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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?

Why dogs bark is an interesting question with lots of answers.

Why Do Dogs Bark (and How You Can Help)

Why do dogs bark? It’s something every frustrated canine parent has asked themselves at some point. Especially if your dog goes on long monologues that fill the passage or the street with dog vowels. Even more so if you’ve discovered an angry note in your letterbox about your dog’s not-so-neighbourly

These two BC puppies will grow up to become medium-sized dogs.

Why Two Littermates Could Spell Trouble

Ever heard of littermate syndrome? Though not a scientifically recognised medical or behavioural disorder, many trainers, shelters, and vets say it exists. Basically, it’s a set of behaviours that sometimes occur when two puppies from the same litter bond exclusively to each other in a way that interferes with normal

A veterinarian in blue scrubs holds a small black and tan dog, smiling in a veterinary clinic exam room, ready to assist with pet insurance claims for 2025.

The Most Common Pet Insurance Claims of 2025 (and What They Tell Us)

Pet insurance claims make one thing clear: our fluffy children need vet care just like we occasionally need doctor’s care. After looking back at 2025 claims data at PD Insurance, we’re glad we could give our customers a soft landing on their vet bills. From itchy skin and upset stomachs

A white dog sits at a table with colorful eggs, yellow decorations, a vase of daffodils, and bunny ear headbands—perfect inspiration for your pet Easter tips!.

Count Your Eggs! + Other Need-To Know Pet Easter Tips

No one wants to phone their vet saying “my dog ate chocolate!” While chocolate isn’t something pet parents would knowingly give their pets, every April tells a familiar story. Insurance claims for chocolate ingestion spike noticeably for pups. April, of course, means Easter – which in turn means chocolate Easter

A small, long-haired dog outdoors in tall grass sticks out its tongue near a red poppy flower, happily exploring—though tall grass can pose risks of foreign bodies or accidental ingestion.

The Surprising Items Sending Dogs to the Vet in 2026

Did you know that ”accidental ingestion’ – basically your dog swallowing something they shouldn’t – is consistently among our top claim types? And we don’t just mean the usual suspects like chocolate. In fact, harmful foreign bodies can range from items in your pantry through to toys, medication and clothing.

Smiling pet mum with short gray hair and glasses lies on grass, hugging her happy golden retriever outdoors.

5 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day As a Pet Mum

There are human mummas and then there are dog mums and cat mums. We feel that all of them should be celebrated, of course. If you believe the love and affection you share with your pet is just as special as any human relationship then it’s time to celebrate your

A brown and white dog is being bathed, with a person holding its neck and using a green dog brush on its fur to help reduce shedding.

The Best Brush For Your Pup’s Coat Type

Ever found yourself wandering down the pet care aisle, utterly baffled by the variety of dog brushes? Choosing the right brush for you pup not only helps you keep their coat glossy and healthy, but can help minimise the fur they lose when they shed. We’re put together an easy

A small dog sits on a bed surrounded by pillow stuffing, with a torn pillow nearby and blankets rumpled around—an adorable reminder of why pet proofing your home is important.

Pet Proofing Your Home for a Happy Household

Like all good mums and dads know, baby-proofing your home is step #1 on the road to good parenting. And pet parenting is no different. Pet proofing your home is not just for your pet. It’s for your peace of mind. No one wants woof or meow eating strange and

A golden retriever stands in shallow, muddy water, looking off to the side—a striking reminder of Auckland flooding and the importance of emergency preparedness and response during New Zealand natural disasters.

Pets + Natural Disasters: How To Be Emergency-Ready

Emergency preparedness and response for pets is exactly what it sounds like. It’s planning how to safeguard your pets before an emergency. After all, when you’re actually in one there simply isn’t the time. With the recent flooding in Northland and the ever present possibility of an earthquake in NZ,

A golden horse, symbolizing the Chinese Zodiac Animal for the year of the horse, stands behind large "2026" numbers with gold coins and stylized clouds on a rich red background.

What’s Your Chinese New Year Zodiac Animal?

Happy Chinese New Year 2026! Chinese New Year – also known as Lunar New Year and as the Spring Festival – essentially marks the tides of the new year and changing of the seasons. In 2026, it’s time to celebrate the next Chinese Zodiac animal: the horse. That’s right, this

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