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Can Dogs Sleep Outside? Or Is Inside Better?
New dog owners often wonder whether dogs can sleep outside safely. Although loads of us invite our pooches into bed for a snuggle, some pet
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Blog - All About Pets
Virtual Vet Consultations: Why They’re Useful
Virtual vet consultations are on the rise and for good reason. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of online consultations for everything in NZ
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What to Do if My Pet Chokes!?
The possibility of your cat or dog choking is a pet parent nightmare. For many pet owners it’s a significant concern and not an unfounded
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What is a Pet Behaviourist? We Ask an Expert
If your pet is your child (or best friend), you’ll know what it means to visit the vet. But what about taking them to a
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Cruciate Disease in Dogs and Boogie the Rottweiler
Boogie the Rottweiler is young, upbeat and simply loves camping and walks on the beach. But recently the young Auckland pup had a mysterious limp
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Why Do Cats Knead (Do They Like Fresh Bread)?
Why do cats knead? Did some cat once long ago belong to a baker and now all cats simply long for that smell of freshly
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Brachycephalic Breeds: Health Conditions in Flat Faced Dogs
Is your adorable dog – or potential dog – on the list of brachycephalic breeds? If so, you’ve probably heard about brachycephalic airway syndrome. It’s
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When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
Kittens are born with their eyes closed, just like their furry dog pals, but when do kittens open their eyes? We’ll answer this question and
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Dog Crate Rest: Recovery Dos and Don’ts
Putting the words ‘dog crate rest’ together is like saying ‘kid sugar nap’ in the same sentence. They simply don’t go. Not for most dogs
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Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs Can Be Fatal. What About Cats?
There’s no point in sugar-coating it, xylitol toxicity in dogs can be fatal. While peeps and pets share lots of things (territory, beds, life, you