July 2017 is the first veterinary Dry Eye Awareness Month, launched by pharmaceutical company Bayer in order to draw attention to a troublesome and often-missed problem in pets. Dry eye (kerato-conjunctivitis sicca or KCS) is a painful condition that affects dogs and, less commonly, cats. The condition occurs when not enough tear film is produced, […]

In the long, dark winter months it can be easy to forget just how beautiful a British summer can be. Longer days, better weather, gardens in bloom and the air alive with the buzzing of bees and the smell of honeysuckle. Summer is the time to start getting excited about life and planning our next […]

Each year, at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the Dogs for Good charity host their annual fun day. What started off as an enjoyable way to get everyone together has grown into something different; in the best possible way! Initially, it was a chance for staff, volunteers and supporters to get together with dogs and pups-in-training, […]

What is the greatest adventure in your life? Show us and you could win 1 of 10 FREE Amazon vouchers worth £25! At The Insurance Emporium, we have been privileged to witness some of Mr Benn’s most exciting adventures. From blasting off with three astronauts into space to playing volcano golf with his friend Eddie, […]

On the 6th April 2016 it became a legal requirement for dog owners in the UK to make sure their animal is microchipped. As a nation of pet lovers, a great deal of those animals had already been chipped, either by a breeder or the owners themselves, but there were still a great deal lacking […]

Solid favourites amongst UK dog owners, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Jack Russell are they latest canines to feature in our Top Pets! series. Staffordshire Bull Terrier The Staffie has moved on from less illustrious beginnings to become a fun and friendly pedigree dog! Jack Russell Holy origins gave the Jack Russell its name and […]

The summer is almost here, so hopefully your garden is going to get a little more use! No doubt your dogs will feel even more encouraged to frolic in the sun if you’re outside too, but even in the most modest of gardens there are pet dangers that you’ll want to be aware of, particularly […]

They’re drastically different breeds of dog, so which is the right one for you? Find out in our latest Top Pets! cards… Rottweiler German in origin but universal in appeal, the Rottweiler has been a dependable dog for many years. Find out more about this unique animal below! Cocker Spaniel This energetic breed of gun […]

Which one will have you asking “how much is that doggy in the window?” Labrador Retriever or Boxer? Keep reading and you might find out! Labrador Retriever Loveable Labs have been firm favourites for many years. Discover why with our easy-to-understand Top Pets! card… Boxer High energy and full of love, the Boxer has been […]

The latest edition of our Top Pets! game sees the Great Dane take on the Yorkshire Terrier. Have a look and see what pooch might be perfect for you! Great Dane The giant of our Top Pets! series, the Great Dane originates from Denmark (obviously!) and was the inspiration for one very famous cartoon character… […]