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Our Guide to a Pet Friendly Diwali 2026

Are you ready for Diwali 2026? With celebrations and Diwali fireworks planned across Auckland and beyond, this 5-day festival is set to be just as

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Researching Puppies for Sale in NZ? Here’s How to Buy Right

Let us guess… you’re Googling “puppies for sale NZ” because you think you’re ready to bring a happy fur ball into your life? We’re sure loads of adorable potential fur kids are staring back at you from your screen. But are you clued up on everything you need to know

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Does My Dog Need Braces for Good Dental Health?

National Oral Health Day on the first Friday of every November isn’t just for humans – it’s for pets too! We all have teeth and we want them to last. On the topic of dog dental health, you may have heard about dog braces from your veterinary dentist. Just like

How Many Times a Day Should a Dog Eat?

Are you planning on bringing home a new pooch? If the answer’s yes, then there’s also probably a million questions running through your mind right now. Questions like should you get a basket or kennel? What lead should you get? How many times a day should a dog eat? Best

Meet the Young at Heart and Super-Smart Burmese Cat

If the sentiment, “you’re only as old as you feel” resonates with you, then the Burmese cat can be your spirit animal. It may be the companion you’ve been searching for! Check out this breed profile for the Burmese cats in NZ and beyond, for more about this charming feline.

Devon Rex: Breed Profile, Health, and History

The Devon Rex cat is a super friendly, obscure little furball with a lot of love to give. Their big, elfin ears give them an alien-like appearance that’s surprisingly endearing. Because of their curly fair and the fact that they’re known to wag their tails, they’re also sometimes called the

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What You Need to Know About Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatitis in dogs is a serious illness that can even be fatal. You might have heard of it before because it’s relatively common. Some research has indicated around 1.5% of dogs and cats have lesions that could develop into pancreatitis. Though any dog can develop pancreatitis, it’s more common

Can Pets Get Monkeypox?

What is Monkeypox? As of late September 2022, nine cases of this viral disease had been diagnosed in New Zealand, and you may be worried about yourself and your pets. In terms of monkeypox in animals – it’s been confirmed that dogs and some other pets CAN be infected. The

Become Wildlife Wise: Top Tips and a Quiz

It’s New Zealand’s Save the Kiwi Week from 10-16 October, and we’re taking the opportunity to teach dog owners about wildlife conservation – especially on our beaches. PD Insurance recently partnered with the Department of Conservation (DOC) to launch the Lead the Way Auckland programme, which aims to reduce the

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Is Milk Bad for Your Cat?

Cats and milk – Find out if milk is bad for your feline and why

Are Burmilla Cats as Hypoallergenic as They Are Rare?

For many of us reading this article, the 90s was the benchmark of coolness. The same is true for the Burmilla cat… You’re wondering how this could possibly apply to a cat, right? It’s simple. Burmillas are kind of new-ish. Like many of us, they originated in 1981, which is

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