It’s a bit of a stereotype that cats and dogs don’t get on; we were all brought up on cartoons that had cats and dogs as sworn enemies and we often compare cats and dogs; after all, they’re very different animals. Cats can be quite solitary creatures, while dogs are more sociable and were domesticated […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Jennie, to hear more about her dog, Poppy, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had dogs before but a long while ago. When I re-married, my second husband was not a pet lover, however, after he passed away and I […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Michelle, to hear more about her dog, Pedro, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I currently have three Chihuahuas, Pedro, Oreo, and Nelly, I did have a Layla, but she passed away in January. I’ve always had dogs from being a […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Colin, to hear more about his dog, Gus, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: We’ve had dogs and cats before. However, we didn’t have a dog in the run up to my retirement and knowing I would want one for when […]

When you get a puppy, you’re torn between wanting to be out and about with your new furry friend, and feeling like you always want to keep them safely locked up at home so that nothing bad happens to them. Going outside is an important part of your puppy’s development and while your priority, as […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Graham, to hear more about his dog, Lulu, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: Before Lulu, we had two Irish Terriers and a cat before that. When it came to choosing Lulu, we were looking for an intelligent, good natured and […]

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Kuniko, to hear more about her cat, Sen, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: For the past 40 years, I’ve continuously lived with both cats and dogs, and I’ve always had pet insurance. My first generation of five cats were all […]

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 […]