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A retired greyhound dog with a red collar is lying on an orange sofa, resting its head on the cushion and looking toward the camera—a heartwarming example of the gentle companions you can meet through Greyhound Adoption NZ.

Greyhound Racing Is Over in NZ: Could You Adopt a Retired Racer?

With the ban on Greyhound racing in NZ now in effect, somewhat 1,300 dogs need to be rehomed. So how about adopting a retired Greyhound?

cat with ringworm needs treatment to get rid of the fungal infection

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

A veterinarian uses an ultrasound device on a golden retriever lying on an examination table in a veterinary clinic, considering sustainable pet ownership practices to ensure the long-term health and well-being of pets.

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

Charlie the Vizsla with his head buried in the sand on a beach, with dunes and dry grass in the background, looks like a whimsical scene from a dog story.

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

A smiling young person in a school uniform sitting on the grass next to a majestic Siberian Husky, whose teeth are free of dog tartar.

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

These colleagues celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day, 25 June.

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

Person wearing "2024" glasses, smiling while holding a famous pet cat.

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

A little girl affectionately kissing a black dog on a bed

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

A person stands at a podium speaking, flanked by banners that read "Healthy Pets New Zealand - Better lives for Kiwi pets." The scene suggests an event discussing the past, present, and future of pet health in New Zealand.

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

A tabby cat with a short tail stands on the green grass, its gaze forward as if contemplating the top articles of the day.

What You Need To Know About NZ’s Changing Cat Bylaws

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

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a pink top, sits beside a gray dog in a garden, gently petting it while looking at the dog as if to grieve the loss of a pet.

How to Grieve the Loss of a Pet

Most humans outlive their pets by many, many years. And although we may have multiple dogs or cats over our lifespan, saying goodbye to a pet is always the hardest part. How does one grieve the loss of a pet? We know it’s inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any

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