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Winners announced for the 2011 Vet of the Year Awards

Winners announced for the 2011 Vet of the Year Awards

Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2011, Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, has announced the winners of the prestigious Veterinary Awards.

Looking after your pet - what cover will you need for vets’ fees?

According to Defaqto, pet insurance policies vary widely in how they cover vets' fees so it is important for owners to understand what their policy, or potential policy, would provide if their pet needs treatment.

Petplan launches the UK’s biggest ever pet census

Petplan launches the UK’s biggest ever pet census

The 2011 National Census should be officially completed this Sunday - 27th March, but Petplan have been asking the nation its own set of questions. From today, they are revealing the UK’s largest ever pet census – the Petplan Pet Census 2011.

Finalists announced for 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Finalists announced for 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer, is pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2011 Petplan Veterinary Awards, also known as the ‘Vet Oscars’. Now in its 12th year, the Petplan Veterinary Awards received its biggest response yet with over 2,800 nominations submitted for exceptional veterinary staff all over the UK.

Canine rescue centre wins Petplan charity prize draw

Canine rescue centre wins Petplan charity prize draw

The Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan, for the second time after being the first ever charity to win this donation six years ago.

British pet owners paying the price for ‘pet-ty crime'

Britons are internationally renowned animal lovers, however, mixing a four-legged friend with the family sofa can be a costly recipe for disaster.

AA Pet Insurance considers risks to Larry, the No. 10 cat

Larry, the Prime Minister's new tabby cat, has a vital political brief: to cull the rodent opposition.

Pet loving nation - 42% would choose dog or cat over partner

The extent of the nation's love for our furry friends is undoubted. A survey by M&S Pet Insurance has found that if it came down to "it's me or the pet", 42% of people would always choose their cat or dog over their partner.

Allianz corporate partner lands Co-operative Insurance pet deal

Allianz Retail has secured a multi-year deal to provide affordable pet insurance to The Co-operative Insurance.

Local woman wins weekend spa break

Jayne Burgess, of Brierley Hill in West Midlands, has won a spa break to Champneys, for four people, thanks to Petplan, the UK's favourite pet insurer.

Pet and home owners enjoy M&S insurance savings

New customers can enjoy a 28% discount on M&S Home Insurance and a 23.5% discount on M&S Pet insurance when purchased online before 28 February.

Pet owner wins £1,000 spa break thanks to Petplan

Pet owner wins £1,000 spa break thanks to Petplan

Jayne Burgess, of Brierley Hill in West Midlands, has won a spa break to Champneys, for four people, thanks to Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurer.

Cat owners caught napping when it comes to cover

Cat owners are relying on their pets' "nine lives", rather than taking out insurance for them, recent research shows. Saga Pet Insurance asked owners of both cats and dogs about their pet's policies and revealed that dogs are twice as likely to be insured as cats; 52 per cent and 26 per cent respectively.

Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance offers one third off new policies

New Sainsbury's Pet Insurance customers can take advantage of a new customer offer; one third off the cost of their policy. The policy, which provides cover for up to £7,500 per condition for veterinary treatments, is only available to new customers and must be bought online before 28th March 2011.

M&S offers tips if buying a cat or dog this Christmas

As many parents consider buying a cat or dog for their child this Christmas, M&S Pet Insurance is offering tips to potential pet owners.