Discover the meaning behind your pet's zoomies. Learn why these energy bursts happen, when they’re positive, and what they might indicate about your furry friend.

Discover five recent insights challenging common beliefs about pets as science uncovers more about their social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Explore the welfare and behaviour of companion cats with leading experts in our panel discussion hosted by Companion Animals NZ. Learn about responsible cat ownership, the latest research, and informed insights into the role of cats in New Zealand communities.

Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ) fully supports the proposed Domestic Cat Microchipping Bill, which calls for the mandatory microchipping and registration of all owned cats in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

The New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) has unveiled the most popular pet names for 2024, with "Luna" reigning as the top name for cats and dogs across Aotearoa for the sixth consecutive year.

Discover how the high cost of living impacts pet owners' abilities to meet their pets' needs.

At Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ), we are proud to join the global celebration of World Animal Day, a day dedicated to raising the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the world.  

In an exciting joint project with Lyon College in Arkansas, USA, Dr. Britt Florkiewicz, undergraduate student researcher Levi Neal and Dr. Gosia Zobel (CANZ) are leading a study to delve into the mysterious world of cat facial expressions.  

This mental health awareness week, we’re discussing the significant impact our companion animals can have on our own mental health.

Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ) is excited to see a growing trend of local and district councils introducing bylaws requiring the desexing, microchipping, and registration of cats.

Do cats actually like to play with us, or are they just responding to certain stimuli and natural instincts?