the long drives are out of question. That has made them irritable.

Also, the medicines we need for them are not available, we are facing problems getting them vaccinated. Vets are unwilling to examine them unless there is an emergency. I used to feed boiled chicken and eggs to my pets. But all meat and chicken shops are closed now.”