Anastassia Meeran 
What’s dog plaque vs tartar and should these dental concerns get your pulse racing? Just how serious is dog tartar (also called dental calculus) and/or plaque on dog teeth? We know that teeth are all important to our dog’s health – just like ours. And, our canine friends aren’t called canines for nothing… In this … Read more
Take Your Dog To Work Day is happening on the 21st of June this year. Recent PD research shows that only 13% of respondents are allowed to bring their pups to work. A real pity considering that almost 30% say they’d be willing to take a pay cut to be able to take their cat … Read more
Famous pet come in all shapes and sizes – some are even virtual! As cat and dog lovers, you might be interested in scrolling through some top celebrity pets, or even celeb cartoon pets. In this article we’ve rounded up top dogs and cats from social media influencers to celebrity pets (and celebrity’s pets) along … Read more
What is pet accident insurance and does my dog or cat need it? If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because you’re doing research that looks at this very question. And it’s a good one. Cat and dog accident insurance is the basic level of pet insurance on offer. If you’re on a tight budget, … Read more
PD Insurance recently chatted to Dr Cath Watson, Chair of Healthy Pets New Zealand, to look at some pet health research projects the charity is funding. We also spoke about the organisation’s past, present and future highlights and the value of pet health research. Find out about the charity’s latest groundbreaking research, origin story and … Read more
Most humans outlive their pets by many, many years. And although we may have multiple dogs or cats over our lifespan, saying goodbye to a pet is always the hardest part. How does one grieve the loss of a pet? We know it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any easier when the time comes. … Read more
When and where did the first pet insurance start? You might have guessed that animal health insurance for other four-legged friends was the precursor to the cat and dog insurance we know today. But, again, when? And where!? Was it Britain, America, China, Japan or someplace else? Then, once the first pet insurance got started, … Read more
The internet is awash with fat dog and cat images because let’s face it, a chubby baby face gets more likes. But are those added kilos putting your pet’s health at risk? And will those likes protect your overweight dog or cat from unwanted trips to the vet? No. The simple truth is that a … Read more
There are scents cats like and scents they don’t. And while some are obvious (who does like the smell of vinegar, really?) others might surprise you. Do cats like ginger, for instance? What about the smell of cinnamon? Do they enjoy fresh orange smells? Cats have super sensitive noses and are quite particular about the … Read more
Small dog breeds can be the best canine companions for living in an apartment, townhouse or tiny house. They say greatness comes in small packages and tiny dogs are living proof. Little dogs pack way above their weight in character and they’re generally good listeners (we just made that one up, but it’s true!). They … Read more
