Cat Body Language Decoded

black and white cat showing confident body language

Cat body language can be hard to understand. Especially as some cats have a tendency to be a little aloof to their attendants…. err, sorry, to their owners. Sometimes, us humans can make the mistake of interpreting cat body language the same way we interpret dogs’ body language. So while a wagging tail is often … Read more

How Sustainable Is Dog Food?

A bowl filled with dry dog food sits on a wooden floor next to the front paws of a dog, perfectly capturing a daily moment highlighted in our latest pet cost survey.

Over the years, we’ve become more aware of practices which harm our environment. Single-use plastics, global warming, fossil fuels, and the like are receiving increasing media attention, and public awareness of sustainability is growing. With this in mind, we wanted to look at the concept of sustainable dog food, whether it exists and how to … Read more

How to Find a Trusted Puppy School in New Zealand

This pup goes to puppy school to learn obedience and how to read the body language of other dogs in a controlled environment. .

Puppy school is so much more than dog obedience training. It’s also a way for your dog to recognise and understand other dog’s body language and social behaviour. Then there’s no misunderstanding down the line. Plus, it’s an outlet for your pup’s boundless energy reserves, helping them be better friends to us. So, of all … Read more

Active Dog Month! All About Dog Exercise

Let's celebrate Active Dog Month with the top dog exercise tips available!

It’s Active Dog Month, which means it’s time to celebrate by getting energetic with your pooch! And with good reason – did you know more than 30% of dogs in New Zealand are overweight? Obesity can cause diabetes in dogs (among other health issues), whereas dogs that are active are less at risk. Is your … Read more

Puppy and Cat Introduction: How to Get it Right

This puppy and cat introduction has been a great success.

Your puppy and cat introduction is something you want to get right from the start. Laying down the right foundations can mean the difference between best friends forever or bites, scratches, sibling rivalry and lifelong family feuds. We’re all for besties furever, so we’ve put together these tips to get you started. Puppy and cat … Read more

What and How to Donate to Animal Shelters this National Pet Day

if you donate to an animal shelter you can help dogs like this black and brown one behind a fence

It’s National Pet Day this Sunday, 11 April, and as a nation of pet lovers this is a celebration we can get behind. While our own pets are showered with love daily, shelter animals across the country aren’t as lucky. If you’ve ever wondered how to donate to animal shelters, we’re here to help you. … Read more

Cat Litter Box Training: Teaching Kitty Where to Go

Teach your kitten to use the cat litter tray as soon as you bring them home.

Cat litter box (or tray) training should start immediately upon bringing your fluffball home. To avoid suspicious stains and smells, learn how to litter box train your kitty cat early on. Getting in early will save you from washing poop and pee from furnishings and carpet *cringe*. Plus, it will increase special bonding time with … Read more

6 Steps to Pet Photography Purr-fection this Easter

Pet photography works well in an outdoor setting like this.

Happy Easter! Let’s celebrate with hot-cross buns, friends, family, and pets. The only thing as fun as making happy memories in the first place is looking back at them in picture-purr-fect snapshots down the line. And of course, nothing’s cuter than our very own pawsome pets. So, without further ado, here are six pet photography … Read more

Road Tripping with Your Pet: A Guide

pet travel cat in a safe crate in a car back seat for travelling on the road

Driving holidays, whether short or long ones, are the best. We’re big fans of pets here in New Zealand, so it makes sense that we’d be big fans of pet travel too. Holidays are just better with your best friend in the passenger seat. And by that, we mean your dog, cat, or other furry … Read more

My Dog and Cat Are Fighting – Help!

spaniel dog fighting with ginger cat

Good news! The belief that cats and dogs are natural mortal enemies is a myth. This is according to Jackson Galaxy of Animal Planet’s “Cats vs Dogs,” at least. So if your dog and cat are fighting, you’re not doomed. It turns out, there’s no reason why Felix and Fido can’t call a truce and … Read more