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A brown cocker spaniel lies on a couch with its ears stretched out, as a person in a green striped shirt gently pets it—a perfect example of the special bond between dogs and kids.

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Dogs and Kids: Respecting Each Other’s Boundaries

If you’re wanting to introduce human children to your canine children, or vice versa, your first thought will be whether the dogs and kids will

Ginger cat watches YouTube videos on a bed on Love Your Pet Day 2023

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Should Your Cat Be Watching Cat TV?

Cat TV videos and channels might sound a bit … well … niche. But they’re popping up all over YouTube and other streaming services. Basically,

A dog rests its head on a person's crossed legs while they sit on a dark sofa in a room filled with natural light—a cozy scene that brings to mind the relaxing balance of pet work and downtime.

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Should I Get a Cat or Dog if I Work Full Time?

Pets are a lot like people. You get those cats and dogs that want as much exclusive one-on-one time as possible, while others are a

A man and woman sit together outside, smiling at each other while the man pets a black dog, happily discussing their pet claims.

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How PD Insurance Makes Pet Claims Easy

More and more pet owners are opting to get pet insurance and for good reason – why wouldn’t you want to protect your pet and

These two BC puppies will grow up to become medium-sized dogs.

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Why Two Littermates Could Spell Trouble

Ever heard of littermate syndrome? Though not a scientifically recognised medical or behavioural disorder, many trainers, shelters, and vets say it exists. Basically, it’s a

Smiling pet mum with short gray hair and glasses lies on grass, hugging her happy golden retriever outdoors.

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5 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day As a Pet Mum

There are human mummas and then there are dog mums and cat mums. We feel that all of them should be celebrated, of course. If

A small dog sits on a bed surrounded by pillow stuffing, with a torn pillow nearby and blankets rumpled around—an adorable reminder of why pet proofing your home is important.

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Pet Proofing Your Home for a Happy Household

Like all good mums and dads know, baby-proofing your home is step #1 on the road to good parenting. And pet parenting is no different.

A golden retriever stands in shallow, muddy water, looking off to the side—a striking reminder of Auckland flooding and the importance of emergency preparedness and response during New Zealand natural disasters.

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Pets + Natural Disasters: How To Be Emergency-Ready

Emergency preparedness and response for pets is exactly what it sounds like. It’s planning how to safeguard your pets before an emergency. After all, when

a small white dog standing on top of a grass covered field

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The 5 Best Auckland Walks for Your Pup this Festive Season

Ah, Auckland – the city of sails, stunning landscapes and, of course, a paradise for dog lovers! With its diverse terrain, it offers a plethora

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

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