Anastassia Meeran 
Since COVID changed the world, local travel has sky-rocketed and global travel has taken a bit of a backseat. This has some great perks, including that travelling with pets in your own jurisdiction is less of a challenge. For us Kiwis this means making the most of pet friendly Airbnb accommodation and other stay-cays across … Read more
It’s the ultimate catch 22: all you want is cuddles with your cat or dog, but your nose and eyes say no. If you suffer from cat allergies or dog allergies, you might even have had to forego getting a pet for the time being. But for your sake (ok, and the sake of all … Read more
Managing a big pet family is no small feat. When you have lots of pets together under one roof you need some serious pet parenting skills. Today we’re sharing a first-hand account and helpful tips from a parent whose pack has comprised of several dogs, cats and a rabbit! Experienced multi-pet mum Vanessa Townsend-Paley is … Read more
PD Insurance would like to give a round of paws to everyone who voted us winner of Canstar’s 2022 Most Satisfied Customers – Pet Insurance Award. Being rated best pet insurance provider in NZ by Kiwi pet insurance customers and is a title we’ll honour by continuing to offer fast, accessible and quality pet insurance. There’s … Read more
Help, my cat has a bladder infection! If this is you, you’re probably one of the many pet parents googling ‘does stress cause UTI in cats‘ and/or ‘are there any cat urinary tract infection home remedies?’ You’ve come to the right place. Firstly, when it comes to UTI in cats, stress can play a role. … Read more
Introducing a new puppy to your older dog comes with lots of moving parts. Not only do we mean eight legs and two wagging tails (hopefully!) by that, but also the familiarisation process involving all the personalities. Your big dog could very well be jealous of your cute puppy, for example. We’re here to help … Read more
Every day in NZ, guide dogs and assistance dogs help humans live better lives. They fearlessly and generously devote themselves to being our ears, eyes, hands and more and ask for nothing in return. Some breeds are exceptionally skilled at being guide dogs and assistance dogs. Over time we’ve come to know and love them … Read more
Why should you register your dog and your cat? It’s easy to think this is only for the fancy purebreds, but in New Zealand pet registration is a legal requirement – for dogs, at least. This means if you own a dog as a companion animal, it must be registered with your council. Although not … Read more
New pets are a lot like new babies. Getting your pet essentials before they arrive isn’t just a good idea, it’s an ab-so-lute must! This is why we’ve rounded up this list of basics to make their homecoming as easy as possible. In three, two, one…here are the top five pet essential recommendations… #1. Water … Read more
Despite a tough outer appearance, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a lover, not a fighter. With their fun-loving and gentle natures, a Staffy dog will be your best and most loyal friend. In spite of that though, they’re still trying to overcome stereotypes and misconception about their breed. If you own one, you’re likely to … Read more
