MIAOWSIC SOUNDS BETTER WITH YOU – DO CATS LIKE MUSIC?
Of all our pets, cats are probably the most aloof and to look at them you’d think that nothing ever phases them; they’re usually in charge of whichever household they’ve decided to grace their presence with, as well as being in charge of whichever lowly humans live there. They drift through life demanding food, sleeping, […]
TRICK OR TREAT? CAN CATS AND DOGS EAT PUMPKIN?
When we think of Autumn, we often think of falling leaves, cosy evenings under a blanket with the candles lit and not forgetting the infamous pumpkin spice latte. It also marks the beginning of events in people’s social calendars, such as Halloween. With pumpkin carving a staple tradition in many households and the rise in […]
The Digital Pet Face-Off: Are Cats or Dogs the Favourite Online?
It’s the age-old debate among pet owners, who’s the superior species, is it cats or dogs? Along with metaphors such as ‘they fight like cats and dogs’ we’re led to believe that cats and dogs don’t get along, so we need to pick a side. Yet, it’s often a myth that your furry companions can’t […]
Your Story – Sam & Bubble and Squeak
We love catching up with our customers to hear more about their pets, unsurprisingly they always speak so fondly of what they mean to them. In this instance, we caught up with Sam, who is the proud owner of Bubble and Squeak who are female moggies or as she called them ‘my fur babies’, to […]
Your Story – Millie, the Border Collie & Usain Bolt, the Greyhound
The bond that we have with our beloved pets is so special and unique from owner to owner. When they become ill or injured it can be a very worrying time, not just the unknown of how poorly your pet could be but also the potential costs associated with making them better again. Here at […]
COPING WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A PET
Here at The Insurance Emporium we talk a lot about how pets are as much a part of our families as humans, and yet sometimes when a pet dies it’s not acknowledged in the same way. We often feel surprised at how much it affects us, maybe even embarrassed; there’s almost a feeling that a […]
COMMON INJURIES, ILLNESSES, AND CONDITIONS IN PETS
It is important that you are aware of the signs and symptoms of some of the more common injuries, illnesses, or conditions in your fur-baby, so you can take fast and appropriate action. It’s an unfortunate aspect of pet ownership but factoring in the unexpected, is crucial in caring for your four-legged friend. We’ve done […]
NO HIDDEN CLAWS – THE IMPORTANCE OF PET INSURANCE
Should I insure my pet? Is pet insurance worth it? Common questions when contemplating pet insurance. Some might even say that taking out insurance is an unnecessary burden. It’s an unfortunate aspect of ownership, but whether you’re a new pet parent, or your fury companion has reached senior years, factoring in the unexpected is crucial in caring for your four-legged friend.
It’s Pasta Joke For Garfield – Can Cats Really Eat Lasagne?
It’s fair to say that we’re a nation of pet lovers with over half of the UK’s population owning a pet. Dogs are the most common pet with 36% of Brits owning one while 29% of households own a cat. With many of us pet owners, over recent years we’ve seen a growing trend of […]
Paws-itively Perfect Easter: How to Include Your Pets in Your Easter Festivities
Easter is an egg-citing time for people all around the world. For young ones in particular the anticipation of what the Easter bunny might leave them has long been in their minds since Father Christmas came and went last December. Thankfully, this year Easter Sunday falls on March 31st, just in time for the clocks […]