Pets As Christmas Gifts – Think Before You Buy

If you have an animal-mad child or partner, the idea of getting pets as Christmas gifts can seem like a wonderful gesture. After all, who wouldn’t be thrilled with the gift of an adorable puppy or new feline friend for Christmas? While a new furry, scaly, hairy or feathery family member can definitely make the … Read more

Wet Road Conditions – Driving During La Niña

wet road conditions in Australia are like this sometimes

Australia is likely to experience a La Niña weather pattern for the next few months, bringing increased rainfall and higher chances of flooding. Why is this important to drivers? Bad weather can make driving conditions much more difficult (see our article on driving in severe weather). It increases your chances of having to navigate wet … Read more

The Best Christmas Gift For Your Pet is Pet Insurance

puppy in santa hat with kitten rubbing against him

With the festive season closing in quickly, it’s now or never when it comes to presents. Not just for the two-legged family, but for your pet as well. Because are you even a pet parent if there’s not a Christmas gift for your pet under the tree? To save you from presenting Garfield with a … Read more

Ethical Christmas Gifts for Pets: Your Guide

Ethical Christmas Gifts for Pets: Your Guide - PD Insurance

Pets are family, so we think they deserve a little gift under the Christmas tree too! These days, ethical considerations are high priority for a lot of consumers – and that doesn’t just extend to things like travel destinations and beauty products. We’ve created a guide to ethical Christmas gifts for pets so you can … Read more

Managing Separation Anxiety in Birds

separation anxiety in birds can be troubling for everyone

­Separation anxiety is a commonly used term for dogs, and cats to a lesser degree. However, it’s less understood in birds. Bird owners or animal lovers are often surprised to hear that separation anxiety is a real issue for birds too. While they might not be barking and bothering neighbours or chewing up your beloved … Read more

Wondering How to Speak Dog? Read This

speak dog like this little guy

How many times have you wished you knew how to speak dog? Dog owners will attest to the fact that their canines have an entire language and they’re constantly communicating with us….or trying to! From playful growls to ‘that’s definitely an intruder’ barks (spoiler: it’s rarely an intruder) our dogs definitely know how to get vocal. Plus … Read more

Someone Stole My Dog or Cat – What Can I Do?

white dog loose on path in the country

Our recent research found that a third of Australian pet parents worry that their pet will be stolen by another person. Sadly, it’s not an irrational fear as pets are often stolen for thieves to make some kind of profit. And often these criminals are quite professional in their operations. As you would with a … Read more

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