Healthy Pets

The New Zealand Companion Animal Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation operated in association with The NZ Veterinary Association Companion Animal Society.

You can help improve the health and well being of our companion animals by supporting The New Zealand Companion Animal Health Foundation.

The Foundation actively advances the quality of health care for companion animals in New Zealand. Investigations into the most important health problems faced by pets are supported, along with studies of their value to society, and the human-pet bond. Companion animals include pets like cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Government funding agencies mainly support investigations into the health and welfare of farm animals. Little or no money is provided for the benefit of companion animals because they are perceived to be of little economic importance.

To help our companion animals enjoy better healthier lives the Foundation must therefore rely upon pet owners, veterinarians, companion animal clubs and all other concerned people for support.

The funds that you provide will help support the development of improved diagnostic tests and better treatment options for New Zealand pets. Every dollar will be used to help combat health problems encountered by our companion animals.