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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 close-up of a small brown puppy scared during Guy Fawkes

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Guy Fawkes From A Vet’s Perspective

In New Zealand, there are only four days a year that you’re allowed to buy fireworks. That’s the lead up to Guy Fawkes from November

A circular arrangement of lit diya lamps and yellow-orange flowers frames a plate of round, white sweets with green garnish on a white background, evoking the vibrant spirit of Diwali 2024.

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Our Guide to a Pet Friendly Diwali 2024

Are you ready for Diwali 2024? 🎇 With celebrations and Diwali fireworks planned across Auckland and beyond, this 5-day festival is set to be just

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Avoiding Puppy Mills in New Zealand and Finding a Reputable Breeder

It might come as a surprise to dog lovers that puppy mills in a dog-loving country like New Zealand are a growing problem. Our laws

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 black pug with a white chest is lounging on a brown bedspread

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Tipping the Scales on Pet Obesity Day in NZ

Pet Obesity Day is two-pronged. Firstly, it’s about helping overweight pets get back to their ideal weight. Secondly (these can be in any order, really)

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 Striped Cat Sitting On A Window With a cat Net

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How To Install Cat Netting To Keep Your Fur Kid Safe

Does your kitty have a propensity to escape the house or yard and get up to all sorts of mischief? Mischief that could put their

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

cat with ringworm needs treatment to get rid of the fungal infection

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How to Get Rid of Ringworm in Cats

In recent years “contagious” has been a big watchword for all of us. When it comes to ringworm in cats this nasty little word pops

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