Pet Insurance
Don't forget your dog when getting fit this year
Over Christmas, a third (33 per cent) of dog owners admitted their canine friend was treated to a dessert of chocolate, biscuits or other sweet snacks, reveals research commissioned by Direct Line.
M&S Money offers savings on insurance when buying online
M&S Money has launched limited offers on home and pet insurance for new customers who buy a policy online or over the phone until 29 February 2012.
The Co-operative Pet Insurance offers first two months free
With many families feeling the pinch post-Christmas, The Co-operative Pet Insurance has announced that for a limited time all new pet insurance customers will benefit from an immediate payment holiday with the first two months of cover free.
Vets report surge in number of pets being given human medication
Sixty five per cent of vet surgeries have seen an increase in the number of distressed pets requiring treatment after having been given over the counter and prescription medications designed for humans, according to research from Sainsbury's Pet Insurance.
One in five pet owners who have lost their dogs and cats suspect theft
According to new research from Sainsbury's Pet Insurance, some 19% of people who have had a pet cat or dog go missing during the past five years suspect their animal was stolen.
Tesco Pet Insurance increases cover limits
After listening to its pet-loving customers up and down the country, Tesco Pet Insurance has increased the vet fee limits on its Standard and Extra policies.
Bonfire Night gives pet owners ‘paws' for thought
Over half (52%) of household pets will struggle to cope with this week's upcoming Bonfire Night celebrations, according to research from The Co-operative Pet Insurance.
Petplan issues tips to help your pet stay safe this Bonfire Night
As Guy Fawkes Night approaches, pet owners are being warned to take extra care of their pets.
Lifetime cost of owning a pet cat or dog can reach £17,000
The average lifetime cost of owning a dog today stands at around £16,900, while the corresponding figure for a cat is around £17,200, according to research from Sainsbury's Pet Insurance.
Get snappy with Petplan Equine’s Photo Comp at Blenheim
To celebrate Petplan Equine’s sponsorship of the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in Oxfordshire, the UK’s number one pet and equine insurance provider is giving spectators the chance to win a Panasonic Lumix FS35 Digital Camera, worth over £150!
Petplan supports ‘Don’t Cook Your Dog’ campaign
With the weather for the rest of September predicted to be warm and sunny, an ‘Indian Summer’ may be on its way and Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is helping to raise awareness and proud to be supporting the campaign to help save lives during the warm weather.
Petplan insurance sees rise in ‘plastic surgery’ for pets
If you think that cosmetic surgery is reserved for the likes of Katie Price and Donatella Versace, then think again because now it seems that even our pets are getting in on the act.
Some pet insurance policies will not cover taking a cat or dog abroad
Analysis by Defaqto has found that although 75% of cat and dog insurance policies cover pets for overseas travel as standard, 24% provide no cover at all for this.
Birmingham Animal Sanctuary wins £500 from Petplan
Wythall Animal Sanctuary in Kings Norton, Birmingham, has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan.
Social ‘Petworking’ - are you barking?!
Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, has revealed that over half of UK pet owners* are sharing photos of their pets online and, what’s more, one in ten of all UK pets have their own Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube page with many becoming more popular than their human counterparts.