Syringomyelia in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on February 15, 2021 at 5:44 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As dog owners, it’s never easy seeing our pets in pain. Unfortunately, syringomyelia is a common condition in certain breeds of dogs, particularly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Syringomyelia in dogs is a progressive condition which can cause symptoms from sensitivity and pain to paralysis and seizures. At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together our guide […]


The Importance of Equine Yard Biosecurity

Posted on June 29, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

When choosing a yard to keep your horse, it’s important to consider biosecurity; as it can be an important step in minimising the spread of infectious disease. The importance of yard biosecurity has been highlighted in the past few years, particularly with last year’s outbreak of equine influenza and, more recently, equine herpesvirus outbreak. We’ve […]

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Tips for Maintaining Personal Space During Lockdown

Posted on May 14, 2020 at 11:32 am by The Insurance Emporium

Generally speaking, humans are a social species. At the moment, however, because of the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re having to distance ourselves more than usual. Maintaining a good amount of personal space is second nature to some people but others might find themselves struggling to do so. How we act outside has definitely changed but we […]


Crufts 2020: This Year’s Show in Review

Posted on March 11, 2020 at 5:20 pm by The Insurance Emporium

It doesn’t seem long since we were getting excited about last years news from the green carpet, but Crufts 2020 has already been and gone! We were absolutely glued to all the action that took place between the 5th and 8th of March, and the furry competitors certainly didn’t let us down. Here’s a round-up […]


The Best Children’s Books for World Book Day 2020

Posted on March 4, 2020 at 3:45 pm by The Insurance Emporium

At The Insurance Emporium, we love a great adventure as much as our good friend, Mr Benn! Books can open us up to whole new worlds full of magical journeys and endless possibilities. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best children’s books, just in time for World Book Day 2020! The Gruffalo […]

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Simple ways to Save Energy in the Home

Posted on February 28, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

We all want to do everything we can to help the environment, whatever adventures we get up to! It isn’t always easy to know the best way to make a difference, however, and there can often be lots of conflicting advice out there. Here, at The Insurance Emporium, we’re doing our best to be green […]

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How to Cut Down on Sugar for Sugar Free February 2020

Posted on February 18, 2020 at 11:22 am by The Insurance Emporium

By now, many of us understand the benefits of cutting down on sugar! It could help you lose weight, prevent health issues like diabetes and heart disease, and even benefit your immune system. It’s all well and good knowing that sugar is bad for you but cutting down can be easier said than done! This […]


Random Acts of Kindness: Little Things you can do to Improve Someone’s Day

Posted on February 17, 2020 at 3:22 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Everyone has positive days when you feel like you can achieve anything, but then many of us also go through those times when just the thought of getting out of bed becomes a serious challenge. The 17th of February is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, so we’re celebrating the small things you can do […]

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Ridiculous Things We Can All Relate To

Posted on January 27, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Sometimes, when we’re busy with all of life’s adventures, it’s easy for our minds to wander leading us to do something we’d rather forget! If you find yourself thinking “I hope nobody saw that…” at least once a day, you’re not alone. But rather than sweating the small stuff, at The Insurance Emporium, we’d rather […]


Struggling with Veganuary? 10 Tips to keep you on Track

Posted on January 24, 2020 at 11:05 am by The Insurance Emporium

2019 proved that the current trend for veganism is here to stay! Once seen as the preserve of just a few dedicated individuals eating a diet primarily composed of brown things, the latest research claims there are now 600,000 vegans in the UK alone! Making the switch to a plant-based diet, however, isn’t always plain […]

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