Yes, there is such a thing as a dog birthday cake and we have some tail wagging recipes. You can spoil your pooch on their next milestone with many a delectable confection. From a moreish peanut butter cake to meat and veggie concoctions, we’ve recipes to delight a sweet or savoury canine palette. The best … Read more
Are all ginger cats male? We’ve decided to unpack this popular myth and get down to some fun chromosome data, seeing as it’s Ginger Cat Appreciation Day on 1st September. What better time to dispel this widespread misconception than now? In this article, we’ll also debunk another misconception about tabby cats being a cat breed. … Read more
With much of the country (and world) spending more time holed up at home, we’re enjoying increased time with our furry companions. It’s natural these newly pampered pets are getting treated to all kinds of spoils, loving that ‘the humans’ are mostly WFH and spending less time away from them. And that’s part of what … Read more
Did you know New Zealand is one of only seven countries in the world that still allows greyhound racing? As you can imagine, this means there are several retired greyhounds adoption NZ programs. All of them are full of friendly ex-racers needing to be rehomed – perhaps your next pet is there, waiting for your … Read more
Nobody likes thinking about things that could go wrong, but in an uncertain world it’s always best to plan for the worst as well as the best. When it comes to a potential split-up in future, a pet prenup is something pet parents should be considering. After all, managing your risk in other ways means … Read more
Dog and cat art can be a great way to show your furry BFF some love while spending time with your children or even as a bonding opportunity with your pet! Getting hands (and paws) dirty in this way is especially useful to pass the time in the ever-changing throes of lockdown, and beyond. You … Read more
The Dachshund is sometimes affectionately called a sausage dog. But don’t be fooled – the tasty snack is named after the dog and not the other way around. The infamous hotdog was first called a Dachshund sausage, but that was too long. So this cute canine is the inspiration behind a global food phenomenon! The … Read more
Cats pretty much rule the internet. But they ruled our hearts for decades before that. So in honour of our regal feline friends, we’re looking into some of the most famous cats in history. If you’re more of a dog person, don’t run away quite yet. We wrote about famous dogs earlier too – now it’s just … Read more
They say every dog has its day. For Miniature Schnauzer Harvey, a relatively new PD Insurance member, this was indeed the case. Not only did this dog have his day – he had three! And Harvey’s only a few months old. However, before his three good days of luck (read: well-insured quality vet care), he … Read more
No matter how big or small your family is, there’s a furry, feathery or scaly companion waiting to be a part of it. Finding a family pet can be easy when you know where to begin… So, how do you? Every family has its special traits as does every pet. For example, the Siamese cat … Read more
