The UK’s most (and least) affordable dog breeds 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 at 12:56 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Table of contents One of the things that stood out during the 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. The demand for puppies has considerably increased the […]

Tags: affordable dog breeds, dog, dog ownership, pet


GIVE A DOG A BATH – HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU BATHE YOUR DOG?

Posted on March 12, 2026 at 11:16 am by The Insurance Emporium

Owning a dog is a big responsibility, there are so many things to think about; when do they need to be toilet trained? How often should you walk them? How much do they eat? And how often should you bathe your dog? Bathing a dog is an important part of their care but it needs […]

Tags: dog, pet


THE FLIP SIDE OF SHROVE TUESDAY – IS IT SAFE FOR PETS TO EAT PANCAKES?

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:59 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Pancakes Shaped Like Cats and Dogs.

Pancake Day can be a fantastic excuse to indulge in a tasty treat, but if your dog or cat is greedily eyeing up your neatly arranged stack of pancakes, and giving you ‘the eyes’, it can sometimes be hard to deny them just a little taste. In a recent survey, 68%* of dog owners say […]

Tags: pet


CHRISTMAS DOS AND DON’TS FOR PETS – WHY IT’S NOT ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO GIVE A DOG A BONE

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:59 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Puppy Wearing Christmas Hat

With Christmas just around the corner, our thoughts turn to parties, presents, decorations and the one true meaning of Christmas – the food! There’s something very special about all sitting down together on Christmas Day to eat with the whole family, and this includes our four-legged friends. With 68% of UK pet owners buying Christmas […]

Tags: cat, christmas, dog, pet, pet health


FURR-EVER FRIENDS – OUR GUIDE TO DOG LIFESPANS

Posted on February 18, 2026 at 1:34 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Elderly Labrador Retriever Lying Serenely.

Anyone who owns a dog knows what a joy they are; they’re great companions, entertaining and they get us out of the house and improve our mental health. They’re like an additional family member, just one who chews slippers and can sniff out a stray sausage from the other side of the house! But the […]

Tags: dog, senior dog


CAT AND DOG THEFT – WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT

Posted on February 4, 2026 at 1:42 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Cute Little Cat Dog Bed Home.

Cat and dog theft is a pet owner’s worst nightmare; our pets are precious, they’re part of the family and we’ll do anything to keep them happy, safe and healthy. In 2023, 2,290 cases of dog theft were recorded, with only 16% of these pets recovered and returned to their owners, and between 2015 and […]


Your Story – Colin & Saffy, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 4:24 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Colin, to hear more about his dog, Saffy, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: My wife and I have had dogs nearly all the time since we’ve been married. We‘ve had two Chihuahuas over the years as well as a miniature […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


Your Story – Kate & Ranni, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 2:15 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Kate, to hear more about her dog, Ranni, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: Previously, we had Jax, a Staffy cross Lurcher, that’s what we ended up thinking he was in the end, as we were told he was a Staffy, […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


Your Story – Graham & Ollie, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 3:03 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Graham, to hear more about his dog, Ollie, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had cats all my life, 22 years before being married and 56 years married. Nine years ago, I was ‘conned’ into getting ‘a’ dog. At the […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


Your Story – Willowe & Remy, Dog Insurance

Posted on January 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Willowe, to hear more about her dog, Remy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: My dog is called Remy, she’s a Manchester Terrier and I’ve had dogs all my life. I’ve had various rescues, but one rescue in particular, came from […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health, pet insurance


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