Is it a good idea to give pets as Christmas gifts?

Is it a good idea to give pets as Christmas gifts?

Giving pets as Christmas gifts sounds like a good idea on the surface, but is it really?   Sure, the idea of a child seeing a puppy or kitten coming out of a gift box sounds heartwarming, but once that emotion is gone, the responsibilities remain. One can say...
Keeping your pets healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping your pets healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic

While there is no evidence that our beloved dogs and cats can pass the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, to humans, they can still get infected.   As of April 2020, there have been 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases in dogs from Hong Kong: a 17-year-old Pomeranian and a 2-year-old...
Caring for your pets if you have COVID-19

Caring for your pets if you have COVID-19

As of the first week of April 2020, there have been 4 cases of pets infected with COVID-19 worldwide, with only 1 case that experienced illness. Although infection in pets remains rare, pet parents are still worried that their furkids might fall sick due to the...
Can your pets get COVID-19?

Can your pets get COVID-19?

Recent news about pets and animals being infected with COVID-19 has left many pet parents worried about their furkids. But before you panic, here’s what you need to know about COVID-19 and pets.  COVID-19 cases in dogs  Last February 26, health officials in Hong...
COVID-19: What pet parents need to know

COVID-19: What pet parents need to know

On the spread of COVID-19, there are sad stories of dogs and cats being abandoned or thrown from buildings from many parts of the world. These are due to unverified news about the possibility of transmitting the disease from pets to humans.   These shouldn’t...
Discover why New Zealanders shop at Pet Central

Discover why New Zealanders shop at Pet Central

Shopping for your furkid’s needs at Pet Central means so much more than just supporting New Zealand’s local economy. With your patronage, the said shop can continue to support local animal rescue teams and provide shelter to abandoned animals and pets....
Retailer spotlight: My Pet Naturally

Retailer spotlight: My Pet Naturally

Here at Wishbone, we’d like to know more about the people who help us bring our artisanal recipes straight to your homes and to your pets!   In this series, we’ll talk to our retailers, get to know them a little better, and discover why they support Wishbone Pet Foods...
Retailer spotlight: Paws In The Park

Retailer spotlight: Paws In The Park

Here at Wishbone, we’d like to know more about the people who help us bring our artisanal recipes straight to your homes and to your pets!   In this series, we’ll talk to our retailers, get to know them a little better, and discover why they support Wishbone Pet Foods...
5 best things about being a fur mom

5 best things about being a fur mom

Just like every mother around the world, being a fur mom comes with great responsibilities. It requires a lot of hard work to take care of the furry kids. But at the end of the day, seeing your furkids stay healthy and happy is one of the greatest joys of...