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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)....
Should your pet be wearing sunscreen?
16th June, 2022
Whether you love to tan or prefer the shade, most humans take precautions when the sun shines and protect our skin from burn or damage with sunscreen....
Sunglasses could be beneficial for older dogs
15th June, 2022
Now that the weather is starting to get sunnier (some of the time!), some vets have been advising that it might be beneficial for certain dogs to wear sunglasses, either to protect their eyes from the sun or to minimize irritation whilst outside....
Companionship is the top reason for getting a dog
9th June, 2022
There are so many benefits of having a dog, from their loyal friendship to helping you stay active and meeting new people while you’re out for a walk....
Growing up with a dog may help protect against Crohn’s disease
9th June, 2022
Children who grow up with a dog may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn’s disease, researchers have found....
The definitive guide to stopping your cat waking you up at night
31st May, 2022
Ever had your slumber disturbed by an insistent ‘meow’? Or been startled awake in the early hours by your kitten’s claws piercing your toes? Cats have little respect for their owners’ need for eight hours of uninterrupted shut-eye. When they want to eat, play or be cuddled, they’ll let you and your family know about it!...
How to know how far your cat wanders outside
26th May, 2022
Some days, cats disappear for hours on end and you can’t help wondering where they are. Have they gone on an adventure, following interesting smells and sounds, or are they snoozing under a nearby bush?...
Rikki Clarke and his love of Labradors
24th May, 2022
This month, cricketer Rikki Clarke takes time out to discuss lives, loves and new challenges. “I’ve got to be honest…it does feel a little bit strange,” says Rikki Clarke, who won’t be playing professional cricket this season for the first time in 20 years....
The UK's safest areas for dogs
23rd May, 2022
York is the safest place in the UK to own a dog, followed by Plymouth and Swansea. That’s according to a new study by dog food maker tails.com, which took into account factors including traffic, crime, pet theft and pollution to come up with the top 15 towns and cities for dogs and their owners....