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Spoil your pooch with a luxury pet vacation like the one this black and white dog wearings sunglasses is enjoying.

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5 Top Spots for a Luxury Pet Vacation or Pampering

Everyone needs a break every now and then. So why would that be any different for your favourite four-legged friend? Does Boris need his own

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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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 morkie in a pile of money notes. The cost of owning a dog or cat can pile up

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Managing Pet Costs While Giving the Best Care

The cost of owning a dog or cat can add up, to say the least. Two recent PD surveys revealed that 53.9% of our members

A mum and her daughter petting their dog in the park while practicing pet safety.

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PD’s Ultimate Guide to Pet Safety for Kids

Pet safety is a cornerstone for helping kids and pets become lifelong friends. Children lap up new information and make it their own in no

A person in a coat and hat walks a small dog on a leash through a grassy park with trees and pathways, adhering to local Dogs Regulations.

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Dogs Bylaws in NZ: From Walking to Barking

Christchurch City Council is reviewing its bylaws on the maximum number of dogs you’re allowed to walk at the same time. This comes after an

A person with red curly hair lies on a striped blanket next to a Shiba Inu dog, both looking at a smartphone screen, perhaps exploring the best AI apps together.

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Best AI Apps Every Pet Owner Should Try

Lately, the best AI apps—especially those designed with pets in mind—and übersmart tools like ChatGPT are really shaking things up in the pet parenting world.

Labrador Retrievers are the no.1 assistance dogs in NZ

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Ways to Celebrate National Guide Dog Month 2024

Not only can life be better with dogs, but for many blind or visually impaired people, Guide Dogs are a necessity. National Guide Dog Month

This black pug with its head out a red car's window has an owner that's taking a dog from NZ to Australia

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Taking Your Dog from New Zealand to Australia: What You Need to Know

Wondering what’s involved in taking a dog to Australia from NZ, whether you’re emigrating with pets, going on holiday, or visiting Aussie loved ones? When

woman feeding fluffy white cat homemade cat treats

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5 Tasty Homemade Cat Treats

Want to spoil your cat without spending a pretty penny? Making homemade cat treats means you have something special to give them without needing to

Three golden retrievers, ready to celebrate, don colorful party hats and matching collars with pom-poms as they stand outdoors in front of a wooden fence.

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6 Ways To Celebrate Your Pet’s Birthday

Did you know that 71% of PD Insurance members answered ‘yes!’ to a recent survey that asked whether they celebrate their pet’s birthday, with 14%

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