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A dog swims underwater in a clear pool, front paws outstretched and surrounded by bubbles. Remember to follow dog summer safety tips to enjoy fun, worry-free water adventures with your pets.

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How to Keep Pets Safe in Summer: Life-Saving Tips You Need to Know

Hot summer days might be the stuff of postcards, but they can be tough on your pets. Fur babies can’t just grab an icy cold

This vet determines if this obese cat is at risk of diabetes.

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The Warning Signs: Identifying Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) in dogs and cats is a growing problem, and obesity is one of the leading causes of pet diabetes.

A woman and Nelson the Border Collie, both wearing birthday hats, sit on the steps of a white house. The woman is smiling and looking at the dog.

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Hit By A Car! Here’s Nelson The Border Collie’s Story

Nelson is a Border Collie puppy from West Auckland who was hit by a car after he escaped a gated area. Luckily, this brave pup

A woman in an orange shirt sits on a couch, hugging and smiling at a large black dog with its tongue out, grateful for the relief Cytopoint for dogs has brought to her pet's atopic dermatitis.

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Cytopoint and Other Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs

Lots of Kiwis are Googling “Cytopoint injection for dogs cost” and it’s no wonder. When our dogs itch, they use their claws to scratch, leading

A veterinarian wearing a mask and gloves is performing a dog dental cleaning on a small white Chihuahua standing on a table.

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Pet Teeth Cleaning: What to Expect at the Vet Dentist

Ever taken your dog or cat to a vet dentist for professional dental cleaning? As far as pet dental care goes it stands to save

Close-up of a small kitten with white and gray fur looking directly at the camera, while a person's hands gently touch its back, ensuring it stays calm despite recently recovering from feline gastroenteritis.

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How Do I Know if My Cat Has Gastroenteritis?

Cat gastro is no fun for them or you. Cat is vomit and/or diarrhoea raises the question of whether your cat has gastroenteritis, gastritis OR

A black dog with pointy ears and bright eyes is lying on gravel, using its hind leg to scratch behind its ear, possibly due to a dog skin condition.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dog Skin Conditions

Dog skin allergies, infection and other conditions aren’t just annoying, they’re also quite common. In fact, dog skin allergies was the most common PD pet

A French Bulldog with a black and white coat is looking towards the camera with its mouth open. The background is blurred, highlighting the dog's playful expression. French Bulldog lovers in NZ will adore this charming pup.

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Should You Worry About Ear and Skin Problems in Your French Bulldog?

French Bulldogs in NZ are a popular breed – and it’s easy to see why. Those huge, pointy ears and adorable big eyes make them

A dog lies on the grass with its mouth open, wearing an orange bandage on its front right leg.

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How to Keep a Dog’s Cast Dry (to Avoid Amputation)

Did you know dog leg amputation can result from something as simple as a wet dog leg bandage or cast? It’s 100% necessary to keep

brown dog lying down on table in vet on drip - IV fluids can help to treat poisoning

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Dog Poisoning 101: Symptoms and Signs

Hopefully, dog poisoning symptoms and treatment are something you never have to deal with. But given the average household has plenty of items that are

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