Anna Kemp 
When it comes to the most valuable Christmas gift for your dog or cat’s health, pet insurance really does top the list. Though the festive season is one of the most joyous times of the year, it also comes with more risks to our dogs and cats. Think pet health risks like tinsel tangles, accidental … Read more
One human year equals seven dog years, right? Nope … not anymore! Most of us work out our dog’s age on 7:1 ratio based on a formula that’s been around since the 1950s. But dog age calculators have evolved since then. So how old is your dog in human years? Dogs do age faster than … Read more
So, Bella or Luna have had a mishap and needed to go the vet. You know you have pet insurance to cover them in case of accidents, but you’re not sure whether it will cover the medication your vet might prescribe afterwards. Does pet insurance cover medication? In our quest to make all pet parents … Read more
Our animals are more than just pets — they’re cherished members of the family. And as with all family members, we want the peace of mind knowing they can get the best care possible in case of an emergency. Insurance for pets can financially help you do that. But you may be wondering whether insurance … Read more
Rickets in puppies and young dogs? You may have heard of rickets in humans, but the fact that it can occur in our pups can be surprising. And though we may associate it with stray, abandoned or neglected puppies – since it’s caused by a lack of certain nutrients – there are other causes to … Read more
Put those paws up – PD Insurance turns five years old! Since opening our doors and launching our website on 3rd August 2020, we’ve helped tens of thousands of pet parents when their dogs and cats were most in need, and now it’s time to celebrate. We’re taking the opportunity to look back at half a … Read more
Meet emotional support dog, Zephyr, a Border Collie who recently joined an NZ educational programme run by Great Potentials Foundation. The use of dogs in educational and support settings has long shown pawsome results. This year, the Auckland-based mentoring and tutoring programme for students appointed its very first ‘Pawsitivity Wellness Officer’ – a 15-month-old Border … Read more
Should you be allowed to walk as many dogs as you like at once? Many say no. Auckland and Christchurch City Council are in the process of reviewing its dog bylaws, including on the maximum number of dogs you’re allowed to walk at the same time. Dog walking is increasingly under the spotlight, with news … Read more
The cost of owning a dog or cat can add up, to say the least. A recent PD survey showed that almost 90% of pet parents have noticed costs rising in the past 2 years. Below we outline the largest costs associated with being a pet parent – and how you can manage them. We’ll … Read more
Animal osteopathy—although lesser known about in New Zealand—is a gentle, drug-free approach to helping animals with stiffness, pain or injury. It works alongside medical vet treatments, and is based on the idea that the body can heal itself when it’s in balance. An Osteopath doesn’t just treat symptoms—they look at your pet’s whole body and … Read more
