GIVE A DOG A BATH – HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU BATHE YOUR DOG?

Posted on March 12, 2026 at 11:16 am by The Insurance Emporium

Owning a dog is a big responsibility, there are so many things to think about; when do they need to be toilet trained? How often should you walk them? How much do they eat? And how often should you bathe your dog? Bathing a dog is an important part of their care but it needs […]

Tags: dog, pet


THE FLIP SIDE OF SHROVE TUESDAY – IS IT SAFE FOR PETS TO EAT PANCAKES?

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:59 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Pancakes Shaped Like Cats and Dogs.

Pancake Day can be a fantastic excuse to indulge in a tasty treat, but if your dog or cat is greedily eyeing up your neatly arranged stack of pancakes, and giving you ‘the eyes’, it can sometimes be hard to deny them just a little taste. In a recent survey, 68%* of dog owners say […]

Tags: pet


CHRISTMAS DOS AND DON’TS FOR PETS – WHY IT’S NOT ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO GIVE A DOG A BONE

Posted on March 4, 2026 at 4:59 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Puppy Wearing Christmas Hat

With Christmas just around the corner, our thoughts turn to parties, presents, decorations and the one true meaning of Christmas – the food! There’s something very special about all sitting down together on Christmas Day to eat with the whole family, and this includes our four-legged friends. With 68% of UK pet owners buying Christmas […]

Tags: cat, christmas, dog, pet, pet health


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN – WHY DO DOGS AND CATS (AND HORSES!) GET ZOOMIES?

Posted on February 25, 2026 at 2:18 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Zoomies Beagle Dog Fun Garden Outdoors Run

Most pet owners will have, at some point, experienced zoomies. We’ve all been there; settling down for a nice cup of tea, watching TV, maybe reading, you’ve got your feet up, your beloved pet calmly by your side – all is right with the world, and you are at peace. Until suddenly all hell breaks […]

Tags: cat, dog, horse


FURR-EVER FRIENDS – OUR GUIDE TO DOG LIFESPANS

Posted on February 18, 2026 at 1:34 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Elderly Labrador Retriever Lying Serenely.

Anyone who owns a dog knows what a joy they are; they’re great companions, entertaining and they get us out of the house and improve our mental health. They’re like an additional family member, just one who chews slippers and can sniff out a stray sausage from the other side of the house! But the […]

Tags: dog, senior dog


THE FEEFO PLATINUM TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2026

Posted on February 11, 2026 at 1:27 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026

We’re delighted to share with you the fantastic news that we’ve successfully maintained our Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for another year. Feefo is considered to be one of the most trusted suppliers of independent customer reviews because only customers with proven transactions can leave reviews. All our feedback is from reviews and ratings from […]

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CAT AND DOG THEFT – WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT

Posted on February 4, 2026 at 1:42 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Cute Little Cat Dog Bed Home.

Cat and dog theft is a pet owner’s worst nightmare; our pets are precious, they’re part of the family and we’ll do anything to keep them happy, safe and healthy. In 2023, 2,290 cases of dog theft were recorded, with only 16% of these pets recovered and returned to their owners, and between 2015 and […]


CELEBRATING NINE 5-STAR DEFAQTO RATINGS AS WE HEAD INTO 2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 at 9:26 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cat 5-star Defaqto rating 2019 - 2025

2025 was an outstanding year for The Insurance Emporium, and it looks like 2026 is going to be just as good as we’ve been awarded no less than nine 5-star Defaqto ratings across our Pet, Equine, Caravan, and Cycle Insurance products. This is a fantastic achievement, especially as we have held many of these awards […]

Tags: Awards, Defaqto


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