Record Breaking Pets We pet owners all think our pets are amazing, right? They are the cleverest, most talented pets there are, each one unique. The way your dog lifts his paw for a biscuit? Genius. That noise your cat makes when you ask her a question? Definitely gifted. But some of our furry friends […]

When you welcome a pet into your home, they become part of the family; they have their own personalities and we like spending time with them and having fun. We’ve all seen pictures and videos on social media of cats and dogs in silly costumes and accessories, particularly around Christmas and Halloween, and we even […]

We’ve all heard the term ‘Bird Flu’ recently in the media, and we know there’s recently been an outbreak, but what actually is bird flu, and what do we need to know? Do we need to worry about ourselves and our pets? We’ve put together a short summary. What Is It? Influenza A viruses in […]

We all love showing off our pets and the quirky things they do and now is the perfect opportunity to show them off to everyone! Simply submit your favourite cute or funny photo/video of your pet to us by 2:00pm on 12 June using the link below and you will be entered into our competition, […]

We are a nation of animal lovers; current statistics show that 52% of adults in the UK own a pet, and our pets are part of the family – where we go, they go. But this can often be tricky when it comes to finding somewhere to rent. At the moment, only 7% of private […]

Nobody likes to think of their pet getting older, they’re part of the family and we all want to think that they’ll be with us for a long time. The average lifespan of a cat, depending on diet, lifestyle, breed and genetics, is 13 to 17 years – although Flossie, who at 26 is the […]

All cat owners know that there’s something very special about cats; each one of them is different, with their own unique personalities, and chances are every one of them is the boss of whichever house they live in; we all know that we don’t own our cats, our cats own us! There’s a reason they […]

Introduction Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a highly common viral infection which affects cats by progressively weakening the immune system. Over time, FIV-positive cats can be exposed to catching secondary infections and disease. However, research indicates that they can commonly live a happy full life – with a similar expectancy of their uninfected counterparts. The […]

We’re well into the colder season, when it’s important to wrap up warm and look after ourselves. That goes for our pets, too! In the winter, you may have to make some changes to your pet’s routine to keep them happy and healthy. That’s why, at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together our winter pet […]

Did you know your pet could be a blood donor? Just like in people, blood transfusions are frequently required for sick and injured dogs and cats, and could save a pet’s life! At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve spoken to our pet health expert to find out everything you need to know about your pet being […]