WELCOME TO PETLIFE^NZ™

WELCOME TO PETLIFE^NZ™

A New Zealand community for dog and cat lovers

A New Zealand community
for dog and cat lovers

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Welcome to Petlife^NZ™

An engaging place for those who have a particular connection with animals! Explore our growing collection of informative and compelling articles that are trustworthy and accessible. These articles cover a wide range of topics that will facilitate the care of your pets to give them the best life possible.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2026
CATS CAN BE ‘A VITAL PARTNER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER’, NEW STUDY FINDS
Researchers discover that people share the same cancer-causing mutations as felines. >>

JANUARY 12, 2026
DOGS CAN LEARN WORDS LIKE TODDLERS, STUDY FINDS
In many homes, “walk” is a forbidden word – often spelled out to avoid an overly excited pup.>>

NOVEMBER 25, 2025
WARNING ISSUED AFTER DOG LEFT IN SWELTERING CAR
Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned not to leave their pets unattended in vehicles during summer, as even brief periods can cause severe distress or death. >>

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PET HYDRATION, Dogs and cats, like humans and other animals, need water to survive. >>

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEART ATTACKS IN DOGS, Fortunately canine heart attacks are rare, however, risks rise when … >>

BEAGLES AND EPILEPSY, There are some dog breeds among which epilepsy is more prevalent than in the general population. >>

KIDS FUN ZONE: Keep Your Kids Entertained

E-CARDS: Send a free e-Card to friends and family.

DOG FEATURES

What is pet diabetes? How common is diabetes in pets? What signs should I look for?

TIPS FOR DOG NUTRITION

Ensuring proper nutrition for your dog is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.

DOG PARK SAFETY

Pet owners have many responsibilities, and among them, safety and health are the top priorities.

A HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT PET HEART HEALTH

If you love your pets with all your heart it's important to know more about their hearts...

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET

There are too many unwanted, unloved pets in the world. It’s not only heartbreaking, but cruel and unacceptable.

REASONS TO CHIP YOUR PET

Sadly, many cats and dogs lost each year are never found and reunited with their human companions …

PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR DOG

Like humans, dogs are happier when they are healthy and pain-free.

MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET

Microchipping your pet has become one of the most important parts of pet ownership.

HERE'S HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR DOG'S WELL-BEING

To keep your dog physically healthy you need to prioritise quite a few things.

CAT FEATURES

HOW TO RESPECT YOUR CAT

We don't doubt that you respect your cat, but why not show some extra consideration ...

HOW TO INTRODUCE A CAT AND DOG

Introducing a cat and dog can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved ....

AN OVERVIEW OF CANCER IN CATS

It’s unclear what causes most cancers in cats. Fortunately for cat owners, feline cancer is not as common as cancer in dogs.

DISCOVER THE CAUSES OF PAIN IN CATS

Experts define pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage".

ROUNDWORMS IN CATS

Roundworms are very common intestinal parasites in cats.

WORMS IN CATS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Worms in cats are internal parasites that enter and live in the intestines of cats.

RAISING & TRAINING KITTENS

Most people know that cats can be trained, but not everyone knows that cats are also able to learn various tricks and behaviours.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CAT'S WELL-BEING

There is a common misconception that cats are low-maintenance pets.

WHY DO CATS BECOME OBESE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

The number of overweight cats is increasing and this is leading to an increase in illnesses.

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