Reflections on grief, the aftercare process, and the small rituals that help — written with care for pet owners and the clinics who walk beside them.
Deciding is one of the hardest things a pet owner faces. This short, private checklist won't decide for you — but it can help you see things a little more clearly, and give you something concrete to talk through with your vet. Rate each area from 0 (struggling) to 10 (doing well)
explores the burgeoning field of canine longevity science, focusing on how researchers are identifying biological markers to detect aging before physical symptoms appear
CliniCareBag, a specialized line of medical-grade body bags designed specifically for veterinary clinics in Australia and New Zealand. These leak-proof vessels offer a professional alternative to standard plastic liners
For many Kiwi children, losing a pet is their first real experience of death. This is a practical, age-banded guide to helping them through it — at home and in the consult room.
Part 2 of our regrets guide — the decisions made on the day and in the weeks after, and how NZ vet clinics and aftercare services can help families avoid them.
Grief in a New Zealand summer doesn't look like the snowy, fireside grief of the books we grew up reading. Here's a gentle guide to the BBQs, baches, beaches and Matariki nights — and how to carry your pet through them.
If you're sitting with the question 'is it time?' — these are the ten regrets we hear most often from NZ families afterwards, and the small choices made in advance that prevent them. Part 1 of 2.