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puppies start their pet insurance plan as soon as they go to their new home

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When Did the First Pet Insurance Start?

When and where did the first pet insurance start? You might have guessed that animal health insurance for other four-legged friends was the precursor to

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Fat or Obese Dog? Why and How to Shed the Chunk

The internet is awash with fat dog and cat images because let’s face it, a chubby baby face gets more likes. But are those added

Close-up of a fluffy Pomeranian puppy with its tongue out, eagerly waiting to be featured in top articles, against a blurred background.

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5 Small Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Small dog breeds can be the best canine companions for living in an apartment, townhouse or tiny house. They say greatness comes in small packages

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I Think My Pup’s Got Pink Eye! A Guide to Conjunctivitis in Dogs

If you’ve ever been greeted by a furry friend with red, watery eyes, your pup might have pink eye. Conjunctivitis in dogs is a pretty

A dog lying on a porch next to an empty bowl, perhaps dreaming of bananas.

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What Human Foods Can Dogs Eat?

“Can dogs eat… bananas, strawberries, apples, blueberries, tomato (the list goes on)…?” Finding out what human food is good for dogs is one of the

A greyhound dog with Cushing's disease laying on a couch.

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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Cushing’s disease is a debilitating syndrome in dogs that has a few different names. It’s also known as hyperadrenocorticism and Cushing’s syndrome. Whatever the title,

A French bulldog with a microchip, and a leash sitting on a polished floor, with people's legs in the background.

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Your Need-to-Knows About Dog Microchipping in NZ

Not so long ago, the idea of microchipping pets still seemed like sci-fi and gave some pet parents the shivers. The dog microchip these days

A veterinarian checking a dog's gums to see how dehydrated they are from vomiting as a result of gastroenteritis

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Does Your Dog Have Gastroenteritis or Something Else?

Gastroenteritis in dogs was the third most common PD Insurance claim in 2023. It was also the sixth most claimed health condition for cats. If

A dog lies on the floor after getting a bad tummy ache because chocolate is toxic to dogs and it has eaten some without its owner realising

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Can Dogs and Cats Eat Chocolate Easter Eggs – Yes or No?

Can dogs eat chocolate? If it’s not a good idea, how much chocolate is actually dangerous to dogs? And do Easter eggs count? These are

A little boy chooses a puppy for National Puppy Day

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How to Find Your Perfect Pup this National Puppy Day!

National Puppy Day happens every year on 23 March. Technically, it’s inter-national puppy day… Still, as long as we’re celebrating tiny fluffy cute puppies, it

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