Winter Pet Health

Posted on December 31, 2020 at 2:07 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We’re well into the colder season, when it’s important to wrap up warm and look after ourselves. That goes for our pets, too! In the winter, you may have to make some changes to your pet’s routine to keep them happy and healthy. That’s why, at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together our winter pet […]

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Alternative Pet Food: What Should I Feed my Dog or Cat?

Posted on August 28, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

As pet owners, we want our dogs and cats to live long, healthy lives, so it’s important to recognise that their diet has a big part to play in this! It can be difficult sometimes to know what to do for the best, given the amount of information and the choice of pet food available. […]

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Know Your Pet Safe Cleaning Products

Posted on July 1, 2020 at 2:03 pm by The Insurance Emporium

We all know how great it feels to have a big spring clean and get the house feeling fresh! What many people don’t consider, however, is the effect that household cleaning products can have on pets. Many of these cleaning products contain ingredients which can be harmful, or even deadly to your cats and dogs. […]

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Has Spending More Time With Your Pet During Lockdown Been Positive For You And Your Pet?

Posted on June 26, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

We at The Insurance Emporium recently surveyed* 1000 pet owners who were newly working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown to see if the stereotypes of cats being aloof and friendly dogs were true.  Did cats resent sharing their space with their owner being around the house a lot more, whilst dogs were living their […]

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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: What You Need to Know

Posted on June 24, 2020 at 10:02 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cushing’s disease is one of the most common endocrine problems found in older dogs, affecting the production of the stress hormone, cortisol. It can often be difficult for owners to spot and for vets to diagnose the problem, as the symptoms can be similar to other conditions. We’ve spoken to our pet health expert on […]

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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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Ticks in the UK: Scheme to Promote Tick Awareness

Posted on June 24, 2020 at 9:45 am by The Insurance Emporium

Owning a pet can lead to many fantastic adventures, so the last thing you want is for these to be curtailed by your dog or cat picking up a tick. A public health scheme has been created by the government in order to increase tick awareness and provide tick surveillance. We spoke to our pet […]

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Can I Take My Pet to the Vet During Lockdown?

Posted on April 30, 2020 at 3:47 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Due to the current government-imposed lockdown, it can be difficult to know what we can and can’t do, especially when it comes to our pets. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to make sure pet owners understand the best ways they can look after their pets at this difficult time. That’s why we’ve put together […]

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Lucy’s Law Comes into Effect

Posted on April 28, 2020 at 12:24 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Last year, Lucy’s Law was passed, banning the sale of kittens and puppies from third parties. On April 6th 2020, Lucy’s Law came into effect, named after a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy, who died in 2016 after being kept in terrible conditions on a puppy farm in Wales. Here’s everything you need to know […]

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Is it Safe for Pets to Eat Pancakes?

Posted on February 21, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Pancake Day can be a fantastic excuse to indulge in a tasty treat! But if your dog or cat is greedily eying up your neatly arranged Shrove Tuesday extravaganza, it can sometimes be hard to deny them a bite to eat. Is it safe for pets to eat pancakes, or is it something you should […]

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