A pet plan is a wonderful way to protect your beloved fur baby and your finances. With the right insurance provider, it needn’t break the bank. Here’s how to find the best deal on pet insurance. There’s no denying it, Kiwis love their pets. We share our homes with over 1.2 million cats and 851,000 … Read more
There’s nothing better than turning to someone for a warm hug when you’re feeling down, right? Well, that’s what we’ve been doing with our pets to help us get through the pandemic. Taking on board all the pet love we can. Research PD Insurance completed recently of 1,000+ New Zealand pet owners revealed that around … Read more
Yes, there are plenty of puppy scams happening throughout New Zealand. However, you can buy a puppy safely from a wide range of reputable and legitimate breeders. Many of these breeders use online platforms to connect with customers far and wide. Here’s how to check they are who they say they are. Keep a level … Read more
“Puppies for sale”. Those three words can be hard to resist for someone looking to add some big puppy dog eyes to their family. But with online puppy scams on the rise, doing your background research is vital. Once you’ve done your due diligence you can buy a puppy with confidence (read our article on … Read more
Thousands of instances of animal neglect and abuse are reported across New Zealand every single year. Sad but true. Want to do your bit to help out? First, read this to discover how you identify animal abuse. And then read up on how to report animal abuse appropriately. It can be difficult for us pet … Read more
Unfortunately, your pet isn’t the only animal around your home. There are not so welcome ones too – cockroaches, ants, spiders… sometimes even rats, mice and possums. Most people will at some point bring in a pest controller to encourage these little beasts to say goodbye and find another home (to put it nicely). When … Read more
Clever, cheeky, subtle or shy, cats are no doubt a popular pet in New Zealand. In fact, our latest pet parents survey shows they’re the most popular – with 69% of all Kiwis having a feline family member. Want to join the crew? If you’ll potentially adopt a cat soon then make sure you read … Read more
Most dog and cat parents want their pet to be as healthy as possible, and a big part of that is a balanced diet. But don’t reach for the fruit and veg drawer just yet – there are some common things that can poison your pet. If you’ve ever Googled “can cats each cheese” or … Read more
