Parvovirus (often known simply as parvo) is a deadly virus which can cause severe illness in young and unvaccinated dogs. We wanted to do our bit by outlining parvo symptoms, signs, and what you can do to treat and prevent parvo. The Facebook posts of animal...
While Easter breaks all the culinary rules and means we can eat chocolate for breakfast, there are some considerations. Besides extra teeth brushing, there’s the question of why is chocolate toxic to dogs and cats? And, just how toxic can it be? More on this...
Love your pet day is not just once a year, it’s every day. Nevertheless, who can resist a little bit of added festivity with the official Love Your Pet Day this 20 Feb! To celebrate, we’ve done our homework on the top 10 ways your pet...
Is becoming a first time pet owner occupying all kinds of awesome daydreams at the moment? Is your work ending up on the backburner while you Google puppies and/or kittens instead? Does imagining being a pet parent make the coffee taste even better? If you’re getting...
Getting a pet you can take care of for life requires considerable planning and finding that special connection. If you’ve received a pet for Christmas (or adopted at another time), becoming a pet parent overnight may have sent you into shock. Are you realising you...
Routine pet care is crucial to keeping our furkids in tip top shape right from the young puppy and kitten stage. Much like people go for dental check ups and take our vitamins to keep us healthy, keeping on top of your pet’s medical wellbeing...
This 14 January is time to celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day! But before we dive in, want to know the big difference between us and our pets? Our fur babies are born wearing their clothes (whereas we, uh, erm… are not). Plainly put, our...
You may have heard there’s been an outbreak of kennel cough in New Zealand. With surges occurring nationwide, dog owners are being urged to be extra cautious. But how serious is kennel cough (also called canine cough), what are the symptoms, and how is it...
Giving medication to cats is a bit like trying to catch smoke – frustrating and often futile! Your usually cuddly kitty has been presented with a tablet. Suddenly it’s a writhing ball of claws and teeth, and nothing you do can convince them to just...
Aaah, there’s nothing better than oversized paws, tiny zoomies, and that new puppy smell. Except when you have to give them medication. Not only do we worry about our little patients but it can be a real battle too! Here are our top tips on...
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