There are 17,158,195 cars in Australia. That’s a whole lotta traffic and good reason for teaching our kids road safety. It’s also why pet road safety is vital. According to the Conversation 10 million animals are hit by cars in our country each year. Many of these are dogs and cats. Pets colliding with cars … Read more
Pet insurance is all about protecting your pet and your pocket at the same time, right? Well, actually, it can be even more than that. Third party liability pet insurance not only protects your pocket from your pet, it can help protect other people and property from your pet too. But what is third party … Read more
Have you found yourself asking Google if dogs can eat bread? Or cheese? Or anything weird and possibly not-so-wonderful that your pup found and ate? Well, we can assure you that you’re not alone. Because of how popular these questions are for vets and the internet alike we’re taking a dive into all the top … Read more
We know the polar caps are melting fast. And according to the Washington Post, Australia’s temperatures have climbed an average of 2.6 degrees since 1910. Given that our pets are covered in fur from top to toe, a pet cooling mat sounds like a great idea. But do they actually work? Clearly they’re becoming more … Read more
“Xin nian hao! Happy Chinese New Year 2022!” For all the cat lovers in the world, this Chinese New Year is set to be a good one because it’s Year of the Tiger! (That’s one big purr). But whether you’re a dog person or a cat one, celebrations are a good time to put some … Read more
As summer swelters on, heat stroke in pets is a risk you’re going to want to look out for. Heat stroke isn’t just your pet getting too hot, if it isn’t noticed in time it can be fatal. So what is heat stroke? How do you identify the symptoms? And how do you treat it? … Read more
Your dog choking or eating something they shouldn’t and getting sick is a major medical worry. In fact, in recent market research done by PD Insurance, it was listed as the number one health concern among pet owners. And no wonder – it’s the most common claim type among dog owners. Dog choking hazards Dogs … Read more
How to keep pets cool during summer is a big question this festive season. For one our furry friends don’t sweat the way we do so their temperatures will almost certainly top ours. Then there’s the perpetual fur coat conundrum – even in winter a fur coat can get hot under the collar, but an … Read more
