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Beagle Profile: Everything You Need to Know

Beagles are cheeky, lovable pups with a knack for stealing hearts…and maybe the occasional snack. If you’ve ever asked, “Are Beagles good with other dogs?”

Close-up of a small kitten with white and gray fur looking directly at the camera, while a person's hands gently touch its back, ensuring it stays calm despite recently recovering from feline gastroenteritis.

How Do I Know if My Cat Has Gastroenteritis?

Cat gastro is no fun for them or you. Cat is vomit and/or diarrhoea raises the question of whether your cat has gastroenteritis, gastritis OR feline enteritis… Not to mention how dangerous this could be. In this article, we explore these questions and others to get to the bottom of

Cat dad celebrates International Cat Day with her kitty

International Cat Day: 10 Reasons Cats Make Great Pets!

Cats are the #1 pet in New Zealand – 41% of all Kiwi households are home to at least one cat! This is probably why there’s one special day on the cat calendar devoted to all the cat ladies and gents out there. International Cat Day is all about celebrating

A black dog with pointy ears and bright eyes is lying on gravel, using its hind leg to scratch behind its ear, possibly due to a dog skin condition.

Everything You Need to Know About Dog Skin Conditions

Dog skin allergies, infection and other conditions aren’t just annoying, they’re also quite common. In fact, dog skin allergies was the most common PD pet insurance claim for dogs 2023. The highest skin allergies claim for dogs in 2023 was $6,839* Dog skin conditions can be painful and itchy, or

A French Bulldog with a black and white coat is looking towards the camera with its mouth open. The background is blurred, highlighting the dog's playful expression. French Bulldog lovers in NZ will adore this charming pup.

Should You Worry About Ear and Skin Problems in Your French Bulldog?

French Bulldogs in NZ are a popular breed – and it’s easy to see why. Those huge, pointy ears and adorable big eyes make them super cute to look at. If you’re getting a French Bulldog, it’s worth knowing this breed is prone ear infections and itchy skin conditions. Our

A dog lies on the grass with its mouth open, wearing an orange bandage on its front right leg.

How to Keep a Dog’s Cast Dry (to Avoid Amputation)

Did you know dog leg amputation can result from something as simple as a wet dog leg bandage or cast? It’s 100% necessary to keep a dog’s cast dry. Whether it’s water or dog saliva, moisture can quickly result in an infected wound requiring dog leg amputation. This has happened

A fluffy white dog sits on a clear chair against a pink background, wearing a colorful party hat tilted to one side, celebrating in true PD Insurance birthday style.

Let’s Pawdy as PD Insurance Turns 4 🎉

It’s PD Insurance birthday time! We’re celebrating four years with PD pets, pet owners and partners. Since opening our doors and launching our website on 3rd August 2020 a lot has happened in New Zealand. Pets and their people have weathered a pandemic, a cyclone and now we’re in the

brown dog lying down on table in vet on drip - IV fluids can help to treat poisoning

Dog Poisoning 101: Symptoms and Signs

Hopefully, dog poisoning symptoms and treatment are something you never have to deal with. But given the average household has plenty of items that are toxic to dogs – like cleaning supplies, plants, and food – it can happen too easily. Ditto for when you’re out, like with toxic sea

A Scottish Fold cat with flat ears looks up into the lens of the camera

Scottish Fold: Know These Cats with Folded Down Ears?

The Scottish Fold cat is sometimes mistaken for not having ears (don’t worry that’s not true). Rather, they’re cats with folded down ears, which, from just the right angle can look like no ears. Not all Scottish fold kittens are born with these bendy ears though… In this article we’ll

German Shorthaired Pointer Dog and Puppy Facts

You guessed it! Like the name suggests, the German Shorthaired Pointer starts its story somewhere in Germany way back in the 1600s. This vivacious and elegant dog may have started out as a working dog. But nowadays German Shorthaired Pointer puppies are equally popular as family dogs. In this article,

What to Feed a Dog or Cat with Diarrhea?! Help!

The internet is awash with DIY remedies to feed a dog or cat with diarrhea. But if you listened to everything you’d get nowhere fast. Which begs the question: what should you feed a dog or cat with diarrhea?! At #4 for dogs and #3 for cats, diarrhea is a

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