Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

Looking after your dog when social distancing or staying at home

Looking after your dog when social distancing or staying at home

24th March, 2020

To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, we’ve all been told to stay at home as much as possible. Under the latest measures, you should only leave your home to shop for basic necessities...

Covid-19 Message

Covid-19 Message

19th March, 2020

We appreciate you might be worried about the impact the coronavirus may have on your insurance with us. Please be assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and doing all that we can to provide the services you require at this time....

How to cope with a dog that’s afraid of water

How to cope with a dog that’s afraid of water

18th March, 2020

While many pooches love to splash around in water – whether it’s a bath, puddle, lake or the sea – there are also a lot of dogs that definitely prefer to keep dry!...

What are phantom pregnancies in dogs?

What are phantom pregnancies in dogs?

18th March, 2020

Phantom pregnancies are surprisingly common in unspayed dogs, fooling owners and their pets alike into thinking a litter of puppies is on its way. Depending on your perspective, that can be a delightful idea – or an alarming one!...

Should you let your dog eat scraps?

Should you let your dog eat scraps?

18th March, 2020

Who can resist those puppy dog eyes!? Many owners at this point give into temptation and end up feeding their hound the remainder of their meal. But is it actually safe to feed them food designed for human consumption? And are there any ingredients that we really need to avoid giving to our pets?...

How to settle your dog into boarding kennels

How to settle your dog into boarding kennels

18th March, 2020

In this article, we’ll highlight some important pre-boarding tasks and we’ll discover the maximum time you should leave your dog in kennels. With a bit of luck, when you return to pick up your pooch, the kennel staff will report that your pup took to boarding like a duck to water!...

Study reveals where pet cats roam outdoors

Study reveals where pet cats roam outdoors

17th March, 2020

In a new study published in the journal Animal Conservation, researchers put GPS trackers on 925 pet cats from six countries and tracked their movements for six days....

Vets warn of dachshund health issues after Crufts win

Vets warn of dachshund health issues after Crufts win

10th March, 2020

Crufts showcases a wide range of adorable dogs and many viewers at home may end up falling in love with a particular breed and be inspired to get their own....

Music can reduce cats' stress levels, study shows

Music can reduce cats' stress levels, study shows

3rd March, 2020

In a new study, Amanda Hampton from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University and colleagues explored the calming effects of music composed specifically for cats....