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Ear cropping in dogs: A worrying trend

7th October, 2021

A trend of dogs having their ears ‘cropped’ is being reported in the UK, prompting animal charities to attempt to raise awareness of the cosmetic procedure to prevent future harm to other animals. The practice involves surgically trimming the outer part of the dog’s ear. The intention is purely cosmetic and has no other benefits....

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How to clean your dogs’ teeth

7th October, 2021

Although there are special diets, dental chews, powders, and additives to go into your dog’s water to prevent plaque from developing on your dogs’ teeth - the best way to prevent dental disease is to brush your dog’s teeth....

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The most Googled questions about cats

7th October, 2021

Being a devoted cat owner can be a bewildering experience. One minute our lovable furball is snoozing in their favourite hidey hole, the next they’re tearing through the house as though they’re being chased by the hounds of hell!...

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Tips for getting your first dog

6th October, 2021

From doing your research on the different types of breeds to buying dog insurance, there’s a lot to think about before picking your first pup....

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How to help your pup recover from a dog attack

6th October, 2021

Here’s a situation we hope you don’t ever come up against - helping your pup recover from an attack by another dog....

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Cats benefit from adoption by families with children with autism

30th September, 2021

Cats are wonderful companions for children of all ages, helping to teach empathy, compassion and responsibility. And children with additional needs have just as much — if not more — to gain from forming a bond with a family pet....

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Changes to Manage My Policy Online Portal

20th September, 2021

We’re excited to let you know about some changes we’ve made to ‘Manage My Policy’. These updates will allow you to make and track claims online removing the need for paper claims forms and giving you access to upload all supporting claims documentation. This should help in speeding up the claims settlement process allowing us to pay out your claim quicker than before....

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Healthy treats for dogs

13th September, 2021

We all like to treat our four-legged friends from time to time – perhaps as a way of rewarding good behaviour, during a training session or just as an expression of our love for them....

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Can dogs and rabbits live together?

6th September, 2021

Everyone needs a friend – whether human or animal. And just like humans, different animals have different requirements when it comes to companionship. Take the relationship between dogs and rabbits as an example....

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