General pet care

Hot summer months can present some challenges for our animals. Here are our tips on helping your pet stay happy, healthy and cool during summer.

Welfare implications of selective breeding in goldfish . It’s not just dogs that suffer when we selectively breed them for desired traits. Our fishy friends, including the bubble-eye goldfish, are suffering too.

How to create a garden that is safe for pets

Bearded Dragons are active, inquisitive, reptiles native to Australia’s arid woodlands and deserts.
They can grow to 30-50cm and can live for around 10-15 years!

Just like us, your pets need their kidneys to be functioning properly in order to be in good health. Read on to learn about some of the issues that can occur with these complex organs.

The overpopulation of pets in New Zealand is a huge concern, and thousands of animals end up homeless or neglected every year as a result. SPCA works hard to find homes for these animals, but it is an unending battle - we need your help!

Every day, animals go missing. Sadly, many are never reunited with their owners, simply because of a lack of identification. A microchip gives your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they become lost or stolen.

Thinking about going on holiday this summer? Those pleading eyes or anxious circles around the house while you pack your bags are never nice.

New Zealand is a nation of animal lovers, with 64% of Kiwi families sharing their homes with 4.6 million pets.

Older animals tend to find the cold weather over winter a bit of a challenge, especially those with arthritis.