Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Purely Pets introduces flexible lifetime policies
29th November, 2019
Purely Pets, an award winning pet insurance specialist, has recently announced it now offers solely lifetime policies* after seeing 80% of customers choosing this option, over Accident Only or Time Limited cover, in the last 12 months....
Do dog owners live longer?
28th November, 2019
If you’re a dog owner, you know already that your pooch adds joy to your life in numerous ways. But did you realise that your loveable Labrador or playful Pug might actually be extending your lifespan?...
'Paws' and think before buying a dog at Christmas, charity says
28th November, 2019
Dogs Trust is urging people not to buy or give dogs as presents, after research revealed that online searches for puppies jump by 44% in the countdown to Christmas....
How to cope with the loss of a pet
27th November, 2019
Losing a pet can be a profoundly painful experience. Our dogs and cats aren’t just balls of fun: they’re loyal companions, much-loved family members and great sources of comfort in difficult times....
Which crossbreed dogs make the best pets?
27th November, 2019
So many delightful dogs, so little space in your home to keep them or free time to walk them all!...
How to take your pet on holiday after Brexit
26th November, 2019
Going on holiday with your four-legged friend is an incredibly special experience, but it requires plenty of preparation – especially now Brexit’s on the horizon....
How to care for your new kitten
26th November, 2019
Read on for our top tips on how to care for your new family member, and how to make sure all the dogs & cats in your home are covered through multi-pet insurance....
Pet owners will share their beds with pets to feel safe
25th November, 2019
Do you allow your pets to share your bedroom — and your bed? A new study of 2,000 cat and dog owners in the UK by pet wellbeing specialist Itchpet.com has found that two thirds will snuggle up with their pet at night — and three in 10 of those say they like the feeling of security they get from having them there....
Rare male tortoiseshell cats discovered at two rehoming centres!
25th November, 2019
Did you know that tortoiseshell cats are almost always female? An extra chromosome can sometimes result in a male tortoiseshell being born. But this one in 3,000 genetic quirk means that male ‘torties’ are very rare — so it made headlines when two were recently taken into the care of Cats Protection and the RSPCA....