Anastassia Meeran 
Next month we’re celebrating the first-year anniversary of the national Dogs New Zealand kennel club and PD Insurance partnership. It’s been an incredible period of sharing valuable pet health information, launching Dogs NZ Insurance by pd.co.nz, evolving the Dogs NZ Breeder Partner Programme with free starter cover, and much more. We all know the pet … Read more
Companion animals in NZ almost equal the number of people and we believe their health and wellbeing is just as important. That’s why PD Insurance routinely invests time surveying pet owners to find out what they want for their pets, how they’re incorporated into their lifestyle and how they feel about them. Our most recent … Read more
Do you have a puppy-shaped hole in your life? Inviting a dog or brand-new puppy to be part of your family is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Hence the need for this pawsome dog adoption checklist (and its fur sister, an article covering what you need for bringing home an adopted dog). Dogs … Read more
Want to adopt or buy a cat to be your clever, cheeky, subtle or shy fur friend? Turns out you’re not the only one bringing a new cat home (you’re in good company). Whether you’re going the cat adoption route or buying from an ethical breeder, research shows these furry feline friends have already taken over … Read more
Cats are famously independent, and many people believe their cats can, to some extent, fend for themselves. Leaving your indoor cat, and even your outdoor cat, home alone for an extended period isn’t something frowned upon whereas it is for dogs. While the latter situation has been studied extensively, there is much less research on … Read more
Pet tech in NZ is booming with lots of new gadgets on the market. From smart cat and dog collars that double as GPS pet trackers to litterboxes that clean themselves. (Yep, you heard that right!). Being a pet owner has never been more entertaining. Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want a litterbox that magically … Read more
Should your dog be on a lead in public spaces? It’s a simple question and it’s covered by the Dog Control Act, but not every dog owner knows the answer. That’s why PD Insurance and the Department of Conservation are running the Lead the Way programme to help improve general dog leash knowledge. And to … Read more
The Munchkin cat is to cats what the Dachshund is to dogs. While Dachshunds are sausage dogs, the Munchkin is the sausage cat. It’s an average sized cat with shorter than average legs. This short legged cat is a newish breed – it’s only been around since the 1940s – and only recognised by (some) cat … Read more
You’ve probably heard all about cats sitting on laptops… But have you heard about cats and dogs that live on your computer browser? Meow The Cat Pet and Tabby Cat are just a few of the many Chrome extensions that add a virtual cat or dog to your screen. Cursor cat will even chase your … Read more
Here’s the scenario. You’ve got/have/are daydreaming of a new puppy and you’re wondering what’s the best age to get dog insurance. If you compare pet insurance quotes for a puppy vs dog insurance, the answer is pretty straightforward. Puppy insurance wins you lots of perks. It’s like this. Getting your fur kid insurance while they’re … Read more
