Anastassia Meeran 
How long do cats live for? It’s a significant question for many Kiwis when planning to become a first time pet owner. For instance, a puss with a five-year lifespan requires vastly different spending to one likely to live for 20 years. For example, knowing your furry friend’s potential lifespan gives insight into your financial planning … Read more
Dog vision is a topic that at once begs the question ‘can dogs see colour’? It’s a perplexing one, because although our dog’s right here, he or she can’t let the cat out of the bag. So, to speak. And despite that wagging tail and the high-tech world around us, a dog translator device has … Read more
How were cats domesticated? It’s an interesting question because the facts are still being debated. Animal experts, scientists and historians can’t seem to agree on when or where our contemporary feline came about. Although no one’s quite able to let the cat out of the bag, there are plausible theories, in fact, some agree more … Read more
The Maltese dog may be on the small side, but it sure packs a punch when it comes to a big heart. Extremely devoted and loving, these perky pups love to be at your side every minute of the day, or better still on your lap. Maltese may look like characters straight out of a … Read more
If you’re faced with the question “my aggressive dog bit me, what should I do about it” then you probably already know that you need to take action, fast. Luckily, a dog who bit you very rarely is a lost cause. There are a lot of reasons that dogs bite, and in many cases, it … Read more
Why do cats love catnip (yes, we know not all of them love this plant, but the vast majority do!)? If you and I were to eat a leaf or rub it on our face, not much would happen. So how does it make our cat feel, and why. Is it like drinking double – … Read more
Winter is the best time for your cat to get cosy and snuggly as the temperatures drop. Cat beds, and even jackets, can help make those chilly days a bit more bearable and show your furry friend how much you love them. So if you want to spoil your cat this cold season, we’ve compiled … Read more
Social media is all about how many followers and hashtags you have plus what filters you apply, right? Well, yes, but only to a certain extent. Especially when we’re talking pets… Five dogs of Instagram accounts have our attention right now, ranging from brand ambassadors to outdoor adventurers. While some of these pups have followers … Read more
Purebred cats (sometimes called pedigree cats) although arguably not as well-represented as purebred dog breeds, can be amazing little additions to your family. Well, so can any cat… but we digress. Researching purebred cats can suck you into a whiskery wormhole before you even realise it. You can Google just about everything you’d ever need … Read more
“Hmmmm… how to prove your dog is purebred?” is probably the first thing you’ll ask yourself before forking out thousands of dollars for a pedigree pup. This has become a hot topic worldwide, though especially in New Zealand due to the rise of puppy mills and resulting puppy scams. Both puppy farms and smaller breeders … Read more
