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A pink tea light candle in a decorative holder surrounded by flower petals and colored sand for Diwali 2024.

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

This pet parent is researching how long do cats live?

How Long Do Cats Live For? Find Out Here!

How long do cats live for? 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. For example, knowing your furry friend’s potential lifespan gives

Dog vision has evolved out of biological needs.

Dog Vision: Can Dogs See Colour? We Answer

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,

We look at how were cats domesticated to arrive at this modern day feline.

How Were Cats Domesticated? We Explore

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,

Maltese Dog Personality, History and Facts

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

my dog bit me like this rottweiler biting a hand then corrective actions are needed

My Dog Bit Me – What Should I Do About It?

If you’re faced with the question “my aggressive 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,

Why do cats love catnip - just ask this feline!

Why Do Cats Love Catnip – We Explain

Why do cats love catnip (yes, we know not all of them love this plant, 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

Cat Beds and Our Favourite Winter Buys

Winter is the best time for your cat to get cosy and snuggly as the temperatures drop. Cat beds, and even jackets, can help make those chilly days a bit more bearable and show your furry friend how much you love them. So if you want to spoil your cat

Dogs of Instagram From New Zealand

Social media is all about how many followers and hashtags you have plus what filters you apply, right? Well, yes, but only to a certain extent. Especially when we’re talking pets… Five dogs of Instagram accounts have our attention right now, ranging from brand ambassadors to outdoor adventurers. While some

purebred siamese cat being held in air by woman

Purebred Cats 101 – Here’s Your Guide

Purebred cats (sometimes called pedigree cats) although arguably not as well-represented as purebred dog breeds, can be amazing little additions to your family. Well, so can any cat… but we digress. Researching purebred cats can suck you into a whiskery wormhole before you even realise it. You can Google just

Find out how to prove your dog is purebred in New Zealand.

How to Prove Your Dog is Purebred, Part 1

“Hmmmm… how to prove your dog is purebred?” is probably the first thing you’ll ask yourself before forking out thousands of dollars for a pedigree pup. This has become a hot topic worldwide, though especially in New Zealand due to the rise of puppy mills and resulting puppy scams. Both

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