As the old saying goes, “Why keep a dog and bark yourself?” However, as dog owners, we may become worried if our pups are making a lot of noise, and excessive barking can become a real problem. If your dog is barking frequently, it could mean they’re distressed about something, and you may not have […]

As dog owners, we know you’ll want to spend as much time as possible with your canine companions! But as work and other pesky commitments get in the way, your pooch might not be able to join you on all of your adventures. If you’re out of the house for long periods of time, it […]

Here at The Insurance Emporium, we can’t believe we’re at the start of another year, let alone another decade! As we look forward into 2020, it’s exciting to think about all the magical adventures we’ll share with our cats and dogs for the year to come. As an increasing number of pet owners are humanising […]

As pet owners, we all want to do what we can for the health and wellbeing of our furry friends. But did you know, the way you treat your pets can have a surprisingly large impact on the environment, too? Everything from what you feed them to the pet products you use can have an […]

Keeping teeth clean and healthy is important not just for us humans, but also for our pets! Without proper attention being paid to your dog or cat’s oral hygiene, they can be at risk from developing dental disease. We’ve spoken about dental disease in pets before, but thought that it was time to look in […]

As cat owners, we never want to have to think about our feline friends going missing. Unfortunately, these things can and do happen! At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve noticed some news stories about cats being rehomed before their owners have found them! In 2016, a new law came into effect which made microchipping your dog […]

It’s never easy seeing one of our canine companions feel under the weather, let alone two of them! We spoke to Lynda Hickman whose two dogs, Eddie and Poppy, both recently became ill. Eddie the Lakeland Terrier has been suffering from bilateral otitis, a type of ear infection, while poor Poppy the Australian Silky Terrier […]

As dog or cat owners, you never want to be in a position where you have to make a claim on your pet insurance! However, insurance could help ease the financial burden if your pet becomes ill or injured. We’re sharing information on some of the most common cat and dog insurance claims of 2018, […]

Our dogs are always there for us, sticking by our side whatever comes our way! That’s why it can be such an awful feeling to see them unwell. As with humans, there are many conditions that can affect our furry friends, but some are more prevalent than others. We’re looking at seven of the most […]

Just like people, when dogs grow older, you’re likely to notice them starting to slow down. They may become less active than when they were in their younger days and begin to join you on fewer adventures. Your veteran dog’s needs also change during this time and you might have to alter your home routine […]