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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,

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

A white dog sits at a table with colorful eggs, yellow decorations, a vase of daffodils, and bunny ear headbands—perfect inspiration for your pet Easter tips!.

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Count Your Eggs! + Other Need-To Know Pet Easter Tips

No one wants to phone their vet saying “my dog ate chocolate!” While chocolate isn’t something pet parents would knowingly give their pets, every April

A small, long-haired dog outdoors in tall grass sticks out its tongue near a red poppy flower, happily exploring—though tall grass can pose risks of foreign bodies or accidental ingestion.

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The Surprising Items Sending Dogs to the Vet in 2026

Did you know that ”accidental ingestion’ – basically your dog swallowing something they shouldn’t – is consistently among our top claim types? And we don’t

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

This dog is ready to eat delicious fruit that is safe for pets.

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Fruit And Veg For Your Pet – Is It Safe?

We know getting plenty of fruits and vegetables into our diet is good for us. But does it count for our pets? What vegetables and

A golden retriever dog, mindful of pet road safety, runs on a paved road next to a white arrow painted on the surface.

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How to Keep Your Pet Safe on NZ Roads

We teach children road safety as a normal part of growing up because it saves lives. While we can’t tell animals to stop and look

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 woman lies on a carpet using her laptop and exploring an AI pet app, while her golden retriever playfully rests its paw on her arm. Embrace the connection between pet technology and quality bonding moments.

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Pet Technology For the 2025 Pet Parent

Good, old-fashioned face-to-fur fun with your pet will never be beaten. But the evolution of everything AI and digital has given rise to pet apps

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