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A pink tea light candle in a decorative holder surrounded by flower petals and colored sand for Diwali 2024.

Our Guide to a Pet Friendly Diwali 2026

Are you ready for Diwali 2026? With celebrations and Diwali fireworks planned across Auckland and beyond, this 5-day festival is set to be just as

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

A small, scruffy light-colored dog sits on the floor next to a person in shorts and a striped tank top, cross-legged with one hand on the dog—sharing a sweet moment for World Pet Health Month.

What (and When) is World Pet Health Month—Answered!

What (and when) is World Pet Health Month? Can anyone celebrate and how? Who founded it? So many questions! Thankfully, PD has all the answers right here. In this article we answer what is World Pet Health Month and much more—including how to join in by making the promise (and

A dog trainer gives a hand signal to a black and white dog sitting attentively on a patio in a garden.

Dog Trainers Vs Behaviourists: What’s the Difference? We Asked A Vet

Is your pooch pulling on the leash like a sled dog or showing signs of anxiety that leave you worried? You may be considering getting in a professional, but who should you call – a behaviourist or dog trainer? And what’s a vet behaviourist anyway? Understanding who to turn to

This dog is ready to eat delicious fruit that is safe for pets.

Fruit And Veg For Your Pet – Is It Safe?

We know getting plenty of fruits and vegetables into our diet is good for us. But does it count for our pets? What vegetables and fruit can dogs and cats eat? Are there some they should avoid? What are the health benefits … or risks? In this article, we’ll delve

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