We humans learn from an early age that brushing our teeth twice a day is non-negotiable. But when it comes to dog teeth cleaning, many pet parents are clueless. In fact, we’d guess many (most?) dog owners never brush their dog’s teeth. If you’re guilty of neglecting the doggy toothbrush, you’re not alone. But dogs … Read more
Cat microchips are fast becoming the new normal, catching up with their dog microchip cousin. However, while microchipping is mandatory for all dogs in New Zealand, in a lot of our regions microchips aren’t a legal must-have for cats. That said, you’ll probably find almost every cat and his neighbour has, or will soon have, … Read more
How long do cats live? It’s a significant question for many Kiwis when planning to become a first time pet owner. For instance, a puss with a five-year lifespan requires vastly different spending to one likely to live for 20 years. Knowing your furry friend’s potential lifespan provides a great insight into your financial planning needs … Read more
Dog vision is a topic that at once begs the question ‘can dogs see colour’? It’s a perplexing one, because although our dog’s right here, he or she can’t let the cat out of the bag. So, to speak. And despite that wagging tail and the high-tech world around us, a dog translator device has … Read more
How were cats domesticated? It’s an interesting question because the facts are still being debated. Animal experts, scientists and historians can’t seem to agree on when or where our contemporary feline came about. Although no one’s quite able to let the cat out of the bag, there are plausible theories, in fact, some agree more … Read more
It’s international Take Your Dog to Work Day on 25th June! Hooray for perky pooches visiting the workplace across New Zealand. The daily toil is never more fun than when you can bring your dog to work, right… And our furry friends couldn’t agree more, because their favourite thing is staying close to their human. … Read more
The Maltese dog may be on the small side, but it sure packs a punch when it comes to a big heart. Extremely devoted and loving, these perky pups love to be at your side every minute of the day, or better still on your lap. Maltese may look like characters straight out of a … Read more
If you’re faced with the question “my dog bit me, what should I do about it” then you probably already know that you need to take action, fast. Luckily, a dog who bit you very rarely is a lost cause. There are a lot of reasons that dogs bite, and in many cases, it can … Read more
Not so long ago, the idea of microchipping pets still seemed like sci-fi and gave some pet parents the shivers. The dog microchip these days is not only normal but for Kiwi dogs it’s also mandatory (and in some regions, for cats too). Since our dogs can’t explain what it feels like to be microchipped, … Read more
Why do cats love catnip (yes, we know not all but the vast majority do!)? If you and I were to eat a leaf or rub it on our face, not much would happen. So how does it make our cat feel, and why. Is it like drinking double – no, make that triple – … Read more
