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Pets For Christmas? Consider Fostering First Or Adoption
Monday, 16 December 2024, 3:55 pm | PD Insurance
Particularly with youngsters, the desire for a pet can be quite different from the reality of caring for one. If a pet is on the ‘must-have’ list, consider giving the opportunity to foster a dog or cat first. More >>
Six Simple Steps To Keep Pets Safe During Guy Fawkes
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 2:40 pm | PD Insurance
Dogs and cats can hear higher frequencies and sounds at greater distances, so the explosive noises of fireworks might seem closer, louder, and more disorienting to them. More >>
Daylight Savings And Pets: Start Gradual Adjustments Now
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 1:33 pm | PD Insurance
Our pets often rely on consistent schedules and change like this can disrupt their habits. While most of us have an opinion about the time change, many of us overlook how it impacts our pets. More >>
Pet Allergies: Not To Be Sneezed At
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:18 am | PD Insurance
Pet allergies are increasingly common in warmer months, often leading to discomfort and costly veterinary bills, necessitating effective management and allergen identification for relief. More >>
Budget Friendly Expert Tips For Helping Stressed Pets
Friday, 12 July 2024, 11:30 am | PD Insurance
Just like parenting children, caring for dogs and cats is an occasional uphill struggle. Pet behaviour is fluid and can change with their environment, either the external or internal environment, or both. More >>
93% Of Renters Vote Yes To Pet Bonds And 63% Willing To Pay More Rent
Monday, 10 June 2024, 12:48 pm | PD Insurance
Keen on learning more about the challenges faced by ‘pet renters’ (that’s pet parents who rent homes, not those who rent pets), PD Insurance included multiple questions around the concept in its recent Pet Parent Survey. More >>
Survey Provides Insight Into Pet Owners And Cost-of-living Struggles
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 4:06 pm | PD Insurance
Recent research conducted by pet insurance specialist PD Insurance confirms that Kiwis are feeling the pinch – but also offers some hints, tips, and good ideas which can reduce the financial sting, leaving more room for pet joy. More >>
Steer You And Your Pet Clear Of Easter Crash Statistics
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 10:18 am | PD Insurance
Let’s face it: while we all take road safety seriously via buckling up, staying alert, and sticking to speed limits, the area where many fail is safety with pets inside cars. Because we’re so fond of Bruno and conscious of Luna, we tend to let ... More >>
February Is Cat Health Month: Try These Tips For A Happy, Chipper Kitty Year-round
Monday, 12 February 2024, 11:33 am | PD Insurance
There’s a reason cat videos are among the most viewed and celebrated of all the clips on YouTube and other social media: our feline friends are a source of constant joy. With February being Cat Health Month and 27 February ‘World Spay Day’, it’s ... More >>
Top 10 insurance claims for cats and dogs in 2023
Friday, 5 January 2024, 7:36 pm | PD Insurance
As the year winds to an end, a look back at the most common pet insurance claims by New Zealand’s dog and cat owners is chock-a-block full of insights for pet lovers to use in better protecting their furry loved ones. PD Insurance’s Chief Operating ... More >>
Heatstroke Insurance Claims Spike - Pet Parents Urged To Protect Pets From Summer Heat
Monday, 18 December 2023, 1:12 pm | PD Insurance
While most Kiwis welcome a hot summer, sun and heat exposure can pose significant dangers to pets. Like humans, pets can also suffer from heatstroke, dehydration, sunburn and heat exhaustion, not to mention burned paws. The hottest months haven’t ... More >>
PD Insurance Snaps Up Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award
Monday, 20 November 2023, 10:38 am | PD Insurance
Only three years into its journey in New Zealand, PD Insurance has added another trophy to its collection of awards and accolades by winning a Reader’s Digest Quality Service Silver Award for Pet Insurance. The pet cover specialist has taken the market ... More >>
PD Insurance Deepens Dogs NZ Partnership, Launches ‘Dogs NZ Insurance By Pd.co.nz’
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 5:47 pm | PD Insurance
Less than six months after announcing a multi-year partnership, PD Insurance and Dogs NZ are strengthening their alliance by introducing a co-branded product offering that provides special benefits to Dogs NZ breeders and members. The three ‘Dogs ... More >>
Insurance Claims Highlight Household Dangers For Pets
Monday, 21 August 2023, 2:16 pm | PD Insurance
As we all spend more time inside away from wintery weather, PD Insurance is reminding pet owners that their households likely harbour potentially lethal and other threats to the wellbeing of dogs and cats. This warning emerges from an analysis of recent ... More >>
National Pet Day: Dogs Vs Cats, Which Do We Love The Most?
Monday, 10 April 2023, 6:01 pm | PD Insurance
It’s a battle for the ages and now there’s real, hard evidence. Which pets are most popular in Aotearoa? The answers may surprise you in the lead up to National Pet Day, this 11 April. Or they might not, laughs Michelle Le Long, COO of pet insurance ... More >>
Peek Into Pet Insurance Provider Data For The Major ‘claims To Fame’
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 2:47 pm | PD Insurance
Insurance claims data provides a fascinating insight into the ailments most commonly suffered by New Zealand’s dogs and cats – and alerts pet parents on what to look out for in the quest to deliver them better quality of life. It also helps avoid ... More >>
World Wildlife Day A Reminder For Pet Owners To Help Protect Native Species
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 11:20 am | PD Insurance
While pets are the centre of our attention and members of our families, they are full of animal instinct. It’s not something most of us like thinking about, but dogs and cats have an innate ability to stalk and injure wildlife. For responsible ... More >>
PD Insurance And Dogs NZ Sign Exclusive Multi-year Partnership
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 7:08 am | PD Insurance
Local pet insurance specialist PD Insurance today announced the signing of a five-year partnership contract with the country’s national kennel club, Dogs New Zealand. The agreement comprises numerous collaborations that will strengthen the support ... More >>
Get The Most Out Of Every Outing During ‘walk Your Dog’ Month
Tuesday, 17 January 2023, 12:39 pm | PD Insurance
The satisfaction gained from responsible pet parenting is among the great joys of life. Feeding, watering, exercising, and looking after the health of dogs and cats is enormously rewarding, and with January being Walk Your Dog Month the timing couldn’t ... More >>
Six Simple Steps To Keep Pets Safe During Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 12:38 pm | PD Insurance
Guy Fawkes is coming… along with the bangs, whistles and shrieks of fireworks. Sure, it’s exciting for some, but terrifying for others, especially if they have no idea what’s going on – like animals. This includes the more than 4.35 million ... More >>
