Happy Chinese New Year 2025! Chinese New Year – also known as Lunar New Year and as the Spring Festival – essentially marks the tides of the new year and changing of the seasons. In 2025, it’s time to celebrate the next Chinese Zodiac animal: the snake. That’s right, this year is the Year of … Read more
When it comes to pet safety in the summer, a little preparation can make all the difference. Whether you’re worried about dogs in summer heat or need tips for keeping cats cool in summer, protecting your furkids should always be a top priority. Summer fun brings its fair share of challenges, think heat stroke, poisonous … Read more
Water safety in NZ is a top priority for all of us, especially as temperatures rise for the summer months. Whether it’s a dog swimming in a pool or splashing at the beach, water safety is just as important for our furry friends as it is for our human kids. Many of us send our … Read more
Hot summer days might be the stuff of postcards, but they can be tough on your pets. Fur babies can’t just grab an icy cold drink, slip on some sunnies, and head out for a swim on their own. That’s why it’s up to you to know how to keep pets safe in summer. Whether … Read more
When it comes to the most valuable Christmas gift for your dog or cat’s health, pet insurance really does top the list. Though the festive season is one of the most joyous times of the year, it also comes with more risks to our dogs and cats. Think pet health risks like tinsel tangles, accidental … Read more
Pet parenting has never been more popular, with Kiwis owning 4.6 million pets. But this high demand for fur kids (and a seasonal increase every festive period) isn’t always a good thing for animals. Kitten mills are a big problem in NZ, as is the huge number of abandoned cats in our animal adoption shelters. … Read more
Christmas is a time to relax with our nearest and dearest. If your dogs and cats aren’t part of the ‘close family’ umbrella, then…umm…you’re doing it wrong! Loads of us will put a little pet pressie under the tree or give our furkids a special treat for dinner. Some even invite them to join the … Read more
Summer is on our doorstep and if you’re anything like us you’re just jumping for joy at the idea of taking your dog on holiday with you. Outdoors and pups go together like peanut butter and jelly, and travelling with pets has become more popular than ever before. But do you know what responsible dog … Read more
A ban on greyhound racing in NZ has just been announced. For dog lovers, the most significant thing to note is that thousands of greyhounds will need to be rehomed over the next 20 months as the sport is phased out. PD strongly supports greyhound adoption in NZ: “PD has strong relationships with greyhound rehoming … Read more
Did you know that ”accidental ingestion’ – basically your dog swallowing something they shouldn’t – was a top claim type this past year? And we don’t just mean the usual suspects like chocolate. In fact, harmful foreign bodies can range from items in your pantry through to toys, medication and clothing. In this article, we … Read more
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