COPING WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A PET

Posted on July 19, 2024 at 1:57 pm by The Insurance Emporium

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 […]

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Furry Finances: Global Pet Insurance Adoption Rates Revealed

Posted on February 28, 2024 at 11:36 am by The Insurance Emporium

The animal-human bond stretches back to ancient times, with dogs being the first animal to be domesticated by humans some 30,000 years ago. In the present day, many animals provide more than just a working function in people’s everyday lives – from companionship to emotional wellbeing support. As our bond with animals has deepened, that […]

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5 Easy Tricks To Teach Your Dog – Why It’s Never Too Late To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Posted on June 15, 2023 at 5:42 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As any dog owner knows, it’s really important to teach your dog the basics of dog training; the classic sit, come, stay, etc. But once your pooch has mastered these, have you thought about some easy tricks to teach your dog? Often people assume their dog won’t be able to perform these tricks, but with […]

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Avian Flu – What You Need To Know

Posted on May 25, 2023 at 3:34 pm by The Insurance Emporium

an older cat with a melancholy expression lying on the carpet looking into the distance

We’ve all heard the term ‘Bird Flu’ recently in the media, and we know there’s recently been an outbreak, but what actually is bird flu, and what do we need to know? Do we need to worry about ourselves and our pets? We’ve put together a short summary. What Is It? Influenza A viruses in […]

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The Cat In The Flat – Tips For Renting With Pets

Posted on May 4, 2023 at 5:51 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We are a nation of animal lovers; current statistics show that 52% of adults in the UK own a pet, and our pets are part of the family – where we go, they go. But this can often be tricky when it comes to finding somewhere to rent. At the moment, only 7% of private […]

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How Rare Is That Doggy In The Window – Rare Dog Breeds

Posted on April 13, 2023 at 3:17 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Humans have always had dogs as companions, although they would have originally been hunting partners or working dogs, and the word ‘pet’ wasn’t widely used until around the 16th century. Fast forward to today and it feels like you can’t leave your house without tripping over a dog in a jumper and matching bandana; in […]

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Colleague Profile – Kay Turner

Posted on April 13, 2023 at 3:11 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Our latest colleague profile features our General Counsel and Chief HR Officer, Kay Turner. Kay joined The Insurance Emporium as Company Solicitor nearly 22 years ago when she was newly qualified; she later became the Chief HR Officer too, yet she somehow manages to run a household full of animals. Kay grew up with cats […]

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Top Tips for Taking Your Pet on Holiday in the UK

Posted on October 16, 2020 at 3:36 pm by The Insurance Emporium

With restrictions on travel still in force due to COVID-19, as well as some of the risks associated with leaving the country right now, more and more people are choosing to holiday in the UK! Going away can be difficult when you have a dog or cat. But taking a staycation can make it easier […]

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Dementia in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Management

Posted on June 24, 2020 at 9:56 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome, otherwise known as dementia, is well recognised in people. However, did you know dogs and cats can also suffer from dementia? Particularly now they are living longer lives, dementia can be very common in geriatric dogs and cats, with one study identifying as many as 68% of dogs aged 15 to 16 […]

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Pet Trends to Look Out For in 2020

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

Here at The Insurance Emporium, we can’t believe we’re at the start of another year, let alone another decade! As we look forward into 2020, it’s exciting to think about all the magical adventures we’ll share with our cats and dogs for the year to come. As an increasing number of pet owners are humanising […]

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