Platinum Paws

27/09/2022

It’s our last day today! The website will close at 10pm tonight so make sure you get in your last orders before then.

Thank you all again for the love and support you have shown us. Who knows what the future will bring but for now this is the right decision for us to make.

We look forward to keeping up to date and in touch with everyone through Pablo’s account (.x).

Much love,

Sarah, Alex, Pablo & Snowy x

23/09/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Have you ever wondered how a cat can land on their feet 99% of the time?

Cats have a righting reflex, which allows them to turn while in the air, so that they land safely on their feet. Using their sensitive ears, they are able to maintain balance and orient themselves, so they are not injured from a fall. It is believed that cats develop this reflex as kittens, and it is fully developed in as little as 7 weeks. They also have extreme flexibility and no collarbones which allows them to twist more freely.

While cats are able to land successfully on their feet after most falls, occasionally, accidents do happen. Factors such as a cats weight and age, or the distance of the fall can all impact whether or not a cat will land on its feet.

P.S Only 5 more days till our site closes! Feel free to check out the sales on our website. ❤️

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20/09/2022

Like many, this year has been full of some major ups and some major down moments in both our personal and work lives.

Alex and I have reached the hard decision to close Platinum Paws as we feel we are ready to start the next chapter life has in store for us, whatever that may be.

We have felt so humbled, blessed and thankful to meet you all while on this journey, and are so happy we can still keep up to date with you all through Pablo’s account (.x).

So with that being said, our website will remain open for 1 week (last day 28th September), if you would like to make any final purchases.

Thank you for all the love and support you have shown us ❤️

The PP team x

www.platinumpaws.co.nz

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Photo credit: .thered 📸

15/09/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Did you know that a popular Tokyo tourist destination is a statue of a dog?
 
Located at the aptly named Hachikō entrance/exit of the Shibuya train station, right by the infamous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the Statue of Hachikō is a popular meeting place for locals and a beloved tourist destination.
 
The bronze statue depicts a real-life Akita, Hachikō, who is celebrated for his unwavering loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno. They would always meet after Ueno’s commute home from work, and even after his owner’s death, Hachikō would return to their meeting spot every day for 9 whole years.
 
How cute is this! They’re definitely called ‘man’s best friend’ for a reason. Would you visit this statue if you went to Tokyo? Let us know in the comments below.

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15/09/2022

We still have a few Juniper bandanas available which are the last of the line.

We are sold out of the small’s but have limited stock left of XS, M and L.

www.platinumpaws.co.nz

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09/09/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Did you know that dogs have amazing night vision?

Their eyes have sensitive rods behind the retina that collect dim light (humans have cones) and then a special layer of reflective cells called tapetum lucidem, act as mirrors and reflect the light that enters around the rest of the eye.

Not only that, their vision is influenced by Flicker Fusion Frequency (FFF), or the rate at which intermittent frames of light are perceived as a steady, continuous picture. Generally speaking, the faster a species moves through its environment, the higher its FFF. Dogs have a higher flicker fusion threshold than humans, so a TV screen that appears to show continuous motion to humans might appear to flicker to a dog. This means they have a sharpened ability to see flickering light which allows the dog to detect slighter movements in the dark.

Pretty cool, right?

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06/09/2022

Our paw balms are made with simple organic ingredients and are non toxic to cats and dogs. It’s great for keeping your furbaby’s paws soft, moisturised and protected from the elements.

A great all rounder, no matter the season. 🐾

02/09/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Yay, it’s Spring! Or is it?

Technically, there are four starting dates for the New Zealand Spring:

* Astronomical dates – based around the equinox and solstice, so nominally September 21.
* Meteorological dates – the tidy three-month division of the year into seasons, so September 1.
* The solar winter – the three ‘darkest’ months with the June 21-22 Winter Solstice in the middle, so about August 8.
* Nature – hard to pin down.

But can our furry friends detect a season change? Yes they can!

Dogs are able to sense barometric pressure changes. When the pressure in the air changes and charges in electricity change, it can alert the dog that changes in weather are happening. And all animals (as well as us humans) use ‘environmental cues’ such as warmer temperatures, longer daylight hours and the increased activity of plants and insects.

So we know that our fur babies don’t use dates for season changes, but what date do you use?

Happy Friday!

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31/08/2022

Have you seen our NEW colour robe? Limited stock available on our website!

www.platinumpaws.co.nz

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28/08/2022

** BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! **

Add any two bath bars to your checkout and get the second one free!

Promo ends midnight on Sunday and is automatically applied at checkout.

Happy Monday!

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26/08/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

You know those random pads on the wrist area of your dogs’ front legs? We probably just refer to those as ‘heels’, but did you know they actually have an important use?

They’re called ‘carpal pads’ and are used when your dog runs at speed or lands after a jump. When they run, there is a moment where they touch the ground and are used not only as cushioning but also help with ‘braking’ and shock absorption. Not only that, but they also help a dog balance and prevent sliding when climbing up steep slopes.

Have you seen them in use before or will you now purposely watch out for it?

Happy Friday!

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24/08/2022

You can’t change a dogs past but you can rewrite their future ❤️🐾

24/08/2022

Spring is almost here! Get your pooch a Duo Pack for the ultimate clean and paw protection 🐾

19/08/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Can dogs smile?

The answer is yes! And it is usually a sign of happiness, being content and submissive.

Most dogs love pleasing their owners and know that smiling is human body language for happiness. The majority of dogs are very good at interpreting human body language and can tell when we are pleased, sad, or disappointed.

It is important to consider the dogs whole body language and the context to understand what a dog is saying. Smiling is a sign of a relaxed and calm dog and therefore means your pooch is happy.

An example of a submissive smile is where a dog shows his front teeth and shows a lowered head, wagging tail, flattened ears, a soft body posture and soft, squinty eyes. Teeth doesn’t always mean aggression.

It’s also important to note, that even if your dog doesn’t appear to be a smiler, that doesn’t mean they aren’t happy. They just have other ways of showing it.

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15/08/2022

We now have yellow lick pad’s in stock! Get your paws on them quick as they tend to sell out quick.

Happy Monday!

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12/08/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Did you know that dogs don’t actually have it out for cats?

Movie and media portrayals of these furry frenemies would have you believe that chasing cats is hardwired in dogs’ DNA. But it’s not specific to cats; dogs’ evolutionary hunting instincts are the reason they chase after anything small and speedy. And dogs and cats can actually get along great, even in the same household, depending on the animals themselves and whether you introduce them the right way.

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10/08/2022

Let’s get these puppers home 🐾

10/08/2022

We have limited stock available of the Anorak bandana and are unable to stock anymore of these, so get in quick if you would like one!

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04/08/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Did you know your cats’ and dogs’ “eyebrows” are actually ‘whiskers’?

Their whiskers are actually called ‘vibrissae’ which in Latin, means ‘to vibrate’, and over 40% of how cats and dogs interpret the world come from these thick hairs on their face.

Basically, when anything in their environment happens to rub against your fur babies’ whiskers, the whiskers vibrate, stimulating special nerves found in the hair follicles which in turn provide feedback about the surrounding environment.

Pretty cool, right? They’re basically like human fingertips!

Happy Friday!

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02/08/2022

Have you been looking for a dog soap that is 100% safe for your pooch and doesn’t have 101 unnecessary chemicals in it? Look no further!

Our Bath Bars are non toxic, contain 100% natural active ingredients, no parabens, are safe for the environment, and are gentle and cleansing on all skin types for dogs and horses.

We even boast having bigger bars than the normal (normal soaps weigh between 80-100g) and we cut ours to 150g, so they last that little bit longer.

Check them out on our website!

www.platinumpaws.co.nz

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29/07/2022

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Have you ever wondered why your pooch does that super cute ‘head tilt’ when you talk to them?

Although dogs have better hearing than us, the one area where humans have the advantage is the direction the sound is coming from.

Dogs have ears of all different shapes and sizes, and the pinna (ear flap) can get in the way of them working out the sound direction. By head tilting, they are able to hear more clearly and it also shows they are engaged in your conversation and are trying to pinpoint those trigger words (maybe walkies, food or a command for example) so they can respond appropriately.

We all know the head tilt makes super cute photos too and we’d love to see yours!

Happy Friday!

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27/07/2022

Let’s help get these gorgeous pooches home. Do you recognise any of them? 🐾

26/07/2022

Finding it hard to get warm in this cold and wet weather? So is your fur baby.

Check out our Pet Bathrobes! Great for keeping warm after a bath, wet walkies or just for Netflix & Snuggles.

Comes in sizes S to XL and are suitable for cats and dogs.

Stay warm!

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25/07/2022

Woohoo! Alex and I have officially tied the knot! 💍

Thank you all for the lovely messages we have received, we had a magical day. Pablo & Snowy walked with us down the isle, witnessed our vows and helped us create amazing memories captured in photos (even if some are a bit blurry haha).

PP should continue as normal this week and we thank you again for understanding our absence the last few days.

Hope you all have had a great week. Happy Monday!

Much love,

Alex, Sarah & co x

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15/07/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

Did you know that our cats and canines can dream?

Scientists think that they dream similarly to us and replay moments from their life. You can tell that a dog is dreaming if they are twitching their legs or barking in their sleep. Additionally, small dogs have more dreams than big dogs.

What do you think your fur baby dreams about?

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13/07/2022

We are sad to hear that .hounds.nz are closing, which means we will no longer be able to stock Sally’s beautiful bandanas. She has already sold out of Juniper on her site and we only have limited stock available too.

Get in quick if you want this beautiful, handmade bandana. I’m sure the rest of our stock will sell out quickly too.

Wishing you all the best for your next adventure, Sally!

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11/07/2022

Happy Monday everyone!

I totally forgot to do fun fact Friday last week…time just got way ahead of me! I’m sure you guys know what that’s like. We’re currently in the final stages of organising our wedding and last weekend I celebrated with the girls and said goodbye to de facto life. The boys are celebrating this weekend coming and then bam, we’ll fiiiinally be Mr and Mrs! For perspective, Alex and I have been engaged for 6 years 🤭 But we are SO excited!

What have you guys been up to? Got any plans for the school holidays? We’re so keen to see your adventure pics!

Can’t wait to hear what you’re up to and stay warm! x

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04/07/2022

* * NEW PRODUCT * *

After popular demand, we have created a Paw Balm that is 100% safe for CATS as well as our pooches and horses. A great multi-pet household all rounder!

Paw Balm is great for moisturising and encouraging their bodies to heal cracks, rashes and minor abrasions.

Sizes come in 30ml and 70ml recyclable tins.

Afterpay and Laybuy available at checkout.

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01/07/2022

F U N F A C T F R I - Y A Y

We already know that yawning is contagious but did you know that it’s also contagious for dogs?

Research has shown that the sound of a human yawn can trigger one from your dog and it’s four times as likely to happen when it’s the yawn of a person they know.

Will you test this on your dog? Let us know if they yawn when you do in the comments!

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29/06/2022

We’ve compiled all of our fun facts (to date) into one easy to read blog!

Check it out here:

https://www.platinumpaws.co.nz/blogs/blog/fun-facts-about-dogs

Happy hump day!

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If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you may have seen our Fun Fact Friday posts. It’s something we like to do to keep things are bit more fun and interesting, especially in a time where it’s easy to be overwhelmed by everyday life. We thought we would compile all these fun facts we’ve d...