Anna Kemp 
Stumped when it comes to a cat or kitten name for your new pet? Whether you’re looking for cute cat names, Kiwi-inspired cat names, unique cat names or something totally creative – our pawsome cat name generator might just come up with an absolutely purrfect name. Or in the very least spark some ideas for … Read more
Fancy yourself as crafty in the kitchen? Feel like rustling up something amazing for your pup this festive season? We’ve rounded up Christmas dog treat recipes that are easy to make and will have their tails wagging all the way to the tree! These are all baked goodies — dog Christmas cookie recipes you’ll be … Read more
Nelson is a Border Collie puppy from West Auckland who was hit by a car after he escaped a gated area. Luckily, this brave pup survived and is thriving again. But it took intense surgery and 8 weeks of crate rest to get him fully back in action. We talk to his adoring pet parent … Read more
Not only can life be better with dogs, but for many blind or visually impaired people, Guide Dogs are a necessity. National Guide Dog Month is a celebration in honour of the great work these animals do. In this article, we outline ways to celebrate the month and answer common Guide Dog questions. Celebrating 300 … Read more
Wondering what’s involved in taking a dog to Australia from NZ, whether you’re emigrating with pets, going on holiday, or visiting Aussie loved ones? When moving your dog from NZ to Australia for any length of time what steps should you take to ensure it’s done right? To ensure you don’t run into delays or … Read more
Does your kitty have a propensity to escape the house or yard and get up to all sorts of mischief? Mischief that could put their lives at risk? You may not want to make yours an indoor cat just yet, but need a way to contain them for their own safety. Here’s where cat safe … Read more
Did you know that 71% of PD Insurance members answered ‘yes!’ to a survey that asked whether they celebrate their pet’s birthday, with 14% saying ‘sometimes’? Whether it’s buying them gifts, baking them a pet-friendly cake or giving them extra love and attention, pet parents have plenty of cat and dog birthday ideas when it … Read more
As a pet parents, one of the best parts of working from home is having your fur ball as a colleague! But nice as it is having your cat to bounce ideas off of or your dog to weigh in on meetings, it also comes with the challenge of keeping them occupied when you’re trying … Read more
Have you ever heard of Happy Tail Syndrome? It’s a dog tail injury they get from wagging their tails too much or too hard, often hitting it against surfaces and objects. This can cause the tail to get cut, bruised, or even break the skin. In extreme cases, overenthusiastic pups can even break or sprain … Read more
Did you know that eight of New Zealand’s cities or districts require that you either microchip, register and/or desex your cat? These cat bylaws are part of a wider effort to stop our feline friends from roaming and causing havoc on the environment. The cat bylaws are sure to become the norm in New Zealand … Read more
