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

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

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 […]
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN – WHY DO DOGS AND CATS (AND HORSES!) GET ZOOMIES?

Most pet owners will have, at some point, experienced zoomies. We’ve all been there; settling down for a nice cup of tea, watching TV, maybe reading, you’ve got your feet up, your beloved pet calmly by your side – all is right with the world, and you are at peace. Until suddenly all hell breaks […]
FURR-EVER FRIENDS – OUR GUIDE TO DOG LIFESPANS

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 […]
THE FEEFO PLATINUM TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2026

We’re delighted to share with you the fantastic news that we’ve successfully maintained our Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for another year. Feefo is considered to be one of the most trusted suppliers of independent customer reviews because only customers with proven transactions can leave reviews. All our feedback is from reviews and ratings from […]
CAT AND DOG THEFT – WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT

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 […]
Celebrating Five-Star Defaqto Ratings & Moneyfacts Awards In 2026

DEFAQTO RATINGS 2025 was an outstanding year for The Insurance Emporium, and it looks like 2026 is going to be just as good as we’ve been awarded no less than nine five-star Defaqto ratings across our Pet, Equine, Caravan, and Cycle Insurance products. This is a fantastic achievement, especially as we have held many of […]
FURREVER YOUNG – LOOKING AFTER YOUR OLDER CAT

If you’re a cat owner then you know that all cats are different, and they each have their own peculiar ways, but what if you’ve got an old cat? What should we expect as our cats get older and have different needs? Nobody likes to think of one day losing their pet – it only […]
Money, Money, Matrimoney: How Much Does It Really Cost to Be a Wedding Guest in 2026?

Once upon a time, attending a wedding meant buying a card, a gift, and maybe a hotel room. Fast forward to 2026, and it’s more likely to involve travel, outfits, accommodation, and multiple events, all of which are adding up to a hefty bill for guests. New research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of The […]
WHAT’S THE NAME OF THE GAME – 49 OF THE BEST MR AND MRS QUESTIONS

No hen/stag/sten do is complete without the classic Mr and Mrs questions; this quiz is a great icebreaker as it’s the bride or groom who’s put on the spot, not the guests, many of whom might not know each other. Everyone can bond over the – often hilarious – answers and it’s a fun way […]