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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.

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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

a dog sits in front of its raw food bowl

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Choosing a Raw Dog Food Diet: Yay or Nay?

We love sharing everything with our dogs, sometimes even our diets! Those of us who’ve opted for a raw food lifestyle might want to pass

A small white dog wearing a red dog car harness stands on grass, attached to a red leash held by a person in blue pants.

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A Seatbelt For Dogs? Dog Car Harness 101

Did you know that 90% of Kiwis say they consider their pets when deciding to travel or not? Many of us take our fur family

A wet dog shakes off water, creating a spray of droplets around its body while standing on a sandy surface in sunlight, capturing the essence of playful wet dogs.

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Why Do Wet Dogs Smell So Bad?

If you’ve ever smelt Bella after a romp in the rain or some puddles you might have wondered why wet dogs smell really bad. Don’t

A brown and white boxer dog lies under a bed, looking up with its mouth open and tongue partially out, seeking comfort from the noise of fireworks outside.

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Guy Fawkes From A Vet’s Perspective

At the time of writing, there are only four days a year that you’re allowed to buy fireworks in New Zealand. That’s the lead up

A small black and brown dog sits on a grey couch next to a red gift box with a green ribbon and a Santa hat, ready for dog Christmas fun. Consider dog insurance New Zealand to keep your furry friend safe this festive season.

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5 Reasons Pet Insurance Makes the Best Christmas Gift

When it comes to the most valuable Christmas gift for your dog or cat’s health, pet insurance really does top the list. Though the festive

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Does Pet Insurance Cover Medication?

So, Bella or Luna have had a mishap and needed to go the vet. You know you have pet insurance to cover them in case

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 –

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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

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