Dog owners know how much our canine companions become a real part of the family. This was definitely the case with Tiny the Yorkshire Terrier, who held a special place in the Smith family. The dog was taken in by Terry and Anne Smith’s niece, who had found her mistreated and nervous, before being adopted […]

Cats make amazing pets, and owning one can be a fantastic adventure! As they age however, our feline friends will need a little more TLC. To find out more about how to care for a geriatric cat, we’ve spoken to our pet health expert. Read on to discover their advice. Potential problems Common health issues […]

Bringing a dog into your family can be a great way to teach children how to care for others and develop a sense of responsibility. Kids, however, don’t always know how to behave around animals. Which means you’ll need to teach them how to be polite with their canine. To help get you on the […]

Our feline friends are loving and affectionate, but we know that cats can also be very protective of their territory! This can lead to territorial disputes with other cats, resulting in the bites and scratches seen every day in some veterinary practices. We’ve spoken to our pet health expert to find out all about cat […]

Summer is a wonderful time for pet owners! Longer days and shorter nights can lead to some magical adventures for you and your pets. But the warm weather can come with some potential dangers for your furry friends. That’s why we’ve put together a list of common summertime hazards for your pet. Read on for […]

Obesity in pets can be a serious problem for the health of our cats and dogs, sharing many of the same risks and causes as obesity in humans. By following a few rules, however, it could be relatively simple to encourage your furry friend to shed a pound or two! At The Insurance Emporium, we […]

Our dogs are really special to us. They quickly become part of the family, until you can’t remember what life was like without them! That’s one reason why it’s so worrying if they seem unwell. Lisa Jaffray got in touch with us at The Insurance Emporium recently to tell us about her experience when her […]

Spring is well underway, the weather’s warming up, and the Great British summer is fast approaching! The warm weather brings the opportunity for some magical adventures for you to share with your pets, from picturesque walks in the countryside to mouth-watering back garden barbecues. But the warm weather can bring with it some potentially life-threatening […]

Our pets are an integral part of the family! As such, we always want to do as much as we can to keep them fit and healthy all year round. This year’s World Veterinary Day takes place on the 27th April, and is set to highlight the value of vaccinations* for the health of pets […]

Bringing a new dog into the family should be a really exciting time! However, if they show signs of agitation, it can make the process more difficult than expected. When the Jamieson family adopted their four-year-old pug Paddy, it turned out that his distress was the result of an underlying condition. We recently spoke to […]