by Rachel | Jun 27, 2019 | Cat Health, Pet Food, Pet health
Is your cat overweight? Does it look as if your cat has a very, very thick winter coat? Maybe they’re looking just a wee bit too well padded? A recent survey of Australian vet practices found that around 32% of cats are overweight. Why cat weight matters Although...
by Rachel | May 29, 2019 | Cat Health, Pet Food, Pet health
Hairballs Are More Than Just A Nuisance Cats are consummate groomers. In fact, cats spend 30% of their time grooming. They work hard to keep their coats shiny and immaculate, but while cleaning themselves with their tongues, cats swallow up to two-thirds of the hair...
by Rachel | Apr 18, 2018 | Pet care, Pet health
Pet insurance is about the unpredictable… Caring For Your Pet Kiwis love their pets. According to a 2016 New Zealand Herald article, New Zealanders were number two in the world in terms of pet ownership – and we are outnumbered by our...
by Rachel | Feb 27, 2018 | Pet health
Controlling Fleas Fleas are a class of wingless parasites that live exclusively on the blood from a host organism. There are more than 2,000 species of fleas and, unlike other parasitic insects that have the help of wings to aid in their search for a bloody meal,...
by Rachel | Oct 24, 2017 | Cat Health, Dog health, Pet health
Boarding Your Dog Or Cat And Vaccinations If you’re planning a holiday or trip away and are looking to board your pet at a kennel or cattery, we suggest booking your pet’s accommodation with us well ahead of time. It is also a very good idea to plan your...