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A cat with white and brown fur lies on its back on a soft surface, reaching upward with one paw and its mouth slightly open—perfectly cozy under a pet cover NZ.

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Why Does Pet Insurance Reimburse Me Instead of Directly Paying the Vet?

Pet insurance is a great way to protect your fur-friend-related financials from unexpected veterinary bills. There’s an obvious benefit to a big (or little!) insurance

Close up shot of a pekingese short hair puppy. She may be suffering from dry eye in dogs

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Dry Eye in Dogs: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?

Ever noticed your dog having ‘boogers’ in their eyes? Every now and again probably isn’t anything too serious, but extremely gunky eyes can mean an

A woman holds her Labradoodle who has been screened for canine cancer as she looks out at the ocean wondering about the test results

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Cancer in Dogs: Why Breed, Age and Gender Matter

Sadly, cancer in dogs is just as common as it is in humans. In terms of numbers, roughly half of all dogs will develop some

A brown dog with a black snout eats from a white bowl on the floor, with some kibble scattered around—capturing a common scene found in many pet cost survey results.

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How to Change Your Pet’s Food Without Upsetting Their Tummy

Your pet’s diet is key to their overall health. What happens when you need to switch up what they’re eating? Changing your dog’s or cat’s

dog with very sad smart eyes. depression in dogs is a real illness

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Can Dogs Get Depressed? Here’s the Truth About Dog Depression

The world is becoming more and more aware of the importance of focusing on our mental health. Talking about issues like depression and anxiety are

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What Does AAFCO Stand for in Pet Food?

If you could save on some of your vet costs by feeding your cat or dog fantastic food, would you? They say you are what

A fluffy cream-colored dog with pointed ears is partially hidden behind green leaves, looking toward the camera—just the kind of friendly pup featured in our recent pet cost survey.

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Pet Plan Shopping in NZ: Costs, Risks and Research

A pet plan is a wonderful way to protect your beloved fur baby and your finances when health issues hit. With the right insurance provider,

Yorkshire terrier. the hostess walks her pet in the park on a summer day.

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Why Do Terriers Shake? We Explain

Cold, excited … or something else? Why do terriers shake? Jack Russell or Fox Terrier, Yorkie or Staffie – terriers are adorable and energetic canine

A cat's paw with a bump. He could have cat leprosy, also known as feline leprosy

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Feline Leprosy?! Here’s Herc’s Story

Ever heard of feline leprosy (cat leprosy)? Well, it exists! NZ pet parent Courtney shared with us the story of her one year old cat

Jack Russell Terrier getting bandage from a dog first aid kit after injury on his leg

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How to Make Your Own Pet First Aid Kit

Picture this: your playful pup, Max, is out exploring the park with you. Suddenly, he steps on something sharp and goes “ouch!” (or more like

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