Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Keep your pets safe from heat stroke – our top tips
26th July, 2022
If it feels too hot for you, the odds are it will feel even worse for your furry friend. That’s why we’re encouraging all of our owners to take steps to ensure their pets stay safe in hot weather....
Keeping your dog safe in very hot weather
22nd July, 2022
Vets have issued urgent advice on keeping pets safe as temperatures in the UK soar to potentially record levels....
Pet ownership challenges emerging post-pandemic
20th July, 2022
More than a third (36%) of pet owners in the UK are new owners, with no prior experience of owning that species of a pet as an adult, according to vet charity PDSA’s latest annual research....
The science behind catnip: Study reveals why cats go crazy for catnip
12th July, 2022
The scent of catnip makes most cats go a bit wild — and new research suggests there could be a very good reason for this behaviour. Scientists in Japan have found that when cats lick, chew and rub their bodies on the plants it helps to release mosquito-repelling chemicals....
English Bulldogs twice as likely to have health problems, study finds
6th July, 2022
The popularity of English Bulldogs has soared over the past decade, but owners have been urged to “stop and think” before buying one after new research highlighted the health problems faced by this breed....
Welfare concerns over designer crossbreeds
1st July, 2022
Designer crossbreed dogs have become hugely popular in the UK, with many owners believing that they are hypoallergenic, generally healthy, easy to train and good with children....
How to handle dog attacks
23rd June, 2022
In this article, we’ll look at what steps you can take – both to avoid an attack, and to minimise the damage from one, if and when it takes place. And we’re going to look at this possibility from both perspectives: with your dog as the aggressor and the victim....
How to help a hyperactive dog
21st June, 2022
Read on as we discuss how hyperactivity develops in dogs and what you can do to help if your own pet displays this behaviour. Hyperactive canines can be unpredictable, which is why you should have third party dog insurance in place to guard against any claims....
Average pet insurance claim up 4% as treatment costs rise
20th June, 2022
Pet insurers are continuing to help owners owners keep their four-legged friends healthy, with a record £872m in claims processed last year, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI)....