Pet travel scams are on the rise. A pet transport agency is unlikely to sell pets, so if they appear to be legitimate, ensure they are not pretending to represent a genuine pet transport agency.

Moving a cat to a new country can be a stressful experience not only for ourselves but for our furry little friends as well. Here are some tips to help you.

Where do you start when trying to name your new pet? There are so many cool and unique names to choose from it can make for a difficult job!

The 2017 favourite breed of dog in New Zealand has been announced, and it’s no surprise that the winner is the lovable, enchanting and gorgeous pooch the

Anyone who has a pet might have heard that you can get pet insurance for your furry friends. However, you may be asking yourself, what is pet insurance?

Kittens and cats need mental stimulation and activity and by beginning training as soon as possible your kitten will grow to learn to respect the boundaries of your home, learn social skills and it can really help to strengthen the bond you two develop

The primary reason cats scratch is to sharpen their claws. By scratching cats remove the outer sheath of the nail, sharpening it. Scratching is also a good way for cars to stretch, loosen up muscles and tendons

Rather than using collars or tags that can be removed or lost, microchips are permanent and provided it is correctly inserted by a trained professional, it should last for the life of your pet. Most SPCAs, vets and pounds have microchip scanners to identify your pet’s microchip number.

Many people claim that there are breeds of cats or dogs that are hypoallergenic, this is not completely true. No pet is completely hypoallergenic, but there are some breeds that produce less allergens than others and incite fewer reactions in allergy sufferers.

New Zealand has a strict and uncompromising approach to the relocation of pets into New Zealand and not every pet is able to enter New Zealand. Make sure you know what you can bring.