Dreaming About Cats and Dogs? Find Out Why

A small dog, tired from reading top articles, yawns while lying on a bed under a white blanket. Its eyes are closed and ears are floppy.

What do dogs dream about? As a pet parent you might have wondered this. Or maybe you’re the one dreaming of dogs and cats and wondering what it means? Whichever aspect of the dreamscape you’re pondering, whether yours or theirs, we’ve got it covered. Dreams mean different things to different people. Some people believe dreams … Read more

I Think My Pup’s Got Pink Eye! A Guide to Conjunctivitis in Dogs

If you’ve ever been greeted by a furry friend with red, watery eyes, your pup might have pink eye. Conjunctivitis in dogs is a pretty common ailment that can affect your pup’s eyes. In fact, it was the 10th most common dog insurance claim for PD in 2023. In this guide, we sniff out all … Read more

9 Mother’s Day Presents for Pet Lovers in New Zealand

A woman is wrapping a present with her corgi dog alongside her to give to her mother as a Mother's Day present.

If you’re looking for Mother’s Day presents for dog and cat lovers then you’re in the right place. As any pet parent knows, your pets are your kids too. That’s exactly why gifts for pet lovers – and mums in particular – rule the heart. Did we mention they can also be furbulously stylish? If … Read more

Meet Papillon, the Toy Spaniel with a Big Heart

A smiling toy spaniel with fluffy ears and a reddish-white coat.

The Papillon dog may be small but it’s perfectly perky, with a big pawsonality. Unlike many lapdogs that love to lounge this toy spaniel is an energetic go-getter, without being too much of a busy body. In this article, we unpack how much exercise this pooch needs daily, where it gets its name from, whether … Read more

PD Insurance Highlights from the 2024 CANZ Conference

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“Companion Animals in a Changing World.” This was the theme for the 2024 Companion Animals NZ (CANZ) Conference, proudly sponsored by PD Insurance. The biennial CANZ Conference saw animal experts from around the country and the world gather to look at issues affecting companion animals in today’s changing world. In this article, PD Insurance shares … Read more

What Human Foods Can Dogs Eat?

A dog lying on a porch next to an empty bowl, perhaps dreaming of bananas.

“Can dogs eat… bananas, strawberries, apples, blueberries, tomato (the list goes on)…?” Finding out what human food is good for dogs is one of the top pet-related internet searches in New Zealand, along with “what can dogs not eat?” In New Zealand alone, Kiwis punch the “can dogs eat [insert human food]?” question into our … Read more

Australian Cattle Dog Price, Pawsonality and More

A happy dog with a collar sits amidst the autumn leaves in the forest, looking like it just stepped out of one of those top articles on scenic outdoor adventures.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a true blue Aussie classic. The breeds comes in two varieties – Blue Heeler and Red Heeler – and it has two sets of doggie DNA, which we’ll get into below along with so much more. If you’re considering an Australian Cattle Dog puppy as the newest member of your … Read more