Anastassia Meeran 
Cats are the #1 pet in New Zealand – 41% of all Kiwi households are home to at least one cat! This is probably why there’s one special day on the cat calendar devoted to all the cat ladies and gents out there. International Cat Day is all about celebrating the cat human bond with … Read more
Dog skin allergies, infection and other conditions aren’t just annoying, they’re also quite common. In fact, dog skin allergies was the most common PD pet insurance claim for dogs 2023. The highest skin allergies claim for dogs in 2023 was $6,839* Dog skin conditions can be painful and itchy, or cause flaky, oozy, or dry … Read more
French Bulldogs in NZ are a popular breed – and it’s easy to see why. Those huge, pointy ears and adorable big eyes make them super cute to look at. If you’re getting a French Bulldog, it’s worth knowing this breed is prone ear infections and itchy skin conditions. Our top ten pet insurance claims … Read more
Did you know dog leg amputation can result from something as simple as a wet dog leg bandage or cast? It’s 100% necessary to keep a dog’s cast dry. Whether it’s water or dog saliva, moisture can quickly result in an infected wound requiring dog leg amputation. This has happened to a number of PD … Read more
It’s PD Insurance birthday time! We’re celebrating four years with PD pets, pet owners and partners. Since opening our doors and launching our website on 3rd August 2020 a lot has happened in New Zealand. Pets and their people have weathered a pandemic, a cyclone and now we’re in the thick of a recession. Thankfully … Read more
Hopefully, dog poisoning symptoms and treatment are something you never have to deal with. But given the average household has plenty of items that are toxic to dogs – like cleaning supplies, plants, and food – it can happen too easily. Ditto for when you’re out, like with toxic sea creatures, algae or tree berries. … Read more
The Scottish Fold cat is sometimes mistaken for not having ears (don’t worry that’s not true). Rather, they’re cats with folded down ears, which, from just the right angle can look like no ears. Not all Scottish fold kittens are born with these bendy ears though… In this article we’ll tell you why this is. … Read more
You guessed it! Like the name suggests, the German Shorthaired Pointer starts its story somewhere in Germany way back in the 1600s. This vivacious and elegant dog may have started out as a working dog. But nowadays German Shorthaired Pointer puppies are equally popular as family dogs. In this article, PD Insurance shares some of … Read more
The internet is awash with DIY remedies to feed a dog or cat with diarrhea. But if you listened to everything you’d get nowhere fast. Which begs the question: what should you feed a dog or cat with diarrhea?! At #4 for dogs and #3 for cats, diarrhea is a top PD Pet insurance claim. … Read more
Ever wondered what that adorable wrinkly dog with lots of roly-poly folds is called? It’s the Shar-Pei dog breed – one of the most unusual looking dogs around! This uber cute dog looks like a soft blanket but don’t rub it the wrong way. This wrinkly dog’s coat is coarse and can actually cause an … Read more
