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 […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet


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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Alabama Rot in Dogs: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on December 4, 2023 at 1:34 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Alabama rot was first identified in the UK in 2012 and although it’s very rare, with 297 cases in total, there has recently been an increase in media coverage, with 7 confirmed cases in 2023 alone. Here at The Insurance Emporium, our data* reveals that in the past three years we’ve had two reported cases […]

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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, […]

Tags: cat, cat health, cat insurance, cat ownership, dog health, dog insurance, dog ownership


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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Can Dogs Eat Sweetcorn – Why Corn On The Cob Shouldn’t Be A Dog’s Dinner

Posted on October 23, 2023 at 2:28 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Most dog parents will be familiar with the following scenario; you sit down to your Sunday roast and suddenly get the feeling that you’re being watched. The big eyes, the paw on your knee, maybe a little whimper, how can you ignore that? While it might be tempting to let your little furry friend share […]

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Remember Remember – Keeping Pets Calm During Fireworks

Posted on October 19, 2023 at 3:16 pm by The Insurance Emporium

It’s the time of year when the nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and the shops are filling up with pumpkins and ghosts, ready for Halloween, and we’re starting our exciting countdown to Christmas. But it’s also the time of year when pet owners worry the most about their furry friends […]

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BRIGHT EYED AND BUSHY TAILED – WHEN DO PUPPIES OPEN THEIR EYES?

Posted on August 21, 2023 at 11:56 am by The Insurance Emporium

People and dogs have been living alongside each other for 15,000 years and the bond they have is very special, after all, we’ve all heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend! One way to build a strong relationship with your dog is to make eye contact, in a similar way to […]

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