TRICK OR TREAT? CAN CATS AND DOGS EAT PUMPKIN?
When we think of Autumn, we often think of falling leaves, cosy evenings under a blanket with the candles lit and not forgetting the infamous pumpkin spice latte. It also marks the beginning of events in people’s social calendars, such as Halloween. With pumpkin carving a staple tradition in many households and the rise in […]
Your Story – Sam & Bubble and Squeak
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 […]
Your Story – Sue & Candy, a Beagle Cross
Like us, one minute our pets are fit and healthy, the next they could be involved in an accident or become ill and our world is turned upside down. After our customer, Sue’s, dog Candy, a 9-year-old Beagle Cross, became unexpectedly ill she was left anxious and stressed. We recently caught up with her to […]
Your Story – Elaine & Bella, the Golden Retriever
The journey to pet ownership is different with each and every family, from deciding to have a puppy, to rehoming a dog through adoption. We don’t always know our pet’s history, however when we do, it can spark an even bigger bond between us, the owner, and them. As one example, we spoke to our […]
Your Story – Millie, the Border Collie & Usain Bolt, the Greyhound
The bond that we have with our beloved pets is so special and unique from owner to owner. When they become ill or injured it can be a very worrying time, not just the unknown of how poorly your pet could be but also the potential costs associated with making them better again. Here at […]
COPING WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A PET
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 […]
Your Story – Boo, The Labrador Retriever
Many of us can relate to the notion that as we get older, companionship doesn’t just come in the form of the humankind, but also from pet ownership. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we caught up with one of customers, Jayne, who told us about her dog, Boo, and her recent experience when having to […]
COMMON INJURIES, ILLNESSES, AND CONDITIONS IN PETS
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 […]
THE FACTS BEHIND THE SLOBBER – WHY DO DOGS LICK US?
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 […]
Paws-itively Perfect Easter: How to Include Your Pets in Your Easter Festivities
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 […]