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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?”
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Meet the Wrinkly Shar Pei Dog – A Golden Oldie!
Ever wondered what that adorable wrinkly dog with lots of roly-poly folds is called? It’s the Shar-Pei dog breed – one of the most unusual looking dogs around! This uber cute dog looks like a soft blanket but don’t rub it the wrong way. This wrinkly dog’s coat is coarse
Why Should I Get Pet Insurance? Dr Cath Explains
Why get pet insurance? It’s something many cat and dog owners wonder. To help you decide the answer, the best bet is getting some top-notch information about pet insurance benefits. And who better to ask, than a vet?! In this article, PD Insurance talks to Dr Cath Watson, Chair of
How to Get Rid of Ringworm in Cats
In recent years “contagious” has been a big watchword for all of us. When it comes to ringworm in cats this nasty little word pops up again. For example, how long is ringworm in cats contagious and how can you get rid of ringworm (before it spreads)!? In this article
Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Pet Healthcare?
How can AI help pets? This question is an open one since the answers are still being discovered. That said, it’s already being used in several helpful ways. For example, AI can automate animal health data processing and be used in veterinary science for predictive healthcare. AI has great potential
Ever Heard of Happy Tail Syndrome? Here’s Charlie the Vizsla’s Story
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
What is the Difference Between Dog Plaque and Tartar?
What’s dog plaque vs tartar and should these dental concerns get your pulse racing? Just how serious is dog tartar (also called dental calculus) and/or plaque on dog teeth? We know that teeth are all important to our dog’s health – just like ours. And, our canine friends aren’t called
Why Taking Your Dog To Work Is Awesome (if Done Right)
Take Your Dog To Work Day is happening on the 21st of June this year. Recent PD research shows that only 13% of respondents are allowed to bring their pups to work. A real pity considering that almost 30% say they’d be willing to take a pay cut to be
Famous Pets (and People and Their Pets) with Pictures!
Famous pet come in all shapes and sizes – some are even virtual! As cat and dog lovers, you might be interested in scrolling through some top celebrity pets, or even celeb cartoon pets. In this article we’ve rounded up top dogs and cats from social media influencers to celebrity
Does My Dog Need Accident Insurance (or More)?
What is pet accident insurance and does my dog or cat need it? If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because you’re doing research that looks at this very question. And it’s a good one. Cat and dog accident insurance is the basic level of pet insurance on offer. If
In Conversation with Healthy Pets New Zealand
PD Insurance recently chatted to Dr Cath Watson, Chair of Healthy Pets New Zealand, to look at some pet health research projects the charity is funding. We also spoke about the organisation’s past, present and future highlights and the value of pet health research. Find out about the charity’s latest