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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?”

Test Your Marine Wildlife Knowledge This Seaweek

Did you know that Seaweek in New Zealand is almost upon us? Held this year from March 5 to 13, it’s all about raising awareness and promoting understanding of the marine environment and its importance to the country. As pet parents, we play a very important part in marine wildlife

why are some dogs afraid of thunder and others, like these, not?

Why Are Dogs Afraid of Thunder (and How to Help)?

How do you calm a dog down during a thunderstorm? And why are some dogs scared of thunder and others not? Some kids and adults don’t particularly like the electric boom surging from the sky either yet others find it mesmerizing. Could it be dogs are just the same as

this grey cat and light brown dog are playing in autumn leaves, enjoying playtime for a dog and cat on Love Your Pet Day 2023

New ‘Love Your Pet Day’ Research Reveals All

New Zealand pets can rejoice this Love Your Pet Day 2023, on 20 February. Our latest pet ownership research reveals more than one quarter of partnered-up pet parents (26%) prefer their fur kid’s company over their partner’s company. That’s more than one in every four cat or dog owners. Only

Veterinarian Removing A Grass Seed. Grass seed infection in dogs and cats can cause problems

Why Are Grass Seeds a Big Problem for Pets?

There’s nothing more wonderful for your pup or cat than running in the open, whether through meadows and fields or just your backyard, getting in all that fresh air and green grass. Grass seems pretty benign, right? But did you know that grass seed infection in dogs and cats is

Maine Coon Cat Personality and Facts

Do you have your heart set on getting a cat and a dog… but you only have space, money or time for one? Fear not – we have just the thing. A Maine Coon kitten is the ultimate solution because he (or she) is big and loves playing games (like

The Oh-So-Bright Border Collie: A Profile

Border Collies are smart. Like, really smart. In fact, the Border Collie is ranked the most intelligent dog in the world. A quick Google search will show that heaps of experts agree. Known for their fun nature and intelligence, these medium-sized dogs are the third most popular dog breed in

little girl pats a puppy as a random act of kindness

10 Random Acts of Kindness for Pet Lovers

Random Acts of Kindness Day isn’t just for people – it’s for pets too! From small to great, there are endless ways pet lovers can help companion animals have an even better day than usual on this special day. If you’re someone’s favourite furball, imagine how great a random act

Male veterinarian checking teeth of sick dog during appointment in clinics. An abscess in dogs tooth or abscess in the mouth of a dog can be very painful.

What to Do if Your Dog has a Tooth Abscess

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to experience it, you know how painful a tooth abscess can be. It’s no different for animals. An abscess in your dog’s tooth or abscess in the mouth of a dog can lead to serious pain and discomfort. If left untreated, it can be

Portrait of a cute young small dog sitting on the floor and looking curious at the camera. Check out our guide of gifts for dogs in NZ and things to buy to spoil your dog

5 Ways to Spoil Your Pup this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and here at PD we believe there’s close to no greater love than that between a pet parent and their pup! With so much puppy love in the air, you may feel like getting into the spirit by thinking of things to buy to spoil

an insured pet waits with its owners in the vet waiting room

Why Pet Insurance is Good for Vets

Caution: trigger warning. Please note this article that outlines why pet insurance is recommended by vets discusses details of suicide and reader discretion is required. Pet insurance is important to the vet industry for several reasons. The primary one is of course that it allows pets to maintain their optimum health

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