YOUR STORY: LUCIE, BENJI AND LISA
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 […]
DOGS OVERHEATING IN CARS – THE LIFE-THREATENING DANGERS OF HEATSTROKE
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 […]
TOP TIPS FOR RENTING A HOME WITH A PET
Owning a pet can be a fantastic adventure for so many reasons, and they really do become an essential part of the family! It can often be difficult, however, when renting a home, to be able to find landlords and letting agents who are willing to accept your cat or dog as tenants. This is […]
FLYBALL: GET YOUR DOG INVOLVED IN SPORT!
Most dogs love getting out on adventures and being as active as possible! It can be hard, however, to think of new ways to help them get the most from their enthusiasm. If you like the thought of something fast, noisy and energetic, perhaps flyball could be just the ticket! At The Insurance Emporium, we’ve […]
PREPARING FOR DOG AGILITY COMPETITIONS WITH HAYLEY AND TEAL
Crufts champions Hayley and Teal, her Shetland Sheepdog, were thrilled with their success at Crufts 2019! The dynamic duo enjoyed success throughout the weekend, and even went on to win the Agility Championship on the Sunday. Success doesn’t come without real grit, hard work and a whole lot of dedication. From eating right to yoga, […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR PET
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 […]
10 TIPS FOR MOVING HOUSE WITH YOUR DOG!
Moving house can be a stressful process no matter who you are, and it can be just as difficult for your dog! At The Insurance Emporium, we like to try and make all of life’s adventures as easy as possible for our four-legged friends, as well as their two-legged owners. So to make the process […]
WE ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF OUR CUTEST CATS AND CANINES COMPETITION!
We recently ran a competition asking pet owners to send us pictures of their cute cats and dogs. It proved really popular, and with almost a thousand entries, it was a very tough one to judge! With so many adorable animals to choose from, it took our team here at The Insurance Emporium quite a […]
YOUR STORY: GLYN AND PADDY
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 […]
XYLITOL POISONING IN DOGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We all know just how much dogs love to eat – and often they’ll get their teeth into anything that’s going! Sometimes, however, this can lead them to digesting things that might do them more harm than good. This is certainly the case for xylitol, a sweetener that’s become more common in recent years, and […]