Pets

If you have decided to get a new cat for your family, why not choose one from your local cat rescue home or animal shelter? You could help one of the many animals that are in desperate need of a loving home.

Pets and gardens are compatible when you know what you’re doing, the following tips will help.

It's been just over a year since New Zealand's first pet refuge opened, but plans are already underway for another centre to meet increasing demand

Indy is insured with Petcover New Zealand which has been a comfort and relief to her owners, because her story is not necessarily an unusual one

If you don’t want to spend your break away pining after your pet, these steps can make you feel better about leaving your pet behind.

For many in the 50 plus age group, bantams are the chickens of their youth. Now, these sweet little birds are growing in popularity again, both as egg layers, and as the most delightful pets!

There are many benefits to keeping a pet - they provide company, reduce anxiety, encourage us to use our brains, and boost our mood. Parrots are highly affectionate animals, and the interaction they command makes them great company.

90% of cats over the age of four suffer from a form of dental disease, and with dogs, it’s more than 80%

Let’s face it – with a reputation for sleeping between 12 to 16 hours a day, cats aren’t exactly the most active of animals. That, in itself, doesn’t equate to a symptom of moggie depression.

With the emphasis on protecting wildlife in urban areas, cat owners are always looking for ways their fur babies can access the big outdoors without causing harm. One solution is to train your cat to walk outdoors on a leash.