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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the things that has stood out during the time the UK spent in and out of lockdown, was how pet ownership rose during the pandemic – with an extra 3.2 million households across the UK buying a pet from March 2020 to March 2021. Puppy demand increased the average cost of buying a […]

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 […]