SICK AS A DOG – CAN DOGS GET COLDS?

We’re still in the depths of winter and that often means we’re still in the depths of cold season, and while a cold isn’t serious, it can still be irritating when you get one and make you feel quite rough. A cold is a fact of life for us humans, but what about our canine […]
Your Story – Luigi the Cavapoo

Naturally, in our line of work, we often hear from our customers when things go wrong; whether that’s a pet that has had an accident or one that’s become unwell and needs urgent veterinary care. Whatever the reason, our team of insurance specialists are on hand to guide you through the process of making a […]
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 […]
TRICK OR TREAT? CAN CATS AND DOGS EAT PUMPKIN?

When we think of Autumn, we often think of falling leaves, cosy evenings under a blanket with the candles lit and not forgetting the infamous pumpkin spice latte. It also marks the beginning of events in people’s social calendars, such as Halloween. With pumpkin carving a staple tradition in many households and the rise in […]
Your Story – Sam & Bubble and Squeak

We love catching up with our customers to hear more about their pets, unsurprisingly they always speak so fondly of what they mean to them. In this instance, we caught up with Sam, who is the proud owner of Bubble and Squeak who are female moggies or as she called them ‘my fur babies’, to […]
Your Story – Sue & Candy, a Beagle Cross

Like us, one minute our pets are fit and healthy, the next they could be involved in an accident or become ill and our world is turned upside down. After our customer, Sue’s, dog Candy, a 9-year-old Beagle Cross, became unexpectedly ill she was left anxious and stressed. We recently caught up with her to […]
Your Story – Elaine & Bella, the Golden Retriever

The journey to pet ownership is different with each and every family, from deciding to have a puppy, to rehoming a dog through adoption. We don’t always know our pet’s history, however when we do, it can spark an even bigger bond between us, the owner, and them. As one example, we spoke to our […]
Your Story – Millie, the Border Collie & Usain Bolt, the Greyhound

The bond that we have with our beloved pets is so special and unique from owner to owner. When they become ill or injured it can be a very worrying time, not just the unknown of how poorly your pet could be but also the potential costs associated with making them better again. Here at […]
COPING WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A PET

Here at The Insurance Emporium we talk a lot about how pets are as much a part of our families as humans, and yet sometimes when a pet dies it’s not acknowledged in the same way. We often feel surprised at how much it affects us, maybe even embarrassed; there’s almost a feeling that a […]
Your Story – Boo, The Labrador Retriever

Many of us can relate to the notion that as we get older, companionship doesn’t just come in the form of the humankind, but also from pet ownership. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we caught up with one of customers, Jayne, who told us about her dog, Boo, and her recent experience when having to […]