Pet Insurance - April 14th What dog is right for me quiz: Bow Wow Meow Kiwis are a nation of pet owners. According to Roy Morgan Research, 58% of us have at least one dog or cat. So Bow Wow Meow's Breed Selector tool is likely to be popular! This …
Pet Insurance - April 7th What I’ve learnt from owning different types of pets As I type this list of pets I have owned (not all at once, mind you), I am a little taken aback with the variety – dogs, cats, rabbits, chooks, ducks, guinea fowl, geese, cockatoos, …
Pet Insurance - April 1st Cats & Dogs: How to avoid weight gain New Zealand is a nation of pet owners It’s all about being prepared Okay – if you want to keep up your regular exercise program in winter, it’s about being prepared. Don’t abandon your early morning walk …
Pet Insurance - March 28th The pros and cons of owning your own pet There is plenty of research that people who own pets are more relaxed, fitter and happier overall. According to the New Zealand Companion Animals Council, New Zealanders own in excess of 5 million pets (admittedly, including …
Pet Insurance - March 27th 5 signs you are humanising your pets too much But – how do you know if you fall into that category? Here are five hints that you may be humanising your pet. 1. You spend more on our pet’s food than you do on yours. You …
Pet Insurance - March 21st Chocolate & Dogs: What are symptoms to be aware of? According to the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), chocolate is dangerous and potentially fatal for dogs. The bitter alkaloid ‘theobromine’, found in the cacao plant, is what makes chocolate toxic for dogs. The NZVA advises …
Pet Insurance - March 15th RSPCA tips for keeping your cat healthy According to a survey published by the New Zealand Companion Animal Council Inc, there are more companion animals in New Zealand than there are people! New Zealanders are the world's greatest cat owners, with a …
Pet Insurance - January 14th Cat Cafes: The latest coffee craze in New Zealand Auckland now has its own cat café, Barista Cats. With coffee, sandwiches and cakes for sale, Barista Cats is just like a regular café but with a significant difference – well, 11 of them actually. …
Pet Insurance - December 4th Don’t leave your pet in the car this summer New Zealand is a nation of dog owners, with the New Zealand Companion Animal Council estimating that there are approximately 700,000 pet dogs in New Zealand. But with the weather warmining up remember: don't leave …
Pet Insurance - November 17th NZVA: 8 Foods You Do Not Want To Feed Your Dog Chocolate. Most pet owners are well-aware of this already, but it′s an easy one to forget at Christmas. Those bars of Toblerone or boxes of your favourite chocolate treats, wrapped nicely under the tree, can be …
