Golden Years: Caring for Your Senior Pet
Caring for a senior pet: changes worth noticing, regular check-ups, comfort at home, gentle exercise, food and supplements, and cherishing the golden years.
October is Pet Wellness Month. What Does That Mean?
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.
Recognising Pain In Your Pet – Why September Matters
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.
Meet The Team at K9andKats
Get to know the small, close-knit team behind K9andKats, including one very determined Rottweiler.
How A Simple Question From A Pet Owner Led Me To Build K9andKats
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.
Why Every New Zealand Pet Should Be Microchipped and Registered
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.
Autumn Changes and Your Pets: What Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
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.
Pet First Aid Basics Every Owner Should Know.
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.
Pet Anxiety and how to help
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.
Be my Valentine Furever
Love for our pets lives in the everyday moments. Here are some simple ways to celebrate the bond you share with your pets.
Understanding Pain in 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 are Kiwi Landlords Still So Scared Of Our Four-Legged Flatmates?
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.
Why travelling with pets feels overwhelming (and what most people overlook)
Travelling with your pet takes extra planning, from finding pet friendly stays to knowing where to get help on the road. Here’s what most people overlook.
How To Train Your Cat For Success Outside The House
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.
The Perfect Match: How to find a trustworthy House Sitter for Your Pet
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.
K9andKats.co.nz. Should I join?
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.
How we built a Cattery
Levin Boarding Cattery opens its doors and shows how they built a cattery they’d happily leave their own cats at.
Covid Puppies
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.
The benefits of becoming a Dog Walker.
Love being out and about with animals? Here’s why dog walking can be such a rewarding job, and how easy it is to get started.