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Shark Stratosâ„¢ Vacuum Cleaner: A Game-Changer for Your Home Cleaning Routine!
How good is the Shark Stratos Vacuum Cleaner? Let us tell you what we think!
Supporting more New Zealanders to live a more independent life Southern Cross Pet Insurance partners with Blind Low Vision NZ
Blind Low Vision NZ and Southern Cross Pet Insurance are announcing a partnership which will help protect and fund the guide dogs who suppor
Kiwi invention of ‘impossible’ pet water cremation machine
Kiwi inventor Matthew Brown has created a machine that treats the remains of our beloved pets in a low temperature water process that has...
Avian Ailments: aspergillus and your pet bird
Aspergillus is an environmental fungus that can be found in compost piles, damp soil, and bird droppings. Aspergillus can infect birds,...
New Charity Targets Emergency Food For Pets
Learn more about Paws of Hope - providing free emergency pet food for people who are struggling to feed their pets
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...
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...
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