The Five Domains model provides a basis for identifying opportunities to improve animal welfare. By minimising negative experiences and...

Aotearoa New Zealand is a nation of animal lovers. We have more than 4.35 million companion animals (pets) that call New Zealand home,...

Once thought to be only for humans, natural therapies are becoming increasingly popular for our companion animals. A holistic health...

Many of us wish that we could understand what our pets are trying to tell us, and it can be particularly daunting when we get a new...

Natural remedies are becoming pet owners’ number one choice for pet care. When it comes to flea control, many pet owners are looking for...

Watching your beloved cat or dog age can be hard for any pet owner. Most pet parents struggle with the realisation that their pet is...

With the colder months now here, it is not always easy to spend time outside with our pets and some of you may have pets that don’t like...

As the cooler months set in, it is time to make sure your pets are kept safe, warm and healthy this winter. Here are a few tips to help...

Salena Hodgson established PussnBoots Kitty Rescue purely by accident. It all started in January 2020, after she saw disheartening posts...

Paws-itivity often comes in the form of a wet nose and waggy tail. Many of us thrive from connecting and interacting with pets. Did you...

Denis Putt, Sarah Johns, Aimee Baldwin and Krys Beardman tell us about their charitable trust, We Love Dogs, started in early 2020. Where...

General appearance Bluetick Coonhounds have a smooth, glossy coat that is dark blue and thickly mottled with black spots on the back,...

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Obviously money is key to any welfare or rescue group. Vet bills alone can head into the thousands of dollars and then there are food and...

Cam Scott from The Fish Room shares his top six fish for beginners. So if you are looking to start the adventure of fish keeping, read on to

What are anal glands? Anal glands are two small glands that sit inside, below and either side of the anus, at above the 4 o’clock and 8...

As Omicron looms, we’re advised to stock up our medicine cabinet with effective pain relief such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, cough medicin

We found Ritchie von Rich’s Instagram profile and instantly became a fan of this stunning 3-year-young school cat. We asked his carer,...

Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition seen in cats of both sexes from around 10-12 years old. The clinical signs are caused by an...

Do you have an emergency plan in place for all your pets in case of a disaster? In our disaster prone country, we receive a variety of...