On The Road Again: What Is The Safest Way For A Dog To Travel In The Car?

Posted on April 24, 2024 at 2:51 pm by The Insurance Emporium

At some point you will likely travel somewhere with your dog whether that’s to the vet or perhaps the beach for a coastal walk. However, ahead of travelling with a furry companion it’s important to be aware of what rules apply to you as a both a car and pet owner. Rule 57 of the […]

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THE FACTS BEHIND THE SLOBBER – WHY DO DOGS LICK US?

Posted on April 17, 2024 at 11:56 am by The Insurance Emporium

As any dog owner knows, we love our dogs, they’re part of the family. We give them special names and sing to them, we let them take up most of the bed and buy them their favourite treats; we plan our social lives around them and secretly judge people on whether or not they love […]

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Puppy Love – Get The (Poop) Scoop On How To Toilet Train A Puppy

Posted on March 25, 2024 at 6:18 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Getting a puppy is an exciting time, but there is so much for you both to learn and it can feel overwhelming, from teaching your puppy to sit, to socialising your puppy, there are a lot of new things to get to grips with from the start. One of the most important life skills that […]

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Paws-itively Perfect Easter: How to Include Your Pets in Your Easter Festivities

Posted on March 22, 2024 at 3:18 pm by The Insurance Emporium

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 […]

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The UK’s most (and least) affordable dog breeds 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 at 4:07 pm by The Insurance Emporium

One of the things that has stood out during that time the UK spent in and out of lockdown was how pet ownership rose during the pandemic – with an extra 3.2 million households across the UK buying a pet from March 2020 to March 2021. Puppy demand drove the average cost to buy a […]

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XL Bully Breeds – Everything You Need To Know

Posted on March 1, 2024 at 5:12 pm by The Insurance Emporium

xl bully laying down on the grass with a ball between their paws

Recently, new rules came into place in England and Wales that made it a criminal offence to own an XL Bully type dog without an exemption certificate, under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Scotland is also introducing a ban from 23rd February and Northern Ireland is expected to follow. We’re going to take a look […]

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Furry Finances: Global Pet Insurance Adoption Rates Revealed

Posted on February 28, 2024 at 11:36 am by The Insurance Emporium

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 […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Give A Dog A Bone – Christmas Food Hazards For Pets

Posted on November 22, 2023 at 4:47 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We love spoiling our pets, and what better time to do it than at Christmas? We get them Christmas jumpers and buy them gifts, and a recent survey showed that 61% of pet owners prepare a special meal for their pets at Christmas. But while it’s nice to involve your beloved pet in the festivities, […]

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Santa Paws Is Coming To Town – Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Pet

Posted on November 21, 2023 at 4:31 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As a nation we love our pets; we treat them like little furry humans who are definitely part of the family, we even dress them up. So it won’t come as a surprise to hear that 68% of pet owners buy Christmas presents for their pets. But what do you get the pet who has […]

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Our Guide To Getting Your Pet Neutered

Posted on October 25, 2023 at 9:16 am by The Insurance Emporium

As a pet owner, one of the things you’ll have to think about at some point is whether to neuter your pet. But why does it need to be done? And what does it involve? We’ve put together a quick guide to getting your pet neutered that will hopefully make the whole process a bit […]

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