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In winter, this puppy snuggles under blankets to keep warm.

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How to Keep Your Pet Warm When it’s Cold

Whether or not they show it, pets are sensitive to colder weather. We know you want yours to stay healthy and cosy, so we’ve put

A person enjoys a pack walk, managing five dogs on leashes along a park path, with lush green grass and towering trees visible in the background.

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Dog Walking: How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

Should you be allowed to walk as many dogs as you like at once? Many say no. Auckland and Christchurch City Council are in the

A white poodle with curly fur and a purple collar gazes at the camera, set against a pristine white background. With its bright eyes free from tear stains, the poodle radiates charm and elegance.

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Bye-Bye, Eye Gunk! How to Remove Dog Tear Stains

If you’ve noticed tear stains and wondered if your dog’s been crying, you’re not alone. But can dogs 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 cry tears like humans do, or

A woman in green scrubs, an adept osteopath, holds a brown and white dog on a table, smiling warmly at it. The dog looks forward, raising one paw as if acknowledging its gentle animal osteopathy session.

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Animal Osteopathy: Here’s What You Need To Know

Animal osteopathy—although lesser known about in New Zealand—is a gentle, drug-free approach to helping animals with stiffness, pain or injury. It works alongside medical vet

A small brown puppy sits outdoors on dry grass, basking in the sunlight with its eyes closed, like the headline of the top articles declaring happiness found in simple moments.

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We Asked A Vet: Do Cat and Dog Pheromones Work?

Are you curious about what pheromones can do for your furry friends? You may have heard of pheromones for cats and dogs and wondered “do

A golden retriever, having just finished its year-long flea treatments, lies playfully on its back in a grassy field under the clear sky, with trees framing the serene scene.

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Year-Long Flea Treatments? We Asked A Vet

A relatively new anti-flea injection is available in New Zealand. It’s vet-administered and works year-round. If you’re among the many pet owners wondering how to

A fluffy Pomeranian stands on a white surface against a blue background, bubbles playfully floating nearby. It's as if someone's curious question, "Why do my dog's farts smell so bad?" has conjured this whimsical scene to distract from the pondered mystery.

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Why Do My Dog’s Farts Smell So Bad?!

For doting pet parents out there, we know our floofballs let one rip every now and then. As funny (and as smelly) as it is,

A dog lies on a kitchen floor among broken plates and scattered paper towels, surrounded by foreign objects that could lead to accidental ingestion.

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Accidental Ingestion: Here’s What Dogs Swallow + How To Prevent It

Did you know that ”accidental ingestion’ – basically your dog swallowing something they shouldn’t – was among our top claim types in 2024? And we

Kneeling next to a black and white dog outdoors, the person gently holds the leash while observing the pup's playful antics despite its itchy skin.

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Vet Advice For Your Dog’s Itchy Skin

Itchy skin in dogs is a big problem. In fact, 20% of dogs will have skin problems that need a vet visit at some point

Alpine's Story unfolds as a black cat with mesmerizing green eyes sits indoors, facing the camera. The window and blinds in the background cast soft shadows, hinting at adventures untold.

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A Run-In With Gutter Cleaner: Here’s Alpine’s Story

Realising your pet may have swallowed something harmful is really scary. This is what happened to Lizzie and her cat Alpine a couple of months

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