Understanding guinea pigs
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...
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Natural remedies
Natural remedies are becoming pet owners’ number one choice for pet care. When it comes to flea control, many pet owners are looking for...
Keep your senior pet happy
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...
LickiMat tips for winter
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...
Winter checklist
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...
PussNboots Kitty Rescue
Salena Hodgson established PussnBoots Kitty Rescue purely by accident. It all started in January 2020, after she saw disheartening posts...
Sharing pets for positive mental health
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...
We love dogs
Denis Putt, Sarah Johns, Aimee Baldwin and Krys Beardman tell us about their charitable trust, We Love Dogs, started in early 2020. Where...
About Bluetick Coonhounds
General appearance Bluetick Coonhounds have a smooth, glossy coat that is dark blue and thickly mottled with black spots on the back,...
Tips for helping animal charities, non-financially
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...
Top 6 fish breeds for beginners
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
Anal gland issues
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...
Keep Omicron stock-up medicine away from your pets
As Omicron looms, we’re advised to stock up our medicine cabinet with effective pain relief such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, cough medicin
Ritchie von Rich
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 in cats
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...
Animal Evac NZ – a voice for animals in emergencies
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...
What is the vet doing?
Have you ever wondered what the vet is actually looking for when they poke and prod at your pet when you go for the yearly check-up or...
How to keep your guinea pigs busy
It’s summer, the sun is shining and grass everywhere is being kept short by little furry lawnmowers: guinea pigs. Guinea pigs often...
Are algae eaters right for my aquarium?
At times, it can feel like algae are consuming your underwater world. Looking at it can even become frustrating. Algae can emit strong...
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