Anna Kemp 
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
Are you curious about what pheromones can do for your furry friends? You may have heard of pheromones for cats and dogs and wondered “do pheromone sprays work?” We asked Dr Cath Watson, Kiwi vet, Healthy Pets New Zealand Trustee and a proud PD contributor, what these invisible chemical messengers can do for our pets … Read more
A relatively new anti-flea injection is available in New Zealand. It’s vet-administered and works year-round. If you’re among the many pet owners wondering how to treat fleas on dogs (besides the usual course of action of applying anti-flea treatments every couple of months), you might be keen to learn more about this method. PD interviewed … Read more
