Anastassia Meeran 
“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
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
If you’re looking for cute Indian dog names or breeds, we’ve got you covered with this article. How many Indian dog breeds can you name? Not to worry, here we list 18 different dog breeds that originally hail from India. We also share info on other dog breeds you might be curious about. Dogs have … Read more
Not so long ago, the idea of microchipping pets still seemed like sci-fi and gave some pet parents the shivers. The dog microchip these days is not only normal but for NZ dogs it’s also mandatory (and in some regions, for cats too). The microchip register in NZ is a win-win situation for everyone. Since … Read more
The New Zealand Herald says there’s “no recession”, The Wall Street Journal describes it by saying our “economy contracted” and The Financial Review says, “New Zealand’s recession is a warning for the rest of world.” Whichever way you look at it, it’s a good time to consider buying cover rather than making plans to cancel … Read more
Can you train a cat? Is it really achievable for the average cat owner and, if it is, are there cat training tips? Everyone knows you can train dogs but our feline companions don’t have quite the same reputation. Most of us think of them as wise but that doesn’t necessarily equate to trainability. Does … Read more
National Puppy Day happens every year on 23 March. Technically, it’s inter-national puppy day… Still, as long as we’re celebrating tiny fluffy cute puppies, it kind-sorta doesn’t matter what we call it, right!? Puppy Day (for short) is a time to enjoy, play with, talk about and – maybe even – choose a puppy to … Read more
Adventure dog walking is an incredible way to cater to a dog’s inner explorer and to dog socialisation needs. It’s an updated version of dog walking where dogs can learn, explore and play in a dog pack under the supervision of a senior dog handler. Today PD Insurance talks to CityPets Canine Adventures to find … Read more
Are polydactyl cats rare? Before we answer, there are a few other important questions to address. Like, what is a polydactyl cat anyways. Well, we share many marvellous traits with our cats… and when it comes to polydactyl cats with extra toes, that includes a thumb (or two, or three)! Yep, we’re talking cats with … Read more
The top 10 pet insurance claims for dogs and cats for 2023 are out. For the benefit of pet parents all over NZ, PD Insurance has analysed claims data to find out the most common pet health issues taking pets to vets. This gives great insights into what health checks to put in place for … Read more
