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A small brown and tan stray animal walks alone on an empty paved road with dry grass on the side.

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What to Do if You Hit an Animal While Driving in NZ

What do you do if you hit an animal while driving? Even though it’s scary to consider it a possibility, you should always be prepared

A husky dog lies on a wooden platform, secured by a dog chain next to a green structure, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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Chaining Your Dog – Is It Cruel or Not?

You’ve probably seen the photos of neglected or abused dogs tied up to something within a bare yard with no shelter. We all know that

A person gently pats the head of a golden retriever on a paved surface, perhaps pondering how dog aging transforms those playful days into cherished memories.

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Dog Age Calculator: How Old Is My Dog In Human Years?

One human year equals seven dog years, right? Nope … not anymore! Most of us work out our dog’s age on 7:1 ratio based on

A man crouches on grass, smiling at a tan dog with a black collar, his hand above the dog's head. Trees are visible in the background—perfect inspiration for thoughtful dog dad gifts.

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11 Father’s Day Gifts for Pet Lovers – Got a Fave?

If you’re searching for a dog or cat dad Father’s Day gift in NZ, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up 11

A dog with bow legs, which may be caused rickets in dogs and puppies

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Rickets in Puppies – What You Need To Know

Rickets in puppies and young dogs? You may have heard of rickets in humans, but the fact that it can occur in our pups can

Vet dentist checks dog for periodontal disease

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How to Choose Pet Dental Insurance

How do you go about choosing pet dental insurance plans? As a cat or dog parent this is a great question to ask yourself –

A group of students sits on the floor in a classroom, watching a woman with an emotional support dog NZ at the front near large windows during a Great Potentials Foundation event.

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Meet Zephyr – A ‘Pawsitivity Wellness Officer’ for Auckland Students

Meet emotional support dog, Zephyr, a Border Collie who recently joined an NZ educational programme run by Great Potentials Foundation. The use of dogs in

selective breeding dogs with spots led to the Dalmatian

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If All Dogs Are the Same Species, Why do They Look Different? Selective Breeding

If you’ve ever wondered ‘are all dogs the same species‘ the answer is yes. Selective breeding specific dog traits has helped us create ‘families’ or

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Why is My Chihuahua Panting and Shaking?

Why is my Chihuahua panting and shaking? Is it because he/she sat on my lap throughout the horror movie I watched last night or is

A Kiwi woman camping with her dog in a grassy field under the Matariki star cluster

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How to Celebrate Matariki with Pets in 2025

Matariki New Year is the perfect time of year for a bit of stargazing. And who better to accompany you under the Matariki star cluster

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