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Black dog sits indoors with Halloween decorations, including pumpkins, a broom, a witch hat, and black paper jack-o’-lanterns, against a brick wall background. Nearby, halloween dog treats made from a special dog treat recipe add to the festive scene.

5 Howling Halloween Treats for Your Pup

Gen Z are the most likely generation to dress their pets up — that’s according to a recent PD Insurance survey, which found 9% of

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

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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

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

A man and woman smile while petting a large dog with a thick coat and long ears. The dog has its tongue out and appears happy, showcasing why getting pet insurance can be beneficial for ensuring moments like these are always protected.

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

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

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