If you've recently brought home a kitten and noticed a tiny tooth in the carpet, a chewed-up shoelace, or a sudden urge to nibble your fingers, congratulations, you've hit teething. Just like… read more
Bringing a kitten home for the first time is one of the best feelings going. It's also slightly overwhelming. There's a tiny new creature in your house, you've got bags of food… read more
"Socialisation" is a word that gets thrown around mostly in the puppy world, but kittens benefit from it just as much, even if it looks quite different. A confident, well-adjusted adult cat… read more
There is a very specific moment that happens when you bring home a new puppy or kitten. It’s usually sometime between the first cuddle and the first accident on the floor. You… read more
If you’re searching for premium pet nutrition that’s trusted by experts and loved by pets, Pro Plan ticks all the right boxes. Backed by over 85 years of science and innovation, Pro… read more
Pup & Purr is an exclusive brand available only at Petdirect, offering great value essentials for Kiwi cats and dogs. The range includes everyday comfort items, enrichment favourites and practical pet accessories… read more
Bringing a new dog into your home is an exciting step, but if you already have a cat, it’s important to take introductions seriously. Cats are creatures of habit, and new canine… read more
Bringing a kitten home is an exciting (and adorable) adventure, and toys play a big part in helping your curious feline settle in, develop important skills and burn off kitten-sized energy. Whether… read more
If you’ve recently welcomed a playful new kitten into your whānau – congratulations! You’re in for many purrs, zoomies and snuggles. One of the first big questions new cat parents ask is,… read more
Raising a healthy, happy kitten starts with the right nutrition — but even the most loving pet parents can slip up when it comes to feeding. At Petdirect, we get pet ,… read more
Welcoming a playful kitten into your life is an adventure filled with fluffy pounces, curious antics and endless fun. At Petdirect, we know that playtime is more than just entertainment – it’s… read more
Litter training is an important part of welcoming a cat or kitten into your home, and while most cats pick it up quickly, there are a few missteps that can turn toilet… read more
Bringing home a new kitten comes with plenty of cuddles – and just as many choices. One of the first big ones is food. You might be asking: wet vs dry cat… read more
Adopting a kitten is an exciting adventure full of mischief, zoomies, and plenty of cuddles. To help your small feline flourish, it's important to provide the right enrichment through play. Just like… read more
Welcoming a playful pup or a curious kitten into your life is one of life’s great joys — and just like human babies, they thrive on routine! Building a consistent daily care… read more
Bringing home a tiny purring furball? Whether it's your first kitten or your fifth, feeding is one of the most important parts of keeping your new feline friend healthy and happy. In… read more
Bringing home a kitten is such a joy – all that playful energy, tiny meows, and cuddly snuggles. But when it comes time to tackle litter training a kitten , things can… read more
For Kiwi pet parents, understanding pet vaccinations in New Zealand is crucial to ensuring your dog or cat lives a long, healthy, and protected life. Vaccinations help prevent serious and sometimes fatal… read more
Bringing a new kitten home is an exciting milestone for any pet parent. To help your feline friend settle in and thrive, you'll need to stock up on some essential supplies. From… read more
Providing your kitten with the right nutrition is crucial for their growth and development. In New Zealand, top-rated kitten foods include: Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food : Tailored for kittens… read more
Providing your kitten with the right treats early on helps foster healthy development, encourages training, and builds positive associations. If you're a new cat parent and wondering what the best treats for… read more
Bringing a bouncy, tail-wagging puppy into your home is incredibly exciting! But if you already share your life with a feline friend, that excitement might be tinged with a little anxiety. How… read more
Are you ready to learn the essentials of raising happy and healthy kittens? Meet Elle, our Petdirect Digital Designer, by day and dedicated orphaned neonatal kitten foster home by night! When she's… read more
In all the excitement of getting ready to meet your new furry family member, the realities of kitten parenthood can be easily forgotten. That is, until you find their hairs all over… read more
Kittens and cats rock big, beautiful and bright eyes, all the better for demanding pets and treats with. Although cats rely more on their other senses, including hearing and smell, it’s still… read more
Before they become the zooming, jumping, toy-swatting characters they are, kittens are tiny and a little helpless, especially because their eyes are closed until they’re 10 to 12 days old. If you… read more
You want to be the best cat parent possible. That’s why you’re stocking up on the best food, the cuddliest bed and the safest collar. But apart from shopping, the biggest thing… read more
Apart from a few bursts of energy throughout the day or zoomies when you open a can in the kitchen, cats’ default setting tends to be sleep. Whether they’ve found the warmest,… read more
Your kitten may have taken to their litter tray like a champ and used it problem-free since day one or there may have been a bit of a learning curve before getting… read more
With different colours, patterns and designs available, choosing a collar for your kitten can be tricky. This is especially true because how the collar looks isn’t the most important thing - keeping… read more
Watching someone else’s kitten climb the curtains, leap off the top of door frames, and run circuits around the floor is pretty entertaining. But if it’s your home suffering from tiny claws… read more
As any pet parent knows, at some point you’re going to be cleaning up some not-so-nice things, including vomit. Vomiting in kittens is fairly common and it’s usually not serious. Here are… read more
When you decide to bring a kitten into your home, you’re basically choosing a life partner. It’s a big decision and you want to make sure it’s the right one for you,… read more
Kittens are playful fluffy balls of fun, but they’re also a lot of work. They need mental stimulation as well as physical exercise, both of which are essential for their development. Hide… read more
Sharing your home with a kitten can be an adjustment for you all. Your kitten needs to get used to being with humans, not other kittens, in a home that’s completely new… read more
Decided to open your home and heart to a new furry family member? Fantastic! When you want to find a new kitten, you can either go to a breeder or adopt through… read more
Watching your kitten scale their climbing tower like it’s their very own Everest is one of the joys of kitten parenthood. But watching them sink their claws into your sofa, bed frame,… read more
When you bring home your little bundle of fur, you’re probably dreaming of the long happy life you’ll share together. From spending hours chasing toys around your home to lazy afternoons cuddled… read more
Sure, cats and kittens might have small mouths, but they can give big bites if they feel like it! Especially when you’re least expecting it, like when you’re in the middle of… read more
Cats are known for being natural-born homebodies. Between their catnaps, couch lazing and early-morning cuddles, it’s no wonder many owners think of their cats as indoor-only companions. However, some naturally crave more… read more
Halloween may be more popular overseas and a bit different this year than normal, but it’s always good to know how to keep your pet safe if you are celebrating Halloween. We’ve… read more
Cats often don't get enough exercise, especially indoor cats, so it's important to provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation such as hunting or, at least, engaging in hunting behaviours. This is… read more
Kittens grow fast, sometimes doubling in size in a matter of weeks. Feeding a high quality kitten food is a great step to giving them all the nutrients they need for the… read more
Play is an important activity for cats; it provides exercise, mental stimulation and bonding with their pet parent. The best way to get your cat to play with you is by provoking… read more
Kittens are little bundles of joy that spread happiness and warm fuzzies everywhere they go. Along with all the sunshine and rainbows, that come with having a kitten, also comes the poop.… read more
So you've got a new member in the family? A fluffy bundle of joy that brings sunshines and rainbows with every purr? Having a new kitten is a very exciting time, but… read more
PetDirect Petster Alecia is a cat fanatic . With over 25 years experience in the pet industry and 20 years breeding and showing cats, there is not many questions Alecia can't answer… read more
Wanting to expand your family and thinking about adopting? Luckily there are a number of different organisations and resources available in NZ to help you find your paw-fect match. While it can… read more