Tom Ashford
Tom specialises in systematic home safety audits, seasonal checklists, and emergency kit building for pet owners. His guides focus on room-by-room hazard identification and preventive strategies, drawing on ASPCA poison control data, product safety standards, and professional pet-proofing guidelines.
- Credentials
- Certified pet-proofing consultant, pet first aid instructor
- Focus
- Checklist
Authored Guides
Toxic Garden Products for Dogs: NZ Spring Safety
New Zealand gardens harbour unique seasonal risks for dogs, from metaldehyde slug baits to 1080 exposure near bush areas. A spring safety audit tailored to Kiwi conditions can prevent the most common poisoning incidents.
Pet Microchip Data When Moving To or From NZ: 2026
Moving pets into or out of Aotearoa New Zealand requires careful microchip data management across registries. This guide covers NZCAR registration, MPI biosecurity requirements, and how to keep your pet traceable across borders.
Dog-Friendly Long Weekend Road Trip Checklist for NZ
Planning a long weekend road trip with your dog in New Zealand requires preparation for varied terrain, strong UV, and conservation land restrictions. This checklist covers car safety, rest stops, accommodation, and packing essentials tailored to Kiwi conditions.
How to Choose a Dog Boarding Kennel in NZ
Finding the right boarding kennel in New Zealand means checking far more than price and availability. This guide covers what Kiwi dog owners should look for, from Animal Welfare Act compliance to summer heat and UV safety.
Safe Outdoor Rabbit Enclosure: A Spring Checklist for NZ
New Zealand's unique predator mix of stoats, ferrets, and harrier hawks, combined with intense UV and circulating RHDV strains, makes outdoor rabbit enclosure safety a distinct challenge. This localised spring checklist covers predator proofing, heat and UV management, toxic plant audits, and disease prevention tailored to Aotearoa conditions.