Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week and your Pet
Each November there is a global campaign to promote awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Infections are caused by...
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Cruciate disease in dogs
What is cruciate disease ? The cruciate ligaments are important stabilising ligaments of the knee (stifle) joint. The stifle joint...
The importance of water testing!
Some fish and plant life are needy, while others are not. Water is the key to life but can hold a wide range of chemicals and mineral...
Calm your pets during thunderstorms
Do thunder and lightning storms panic your pet? As we start to endure unsettled weather, here are some tips and tricks to help calm your...
Understanding the breed ring
Have you thought about showing your dog? Showing is not for everyone but, for some, spending a weekend at a dog show offers a lot of...
Feline lower urinary tract disease
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a common condition affecting cats. It can be grouped into non-obstructed and obstructed...
Companion Animals NZ Animal Behaviour and Training Accreditation
Training and behaviour consultation is an unregulated industry in New Zealand. Anyone with any level of experience and education can call...
Getting the perfect pet photo
Struggling to get the perfect photo of your pet? Then you are not alone. Many pet owners have phones full of dud photos with the hopes of...
Acclimatising your new wet pet
Acclimatising your new tank addition is important. Cam Scott from The Fish Room explains the best practice for introducing your new wet...
Catnip crazy
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a flowering plant known to make cats go crazy due to the release of allomones such as nepetalactone....
What is feline calcivirus?
What is feline calicivirus? It is a common respiratory disease which is highly infectious in cats. Feline calicivirus (FCV) and feline...
Cat containment, are catios the answer?
New Zealand is a nation of cat lovers. We have one of the highest rates of cat ownership in the world, says University of Canterbury...
Meet Pet Refuge Shelter Manager
Pet Refuge Shelter Manager Louise Morley has been on the ground since the facility opened nearly two years ago at a secret location on...
SAFE Launches Hotline To Expose Animal Cruelty
Animal rights charity SAFE has today launched 0800 EXPOSE, a supportive programme to provide witnesses of animal abuse a confidential...
New Zealand’s only refuge for pets of domestic violence victims running at capacity
It's only been just over a year since New Zealand's first pet refuge opened, but plans are already underway for another centre to meet...
Help! My dog/cat is difficult to give tablets to
No one likes taking tablets or medication and it can be hard to persuade your pets to eat the tablets, especially as they often don’t...
Why do professionals use Safe4?
When your business and the safety of those in your care is paramount, then the best protection available is of highest importance. You...
Parrots as pets
Parrots make wonderful pets and companions. You will quickly find that these birds are extremely smart and their ability to learn make...
Waiheke goes to the dogs
Vicki Angland encourages all pups to jump on the ferry with their human to enjoy the gorgeous dog-friendly island of Waiheke during the...
Love for older dogs
Ever thought about providing an elderly dog with their forever home? Every dog deserves love and care for their entire life. But...
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