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Pets are better communicators than some partners

In a new survey by Purina*, over 30% of New Zealanders agreed that their pet communicated its feelings better than their partner. Interestingly, over 70% of respondents thought pets had human-like emotions, indicating that the relationships between pets and their human owners appear intricate and more complex than was previously thought.

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:05 AM

 

Pets are Part of the Family

Any dedicated pet owner knows their animals aren’t just four-legged creatures that happen to live under the same roof. Pets enrich our lives immeasurably as they become our family, our friends and our biggest fans – and Purina is inviting New Zealanders to share their stories.

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:57 PM

 

Purina on TV Dog Range 30 seconds

Purina began screening some lovely new TV commercials in February 2011. This commercial features dogs and their owners enjoying each others company with the strapline 'They're always there for us. And Purina's there for them.' This commercial lasts 30 seconds.

Posted: 22 March 2011 10:11 PM

 

Purina on TV Cat Range 30 seconds

Purina began screening some lovely new TV commercials in February 2011. This commercial features cats and their owners enjoying each others company with the strapline 'They're always there for us. And Purina's there for them.' This commercial lasts 30 seconds.

Posted: 22 March 2011 10:07 PM

 

Purina on TV Cats and Dogs

Purina began screening some lovely new TV commercials in February 2011. This commercial features pets and their owners enjoying each others company with the strapline 'They're always there for us. And Purina's there for them.'

Posted: 22 March 2011 9:58 PM

 

Purina Dog Chow TVC

Purina Dog Chow TV commerical began screening in February 2011 - they're always there for us. And Purina's there for them.

Posted: 20 March 2011 10:08 PM

 

Purina TVC Pro Plan Dog

Purina Pro Plan TV commerical - they're always there for us and Purina is there for them.

Posted: 20 March 2011 10:02 PM

 

Fancy Feast TV Commercial February 2011

Fancy Feast TV commercial screen from February 2011

Posted: 07 March 2011 1:14 AM

 

Purina Bark in the Park 2010 in Auckland

More than 1,800 pooches and their owners converged on Waiatarua Reserve in Meadowbank for a fun doggy day out on Sunday for the third annual Purina Bark in the Park event

Posted: 26 March 2010 1:43 AM

 

Tips for travelling with pets this summer

With the holiday season fast approaching, New Zealand pet owners planning their great kiwi getaway will be asking themselves whether or not to take their dog or cat away with them.

Posted: 18 December 2009 5:00 AM

 

Avoid impulse buying of pets as Christmas gifts

With the festive season fast approaching, pet care company Purina is encouraging New Zealanders to avoid impulse buying of pets as Christmas gifts.

Posted: 18 December 2009 4:57 AM

 

Don’t skimp on pet care during recession

Hard financial times may lead pet owners to skimp on the health care and well being of their cats or dogs, says a leading pet care company.

Posted: 18 December 2009 4:50 AM

 

Dog obesity still a growing problem in New Zealand

It might seem unusual for a pet food company to be encouraging consumers to feed their pets less of their product. However, that’s exactly what Purina New Zealand is recommending to owners with overweight dogs to help them live longer.

Posted: 18 December 2009 4:47 AM

 

Canine colleagues can create happy human co-workers

Employers who allow their workers to bring their pet to the office now and then will benefit from having happier, healthier employees, says New Zealand’s leading pet care company.

Posted: 18 December 2009 4:42 AM

 

Dogs have a ball at Purina 'Bark in the Park' 2009

More than 1,400 pooches with their owners converged for the second annual Purina ‘Bark in the Park’ event

Posted: 11 December 2009 2:22 AM

 

Meet Smokey - New Zealand’s oldest cat

Meet Smokey, who at 24 years and 9 months of age is believed to be New Zealand’s oldest cat.

Posted: 11 December 2009 2:03 AM

 

Kids feeding a new puppy encourages respect from the dog

Expert says new puppies integrate better into a family home when children have responsibility for feeding them as this encourages respect from the dog

Posted: 11 December 2009 1:57 AM

 

Dietary needs of aging cats re-evaluated

New research from a study by Nestlé Purina PetCare has re-evaluated the dietary needs of

Posted: 11 December 2009 1:51 AM

 

Old dogs can learn new tricks with the right diet

New research from Purina PetCare shows that senior dogs suffering from the effects of old age can regain some of their youthful energy and mental functioning with the right diet.

Posted: 11 December 2009 1:43 AM