Vetting your pet’s vet
A good vet is crucial to ensure your pet’s wellbeing. Choosing a trusted clinic and veterinarian is important to ensure your pet sees a good outcome while putting you at ease that they are in good hands. Communication and caring values are priorities so that current and potential issues are evaluated and explained […]
Ready to roam
Travel is at the top of our minds, even more so in recent months. Whether you bring your pet overseas with you, or on road trips and errand runs, let them travel in style. Have that feeling of safety and security, while giving your pet the gift of comfort and relaxation for long […]
The perks of a pet walk
From excessive tail-wagging to the ‘zoomies,’ dogs make it known how much they love a walk. Walking provides much-needed stimulation and benefits to their physical health, such as weight management, joint and digestive health, and improved fitness. It also offers important bonding time with owners, and an opportunity to socialise, especially at community […]
Odd pets
If you’re looking for a pet more removed than the fluffy kind, a reptile or amphibian might be the answer. Sometimes scales or a shell are just what you need in a companion. Popular choices in Christchurch are the axolotl, blue-tongued lizard, or a species of turtle. Often requiring an enclosure, consider earthquake […]
Clean paws, happy dogs: K9000 Dog Wash
As the cold, wet weather sets in, it can be a struggle to keep your canine clean. Bathing dogs at home often leads to a mess, with fur and dirt clogging up your bath or shower. This winter, treat your dog, and yourself, to the convenience of the K9000 Dog Wash Systems. Located […]
Warm for winter
While their warm coats help to keep the chill at bay, pets still feel the cold when the temperatures plummet. Especially true for older, thinner, or short-haired pets, the cold weather increases the risk of illness and sore joints, and an unsettled, unhappy pet. Even if they are kept primarily inside, heat rises, […]
Gentle pet goodbyes: Our Pet’s Goodbye
Discovering that your beloved family pet has a terminal illness, or finding yourself in any situation where you may need to consider euthanasia for your pet, is devastating. Emotions run high during this stressful and confusing time. One final humane act offering your pet peace is compassionate euthanasia. What if there was a […]
Rug them up
Just like we dust off our blazers as the weather cools, our pets will benefit from the same level of thought. Add a layer of warmth for your daily walks with a new coat, puffer, or jersey. Find a range of colours and styles across Christchurch’s favourite pet stores, and take the opportunity […]
Puppies transforming lives
The journey to becoming a guide dog is not an easy one, costing approximately $175,000 to raise, train, and maintain one guide dog in service. Training to become a guide dog is one of the most rigorous programmes among all service animals, requiring immense dedication and resources. Once trained, the dogs help their […]
Keep it cool
Changeable weather plays havoc with pets, especially the hotter days and nights. Unlike humans, most animals can’t sweat to reduce body heat. Instead, dogs and cats mainly lose heat by either panting, licking, or through their paws, and there is a limit as to how much they can cool themselves. Keeping them hydrated […]
