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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

The animal-human bond stretches back to ancient times, with dogs being the first animal to be domesticated by humans some 30,000 years ago. In the present day, many animals provide more than just a working function in people’s everyday lives – from companionship to emotional wellbeing support. As our bond with animals has deepened, that […]

None of us likes to think of our beloved pets going missing, but as any cat owner will tell you, cats can be fickle creatures. They’re naturally curious (AKA nosy) and they are well-known for wandering off; whether they’re defending their territory, hunting for mice, or as is often the case, making the most of […]

Getting a kitten is exciting, it’s also a big responsibility, inviting a furry little creature into your home. You want to make sure that everything is just right for your new little friend, so they can settle in and feel at home because while it might be exciting for you, it can be scary for […]