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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

A dog is sitting in the grass looking up at the sun while experiencing seasonal dog allergies.

Sniffles and Scratches: We Asked a Vet About Seasonal Dog Allergies

Does your pup seem to get super itchy at certain times of the year? They may have seasonal dog allergies. This is when they react to something that’s more prevalent during certain times of year. Your dog may have an allergic reaction to pollen, for instance. Or the hot sun

A woman is holding a cat during a vet check-up in an actual vet's office.

What Happens During a Vet Check-up? We Asked an Actual Vet!

We all know it’s important to take our pets for frequent vet checkups. But what do they actually look at during a vet clinic consult? It may seem like a mission to go and it’s not always cheap, however, regular check-ups can catch health issues early – often when they’re

A woman embracing her golden retriever, celebrating his recovery after vet treatment and a speedy pet insurance claims process with PD Insurance

10 Top Pet Insurance Claims for Dogs and Cats in 2023

The top 10 pet insurance claims for dogs and cats for 2023 are out. For the benefit of pet parents all over NZ, PD Insurance has analysed claims data to find out the most common pet health issues taking pets to vets. This gives great insights into what health checks

A golden retriever puppy is sitting in a cage, safe from the recent parvo outbreak.

Parvo Symptoms, Signs, Prevention, and Treatment

Parvovirus is a deadly virus that can cause severe illness in young and unvaccinated dogs – or worse. We want to do our bit by outlining parvo symptoms, signs, and what you can do to treat and prevent it. Why now? Over the past couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen

Top Tips for Choosing the Best Pets for Kids of All Ages

Your kids have been pestering you for a pet and up until now your answer has been, “We’ll think about it.” Finding the best pets for kids can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we provide info on some of the most family-friendly dogs and cat breeds to

A woman sits on the ground with a group of dogs that are bear one of New Zealand's top 10 dog names

What Do the Top 10 Puppy Names in NZ Mean?

Keen to find out the top 10 dog names in New Zealand? Want to go further than that and explore their meaning? You’re in the right place. If you’re bringing home a pet puppy, Googling names to give your cuddly new baby is no doubt part of your planning excitement.

The Big Hitters: Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts in 2023

Welcome to the Hall of Fame of our blog! At PD Insurance, we believe in educating pet parents on all aspects of their fur kid journey. As such, our blog section is jam-packed with informative articles. We cover everything from the genetics of ginger cats to brushing your pet’s teeth

A woman in blue gloves is pointing at an x-ray of a dog with a broken leg.

Maple the Rottie Breaks a Bone

Rottweilers are big, sturdy pups that look pretty invincible. But this doesn’t mean they’re not prone to the same accidents and injuries that befall other dogs. Maple, a one-year old Rottie pup, was having the time of her life on a farm when a simple slip caused her to break

Dog handlers at the Purina Pro Dog Nationals by the Dogs New Zealand kennel club

PD and Dogs NZ Celebrate One Year of Linking Paws

Next month we’re celebrating the first-year anniversary of the national Dogs New Zealand kennel club and PD Insurance partnership. It’s been an incredible period of sharing valuable pet health information, launching Dogs NZ Insurance by pd.co.nz, evolving the Dogs NZ Breeder Partner Programme with free starter cover, and much more.

A woman hugging a white dog in a field, highlighting the strong bond between humans and canines.

PD Survey Uncovers Insights from 2,000 NZ Pet Owners

Companion animals in NZ almost equal the number of people and we believe their health and wellbeing is just as important. That’s why PD Insurance routinely invests time surveying pet owners to find out what they want for their pets, how they’re incorporated into their lifestyle and how they feel

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