Entries by Nadia Crighton

10 Common Dangerous Plants for Dogs and Cats

When you’re a new pet owner, be it a newly adopted puppy or a rescue, everything your pet does might set off alarm bells, especially when you’re not sure whether they’re safe or not. One of these possible habits is chewing on plants. Cats, especially those who have access to plants, typically eat grass for […]

Halloween – don’t spook your pets

Pet insurance Australia is issuing a timely warning about the dangers during Halloween for pets. From keeping them safe during celebrations to ensuring the dangerous candy and chocolate are out of reach. “It’s that spooky time of year, and as many of us begin to come out of lockdowns across the nation, the desire to […]

Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2021 – Finalists

Pet Insurance is proud to announce the Finalists for the recent Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards. “This has been a very exciting time and it’s wonderful we are able to showcase these incredible finalists and the wonderful stories they have to share on animal fostering and adoption,” Nadia Crighton spokesperson from Pet Insurance […]

Renting with Pets

With so many pet parents looking for rental properties across Australia, Pet Insurance Australia applauds the new Rent with Pets program that is helping to find more rentals for Aussie pet lovers. “It’s initiatives like this that can not only prevent a pet being surrendered to a shelter organisation, but they are also taking the […]

Finalists – Finder Innovative Awards 2021

Pet Insurance Australia is proud to announce that they are the recent finalists for the Finder Insurance Innovative awards.  “Pet Insurance Australia (PIA)  is proud to announce they are one of four finalists for the Finder’s Innovation Awards for 2021,” Crighton says. “This is a huge achievement and accolade to the hard work and dedication […]

COVID – Top 10 Breeds

After witnessing many Australian’s purchasing and adopting puppies and dogs throughout the initial lockdown phase, Pet Insurance Australia announces the top 10 dog breeds that Aussies were gravitating towards. “When the first lockdown was enforced across Australia there was certainly a boom in demand for puppies,” Crighton says. “It’s interesting a year on, what breeds […]

Toxic Essential Oils for Dogs

Essential oils are a hit. The global demand for essential oils exceeded 247 kilotons in 2020. In the last decade, the production of tea tree oils in Australia has more than tripled. But did you know that some could be toxic to your furry buddy? We don’t want to scare you. We want to give […]

PIA Applauds Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2021

Pet Insurance Australia applauds the recent changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2021. These vital changes in NSW will help protect animals and punish those responsible for crimes against pet welfare. “This is another important step in the right direction to ensure cruelty to animals is not tolerated within our […]

Choosing The Best Dog Food

In the human world, we are obsessed with our diets. We steer clear from preservatives and added sugars. We scrutinise every label and know all our food groups. But how many of us really pay the same attention to our dog’s food? Dogs seem far less picky about what they eat which inspires a false […]

Top Tips – Pet Adoption

Thinking of adopting a pet? With many considering becoming pet owners this year, Pet Insurance Australia has some top tips to help with making the big commitment to offer a forever home. “With the massive surge in pet adoptions over the COVID-19 pandemic, many Australians opened their home to a pet in need,” Nadia Crighton […]