Entries by Nadia Crighton

Fire Safety for your Pet

Need some advice on how to keep your pet safe around heaters and fires this winter? We also share great tips on how to prepare your pet for an emergency situation. It’s no surprise that many of our pets simply adore curling up in front of a roaring fire around this time of year. Like […]

Protect Your Pup’s Hips

What is Hip Dysplasia? Pet Insurance Australia explores what Hip Dysplasia is and how to help protect your pup’s hips. Hip Dysplasia is certainly a continuing hot topic of conversation in the veterinary world. It is caused by a combination of inherited and environmental factors that can lead to a very painful condition that may […]

World Environment Day, 5th June 2017

It’s all about reconnecting you with nature! That’s the message the organisers of World Environment Day are hoping to be encapsulated this coming Monday. “Pet Insurance Australia is urging all Australians to get reconnected and enjoy this day,” Nadia Crighton says. “If you are a pet owner, get out and about and take a moment […]

International Hug Your Cat Day

Celebrating International Hug Your Cat Day If there was ever a good excuse to get crazy about cats, June 4th is the day. It’s International Hug Your Cat Day, and it offers the perfect opportunity to express your love for your feline companion. Nadia Crighton’s Perspective Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia couldn’t agree more. […]

Making Mother’s Day Special for Pet Parents

Pet Insurance Australia wants to acknowledge all the pet parents this Mother’s Day, regardless if they have children or not. “There will be many mums receiving flowers and cuddles from their children this Mother’s Day,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “However, some of these mothers may not necessarily have human children.” The rise […]

Pet-Loving Volunteers, We Salute You!

As National Volunteer week kicks off, Pet Insurance Australia wants to express our appreciation for all the pet-loving volunteers around the country. “The pet industry is made up of some amazing volunteers and this week is all about celebrating this,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “This week right across the country there will […]

Understanding Your Anxious Cat

Nadia Crighton catches up with Dr Andrew O’Shea (BVSc MANZCVS MRCVS) to understand cat anxiety and how to help these ‘silent sufferers’. Many cats suffer from anxiety, however, unlike our canine companions, many cats suffer in silence. Dogs tend to show outward signs of anxiety such as destructive behaviour or aggressiveness. Our cats however, may […]

Understanding your Anxious Dog

Do you suspect your dog is suffering from an anxiety disorder? Want to know the warning signs and how you can help your pet? Pet Insurance Australia catches up with Dr Andrew O’Shea (BVSc MANZCVS MRCVS) to discover what the difference is between anxiety and an anxiety disorder. “My dog is anxious around other dogs.” […]