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In a grassy field with trees in the background, a black and white dog from puppy school leaps energetically to catch a yellow frisbee, showcasing a fun way of exercising dogs without walking.

4 Tips For Exercising Dogs Without Walking!

Exercising dogs without walking kind of sounds like an anomaly – surely, it’s impossible?! Apparently not. From puppy school and daycare to dog parks, there

Woman sitting on a couch, smiling as her valentines day dog licks her cheek, answering the question "Does My Dog Love Me?". A cat sits nearby with a plant in the background.

Does My Dog Love Me? An Answer for Valentine’s Day

We know you adore your dog. After all, you’re reading this article. But have you ever wondered on Valentine’s Day: “Does my dog love me?” Sure, they wag their tails when they see you. They lick you and cuddle with you. But do they really love you – or is

A woman uses reward dog training to teach and bond with her dog

Positive Reinforcement for Dogs: Examples and Training Tips

What if you never had to punish your dog for bad behaviour again? Instead you got to heap praise on them – sounds good right? Positive reinforcement dog training (reward training dogs) is just that. Happily, research shows positive reinforcement has a range of benefits, including much lower stress levels

A dog lies on the floor after getting a bad tummy ache because chocolate is toxic to dogs and it has eaten some without its owner realising

How Much Chocolate Is Dangerous To Dogs?

Can dogs eat chocolate? Most people know they can’t, but how much chocolate is dangerous for dogs? If your German Shepherd happened to gobble up two blocks of milk chocolate while you weren’t looking, should you be rushing them to the vet? How about if your Chihuahua did the same?

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Dr Cath: The One Thing I Want All Pet Parents To Know

Kiwi vet Dr Cath Watson hosts our pawsome PD Insurance pet care vlog over on YouTube – where she answers important questions around raising healthy pets. From how to give a dog medication to having difficult conversations around euthanasia – Dr Cath shares her expertise. We caught up with her

Kneeling next to a black and white dog outdoors, the person gently holds the leash while observing the pup's playful antics despite its itchy skin.

Vet Advice For Your Dog’s Itchy Skin

Itchy skin in dogs is a big problem. In fact, 20% of dogs will have skin problems that need a vet visit at some point in their lives. Skin allergies (a cause of itchy dog skin) have been on our list of top pet insurance claims for several years now.

A person enjoys a pack walk, managing five dogs on leashes along a park path, with lush green grass and towering trees visible in the background.

Dog Walking: How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

Should you be allowed to walk as many dogs as you like at once? Many say no. Auckland recently joined Christchurch City Council in reviewing its bylaws on the maximum number of dogs you’re allowed to walk at the same time. Dog walking is increasingly under the spotlight, with news

A puppy and a kitten lie on a bed, partially covered by a white blanket. The puppy has its mouth open, while the kitten looks ahead.

Love Your Pet Day 2025: 10 Ways They Wish You Would

Love Your Pet Day is not just once a year, it’s every day. Nevertheless, who can resist a little bit of added festivity with the official Love Your Pet Day 2025 happening on the 20th of February. To celebrate, we’ve done our homework on the top 10 ways your pet

8 Meow Year’s Resolutions for Happy Pets

What’s your 2025 New Year resolution and, more importantly, does it include your cat or dog? As we welcome a bigger and brighter year, we thought it might be fun to share ideas to make your happy, healthy pets even happier and healthier in the coming months. These range from

Alpine's Story unfolds as a black cat with mesmerizing green eyes sits indoors, facing the camera. The window and blinds in the background cast soft shadows, hinting at adventures untold.

A Run-In With Gutter Cleaner: Here’s Alpine’s Story

Realising your pet may have swallowed something harmful is really scary. This is what happened to Lizzie and her cat Alpine a couple of months ago. Luckily, Lizzie got her furball to the vet quickly and PD Insurance stepped in with a superfast claim payout. We spoke to Lizzie about

Can Dogs Eat Beyond Meat?

If you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you’ll no doubt have heard of or even incorporated “meatless-meat” like Beyond Meat into your meals. While tucking into a yummy veg patty, you may’ve seen your pup look at you with pleading eyes and wondered: “can dogs eat Beyond Meat?” And

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