The Cat Quality of Life Index: The Best UK Cities to Be a Cat in 2025

Posted on June 25, 2025 at 2:31 pm by The Insurance Emporium

A Domestic Tabby Cat On Urban Street In South West

Ever wondered where your cat would choose to live if they had the final say? From sun-soaked nap spots to nearby vets and pet-friendly landlords, here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve crunched the numbers to uncover the best UK cities for cats in 2025. Data Methodology: To work out which cities are the most cat-friendly, […]

Tags: cat, cat ownership, pet, pet health


Pup and Running Costs: The Average Vet Bills for the UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

Posted on June 25, 2025 at 12:09 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Beagle,Dog,,Trotting,On,The,Grass,,Posing,On,The,Lawn

Getting a dog is a big decision, one full of cuddles, companionship – and unexpected costs. While most pooch parents will budget for food, toys and check-ups, few might consider how expensive it could be if their dog gets sick or injured. The ABI recently reported that in 2024, a record £1.23 billion was paid […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Anna-Beth & Harvey, Equine Insurance

Posted on June 3, 2025 at 1:24 pm by The Insurance Emporium

It’s always a joy getting the chance to catch-up with our customers, we know their hobbies are their passions: whether that’s owning a pony used for eventing, or camera equipment for a wedding photographer. Here, we caught up with Anna-Beth about her pony, Harvey. Background Having had ponies as a child, Anna-Beth decided to share […]

Tags: equine, horse, horse insurance, pet health


Your Story – Sharon & Vinnie, Dog Insurance

Posted on May 22, 2025 at 4:55 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Here, we caught up with Sharon to hear about her dog, Vinnie, and what led to her making a claim. Background My dog is called Vinnie and he’s a French Bulldog. We’ve owned dogs for over 30 years, Dalmatians, Great Danes, lots of different breeds, but now we’ve got a run of smaller dogs. Vinnie […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Janet & Bryn, Dog Insurance

Posted on April 30, 2025 at 4:18 pm by The Insurance Emporium

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Janet, to hear more about her dog, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background Our dog is called Bryn; he’s 4 years old and he’s a Border Collie. We’ve had dogs before and we always have this type of dog, to us […]

Tags: dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Vily & Maggie, Dog Insurance

Posted on April 29, 2025 at 4:35 pm by The Insurance Emporium

A Golden Retriever called Maggie

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Vily, to hear more about her dog, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background My dog is called Maggie, and she is a golden retriever, which, in my opinion, are the best. I only had family dogs before; this is my first […]

Tags: customer testimonial, dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Karen & Sweep, Dog Insurance

Posted on April 28, 2025 at 4:42 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Sweep is a Labradoodle

When it comes to pet ownership, knowing which breed of dog to get can be tricky as there’s a lot to consider. Do you live alone, or have you got a family? Do you have any other pets? How much time do you have to take them for walks? Those and the expenses that come […]

Tags: customer testimonial, dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Peter & Millie, Dog Insurance

Posted on April 23, 2025 at 11:12 am by The Insurance Emporium

Caring for our pets is a rewarding and joyous job as a pet parent. Having a dog, in particular, is a good reason to get out and about which is good for our mental health as well as theirs. That’s why, when they get poorly, it can be a worrying time. Here, we caught up […]

Tags: customer testimonial, dog, dog ownership, pet, pet health


Your Story – Celia & Ethel, Cat Insurance

Posted on April 17, 2025 at 3:04 pm by The Insurance Emporium

A cat called Ethel sat in her bed on a chair with the sun shining through a window

Background When growing up and until I moved out of home, we had a family cat, but Ethel is the first cat/pet of my own. I got her a year after I moved into my first home. Ethel is extremely loving and loyal; she is like my shadow. It’s no exaggeration to say that whenever […]

Tags: cat, cat insurance, cat ownership, customer testimonial, pet, pet health


SICK AS A DOG – CAN DOGS GET COLDS?

Posted on February 27, 2025 at 11:56 am by The Insurance Emporium

A small Jack Russel dog lies wrapped in a brightly coloured blanket on a couch. Looking at the camera.

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 […]

Tags: pet, pet health, pet insurance


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