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 […]

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 […]

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.

It’s fair to say that we’re a nation of pet lovers with over half of the UK’s population owning a pet. Dogs are the most common pet with 36% of Brits owning one while 29% of households own a cat. With many of us pet owners, over recent years we’ve seen a growing trend of […]

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 April 20th, making way for the longer and […]

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 […]

Cats are well known for being international animals of mystery; they’ve baffled us humans for centuries and while you pretty much know where you are with a dog, cats keep us on our toes and are a bit more enigmatic and aloof. Ancient civilisations worshipped them, and over the centuries lots of myths have emerged […]