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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?

Toyger Cat Wears Its Stripes on Its Sleeve (and All Over!)

If you’re an Aladdin fan or the kids in your life are, you might envy Jasmine having her own tiger. Not to worry – tigers come in miniature for us real-life humans, kinda! The Toyger cat breed has been created over many years to look like a toy tiger but

pet owners make sure this dog breed's daily exercise requirements are met

Active Dog Month: Dog Breed Exercise Requirements

Dogs may all be the same species, but when it comes to dog breed exercise requirements that’s where the similarity ends. For instance, your German Shepherd’s fitness regime will vary enormously from that of your Pug‘s. Knowing your breed’s fitness needs is essential for keeping a happy healthy pet… In

Dog Alone At Home? Tips To Make It Easier for Them

Most of us don’t like leaving our dog alone at home because it goes against what we know to be true – dogs love company. Dogs aren’t exactly suited to be alone. They’re social creatures who thrive on bonding time. Whether it’s human or animal affection, they need companionship. Even

Russian Blue: The Global Citizen Cat

The Russian Blue cat is pretty unique. Most cat breeds are bred intentionally, but this feline developed naturally (at least at fur-st). You could say the Russian Blue cat is a self-made breed… As breeds go, this fabulous feline has some other tricks up its sleeve too. For one, with

Boogie and his mum Lulu shortly after luxating patella symptoms start showing

Cruciate Disease in Dogs and Boogie the Rottweiler

Boogie the Rottweiler is young, upbeat and simply loves camping and walks on the beach. But recently the young Auckland pup had a mysterious limp that came and went. Cruciate disease in dogs was found to be the culprit. Boogie had been limping on and off and at first it

PD Insurance asks this cat 'why do cats knead?'

Why Do Cats Knead (Do They Like Fresh Bread)?

Why do cats knead? Did some cat once long ago belong to a baker and now all cats simply long for that smell of freshly kneaded dough leading to warm bread in the oven? This theory clearly has its faults (other than the fact we just made it up). For

boxer having paw bandaged - injuries are the third most common claims for pet insurance

PD Insurance’s Most Common Insurance Claims in 2021

If you’re a pet parent who’s considering insurance, you might’ve wondered what the top claims for pet insurance are. Maybe you’re trying to figure out whether it’s worth it, how much you might save, or whether dogs and cats are really as accident and illness prone as some owners say.

french bulldog puppy is on the list of brachycephalic breeds

Brachycephalic Breeds: Health Conditions in Flat Faced Dogs

Is your adorable dog – or potential dog – on the list of brachycephalic breeds? If so, you’ve probably heard about brachycephalic airway syndrome. It’s common for ‘flat-faced’ dog and cat breeds to experience this condition. It makes it hard for them to breathe and that leads to all sorts

This kitten won't go in the cat litter tray because it hasn't been cleaned and still has old poop in it.

When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?

Kittens are born with their eyes closed, just like their furry dog pals, but when do kittens open their eyes? We’ll answer this question and give you plenty of information you’ll need to know in the first few weeks of your kitten’s life. If your favourite furry companion has given

This woman is celebrating International Women's Day with her best friend.

International Women’s Day: Dogs Are Women’s Best Friend

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate today’s auspicious occasion (8th of March), we’re celebrating why dogs truly are a woman’s best friend. Wondering how? With scientific data of course 😊 PD Insurance has compiled the findings of three independent studies. Each study focuses on a different aspect of the human-dog

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