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Japan to make microchipping of pet dogs and cats mandatory

National May 16, 2022

Japan to make microchipping of pet dogs and cats mandatory

The device is implanted under the skin of an animal's back with a syringe, at a total cost of up to ¥10,000. However, there are no penalties for violations of the rules.

Low-cost sterilization of dogs and cats curbs the euthanization of strays

Life Mar 17, 2022

Low-cost sterilization of dogs and cats curbs the euthanization of strays

by Maya Ishiguro

Japan's cities have seen an increasing number of stray animals, as a result of a pet ownership boom during the pandemic.

Japan's pet food-makers eat up wild game as demand falls at restaurants

National | FOCUS Feb 23, 2022

Japan's pet food-makers eat up wild game as demand falls at restaurants

by Naoki Hiraoka

As wildlife damage to agriculture remains an issue for farmers, food distributors hope to minimize it by expanding sales of the meat as pet food.

Dog trainer in Japan installs 'poop posts' to make city more pet friendly

Life Feb 10, 2022

Dog trainer in Japan installs 'poop posts' to make city more pet friendly

The posts stand about 90 centimeters tall, are 50 cm wide and come with plastic bags that people can use to pick up their dogs' leavings.

Japan's Star Flyer to allow pets into passenger cabins from March

Business / Corporate Jan 27, 2022

Japan's Star Flyer to allow pets into passenger cabins from March

The service, which will only be available for small dogs and cats, will cost ¥50,000 per animal. Seats in the last row of a plane will be offered for the pets.

Boom for <i>shiba inu</i> dog breed arrives in China

National Jan 16, 2022

Boom for shiba inu dog breed arrives in China

The popularity of the dog is growing steadily among young people who were attracted by the breed's charms through social media.

Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for

Lifestyle Sep 19, 2021

Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for

by Soumya Karlamangla

For much of California, the arrival of September has brought extreme, scalding temperatures. Sept. 5 was the hottest day in Los Angeles in nearly 11 months, according to AccuWeather. Temperatures in the Inland Empire and the Sacramento region soared into the triple-digits over the long ...

Star Flyer considers allowing dogs and cats into passenger cabin

Business / Corporate Sep 17, 2021

Star Flyer considers allowing dogs and cats into passenger cabin

Star Flyer aims to launch the service next year, hoping to meet potential demand in a tough business environment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic causing changes in pet dogs' behavior, survey shows

National Apr 24, 2021

Pandemic causing changes in pet dogs' behavior, survey shows

A recent study by dog information website Inunavi found that a total of 56% of owners say their pets' behavior has changed from before the pandemic.

Susan Mercer’s 15-year quest to educate on pet adoption in Japan

Our Lives Apr 5, 2021

Susan Mercer’s 15-year quest to educate on pet adoption in Japan

by Rebecca Saunders

Canadian Susan Mercer founded HEART Tokushima 15 years ago. Amid a rise in pet ownership due to the pandemic, she's asking people to get educated before committing to a new furry friend.

Disaster-prone Japan to step up efforts to help evacuees with pets

National Feb 20, 2021

Disaster-prone Japan to step up efforts to help evacuees with pets

The Environment Ministry is preparing a checklist for local governments with a view toward making it simpler for people to find out which shelters accept pets, officials said.

Pet ownership in Japan on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

Life Jan 19, 2021

Pet ownership in Japan on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic

Animal rights groups warn the surge could see pets abandoned once lives return to normal after the virus is defeated.

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