Anastassia Meeran 
A ban on greyhound racing in NZ has just been announced. For dog lovers, the most significant thing to note is that thousands of greyhounds will need to be rehomed over the next 20 months as the sport is phased out. PD strongly supports greyhound adoption in NZ: “PD has strong relationships with greyhound rehoming … Read more
As the holidays approach, you may be travelling to places where your furry friend can’t accompany you. Make sure you know what to consider when it comes to pet boarding to make the experience as stress-free as possible (for the both of you). The prospect of deciding between kennels vs pet sitters vs other types … Read more
Pampered pets are happy pets, right? This is why PD Insurance has rounded up five pet care products to bag in Felix or Rover’s stocking this year. Grabbing one of these will mean you don’t get the stink eye from your furry bestie this Christmas … we hope! We’re not talking about the usual dog … Read more
Everyone needs a break every now and then. So why would that be any different for your favourite four-legged friend? Does Boris need his own space to switch off? Is it time Bella had her pedicure? What if you must go away for a while on a business trip and your pet can’t join? Let’s … Read more
Looking for the ultimate dog Christmas presents in 2024? Look no further. We’ve researched and collated the most wag-worthy Christmas gifts for dogs that are available in NZ. Take our quiz or scroll through our guide below. Either way, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something here your dog (and you) will love. Do you buy … Read more
Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) in dogs and cats is a growing problem, and obesity is one of the leading causes of pet diabetes. It’s estimated that about 1 in 500 dogs and 1-2% of cats over the age of 10 years will develop this disease in their lifetime. With careful management and top … Read more
Pet safety is a cornerstone for helping kids and pets become lifelong friends. Children lap up new information and make it their own in no time at all so animal safety can easily be instilled as second nature. Importantly, any scary encounter with an animal can be imbued into a child’s mind for a long, … Read more
It might come as a surprise to dog lovers that puppy mills in a dog-loving country like New Zealand are a growing problem. Our laws allow almost anyone to breed and sell animals with very few restrictions. As you can imagine, this means that inhumane breeding is difficult to control and condemn. If you’re in … Read more
Dog Halloween costumes can totally break the cuteness radar (who said Halloween had to be scary). But are they safe and do dogs like them? If you’re all about Halloween pet fun or taking your dog trick or treating, making sure your pet is actually having fun is key. Halloween might not be as popular … Read more
Pet Obesity Day is two-pronged. Firstly, it’s about helping overweight pets get back to their ideal weight. Secondly (these can be in any order, really) it’s about approaching your pet’s diet in the best way to prevent unhealthy weight gain in the first place! Even if your pet is in perfect health and condition now, … Read more
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