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Caring for a senior pet: changes worth noticing, regular check-ups, comfort at home, gentle exercise, food and supplements, and cherishing the golden years.

Good pet health is mostly built from small, everyday habits. Here are the simple ones, from regular check-ups to parasite prevention, that help every pet feel their best.

Pets are remarkably good at hiding pain, so it’s up to us to learn the signs. For Pet Pain Awareness Month, here’s what to look out for and when to get help.

Get to know the small, close-knit team behind K9andKats, including one very determined Rottweiler.

It started with a pet owner asking if I knew a good local groomer, and I didn’t. Here’s how that one question grew into K9andKats.

Collars break and tags fall off, but a microchip stays with your pet for life. Here’s why microchipping and registering your pet matters so much in New Zealand.

Cooler weather can bring stiff joints, extra shedding and changes in behaviour. Here are simple ways to keep your pets comfortable as the seasons change.

Knowing a few first aid basics can make a real difference while you get your pet to professional care. Here’s what every pet owner should know.

Pacing, barking, accidents and withdrawal can all be signs of anxiety. Here’s how to recognise it and where to find the right support for your pet.

Love for our pets lives in the everyday moments. Here are some simple ways to celebrate the bond you share with your pets.

A practical guide to the common signs of pain in pets, from small changes in movement to shifts in mood, so you can act early.

Why is it still so hard to rent a home with a pet in New Zealand? We look at what landlords worry about and why pets so often get the blame.

Many cats find the carrier, the vet and the cattery stressful. Levin Boarding Cattery shares how to gently help your cat get used to them.

House sitting lets your pets stay in the comfort of their own home while you’re away. Here’s how to find a sitter you can truly trust.

Is a directory listing worth it for a small pet business? As a fellow small business owner, I asked myself the same questions, and here’s what I found.

Levin Boarding Cattery opens its doors and shows how they built a cattery they’d happily leave their own cats at.

Lots of us welcomed a puppy during lockdown. Now that life’s back to normal, here’s how to help your pet adjust when you head back to work.