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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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Autumn risks for dogs

14th September, 2021

Autumn is a great time of year for long walks with your beloved pooch. But with the change of seasons comes a number of potential dangers. Here are some of the most common risks for pets in autumn....

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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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New law aims to crack down on pet theft

8th September, 2021

A new criminal offence for pet abduction is set to be introduced by the UK government. Pet theft is currently dealt with as loss of property under the Theft Act 1968, with a maximum sentence of seven years....

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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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Vets welcome plan to crack down on illegal puppy imports

31st August, 2021

The UK government has set out plans to safeguard the welfare of imported puppies and dogs. New measures will raise the minimum age for importing a puppy from 15 weeks to six months; ban the import of dogs with cropped ears and docked tails; and prohibit the import of heavily pregnant dogs to help protect puppy and mother welfare....

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Best small cat breeds that look like kittens forever

18th August, 2021

What’s better than a cat that’s super cute? Yes, you’re right, one that’s super cute AND super tiny! As if choosing the right cat for you and your family wasn’t hard enough, we’ve just made it so much harder....

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Mini and Dogs Trust promote pet-friendly travel

17th August, 2021

More than three million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, and one in three homes now include a dog....