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 […]

Humans have always had dogs as companions, although they would have originally been hunting partners or working dogs, and the word ‘pet’ wasn’t widely used until around the 16th century. Fast forward to today and it feels like you can’t leave your house without tripping over a dog in a jumper and matching bandana; in […]

Our latest colleague profile features our General Counsel and Chief HR Officer, Kay Turner. Kay joined The Insurance Emporium as Company Solicitor nearly 22 years ago when she was newly qualified; she later became the Chief HR Officer too, yet she somehow manages to run a household full of animals. Kay grew up with cats […]

Welcoming a new puppy into your family is an exciting time and you’ll be eager to start your adventures together; planning walks on the beach, play dates with your fellow doggie parents, and playing frisbee in the park, ears flapping in the breeze. But as well as spending time puppy-proofing your home and hiding all […]

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS? Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease that can affect both cats and dogs. Certain breeds are more likely to get atopic dermatitis than others, such as Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs and most , but it can occur in all dogs and cats. Your pet may have an allergic reaction to something […]

At The Insurance Emporium, we love our furry friends. And did you know, there are many health benefits of owning a dog! From your physical and mental health to social benefits, it’s easy to see why our pups are our best friends. Read on to find out all about the health benefits of owning a […]

As dog owners, it’s never easy seeing our pets in pain. Unfortunately, syringomyelia is a common condition in certain breeds of dogs, particularly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Syringomyelia in dogs is a progressive condition which can cause symptoms from sensitivity and pain to paralysis and seizures. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together our guide […]

Most pet owners understand how difficult it can be when our furry friends become ill or injured. Especially when we can’t identify the cause of the problem! That’s what happened earlier this year with John and Muriel when they noticed a problem with their cocker spaniel, Benji. We’ve spoken to the couple all about Benji, […]