Articles for pet owners

Cat Ear Mites: Signs, Treatment and Prevention
Cat Ear Mites: Signs, Treatment and Prevention
If your cat keeps scratching at their ears or shaking their head, ear mites are one of the first things to suspect. These tiny parasites are very common in New... Read more...
Signs Your Cat Is Entering Their Senior Years
Signs Your Cat Is Entering Their Senior Years
Cats are masters at hiding their age. Many still look and act like young cats well into their teens, which makes it easy to miss the gradual changes of getting... Read more...
How To Protect Paws from hot pavements this Summer
How To Protect Paws from hot pavements this Summer
Summer in New Zealand means long evenings, beach trips and plenty of time outdoors with your dog. But the ground can get much hotter than the air, and our strong... Read more...
Treating dogs and cats for worms in NZ
Treating dogs and cats for worms in NZ
Worms are one of those things most pet owners don't think about until there's a problem. But intestinal worms are common in New Zealand dogs and cats, and some can... Read more...
Treating dogs and cats for fleas in NZ
Treating dogs and cats for fleas in NZ
Fleas are a year-round problem in New Zealand. Our mild winters mean they never fully disappear, and numbers climb quickly as the weather warms up in spring and summer. If... Read more...
Can you mix dry and raw dog food?
Can you mix dry and raw dog food?
Can you mix dry and raw dog food? For most healthy dogs, yes. Combining the two is one of the most popular ways to feed in New Zealand, because it... Read more...
My dog is gaining weight, why, and what can I do about it?
My dog is gaining weight, why, and what can I do about it?
If your dog's collar feels tighter or their waist has disappeared, you're not alone. Weight gain is one of the most common health issues we see in New Zealand dogs,... Read more...
Benefits of feeding raw food to dogs
Benefits of feeding raw food to dogs
Raw feeding has gone from a niche choice to something many Kiwi dog owners ask us about every week. Some have seen a mate's dog with a glossy coat and... Read more...
Dog food for sensitive stomachs and itchy skin
Dog food for sensitive stomachs and itchy skin
If your dog is scratching through the night, licking their paws raw, or running to the lawn after every meal, food is one of the first things worth looking at.... Read more...