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    Compulsory dog insurance 'is flawed'

    The government's proposals to introduce compulsory insurance for dogs are flawed, according to an expert. More »

    Pet Insurance - Thu 11 Mar 2010

    Vet bills 'growing faster than inflation'

    Vet's fees have doubled over the last three years, new figures from Saga Pet Insurance have shown. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 10 Mar 2010

    Healthy diet and regular exercise can avoid pet insurance claims

    Animal owners should make sure they feed their feline friend or canine companion a healthy diet and give them regular exercise to avoid claims on pet insurance, an expert has commented. More »

    Pet Insurance - Fri 26 Feb 2010

    Animal owners urged to get pet insurance

    More than half of vets have had to put down pets in the past five years because their owners could not pay for treatments and they did not have pet insurance to cover the care, new research has shown. More »

    Pet Insurance - Thu 25 Feb 2010

    Pet owners 'shouldn't overfeed animals'

    Pet insurance customers should ensure they are feeding their furry friends a sensible diet, an expert has suggested. More »

    Pet Insurance - Fri 19 Feb 2010

    Pets 'need extra attention in cold weather'

    People should ensure that their canine companies, feline friends and other animal associates are protected from the cold weather to avoid preventable pet insurance claims. More »

    Pet Insurance - Thu 18 Feb 2010

    Employees 'missing work for sick pets'

    New research has claimed that UK businesses are losing £18 million each year due to staff taking time off to look after sick or dying pets. More »

    Pet Insurance - Mon 15 Feb 2010

    Pets 'receive £157m of Christmas gifts'

    Brits will spend an estimated £157 million on their cats and dogs this Christmas, it has been claimed, which may interest pet insurance customers. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 16 Dec 2009

    Pet owners 'plan festive treats for animals'

    More than half of older pet owners intend to give Christmas presents to their furry friends, a new poll has claimed. More »

    Pet Insurance - Tue 15 Dec 2009

    Pet insurance 'even more important when dogs are from pedigree breeds'

    One in two members of the top ten most popular pedigree dog breeds covered by a major provider has been the subject of a claim, research suggests. More »

    Pet Insurance - Mon 14 Dec 2009

    Pet insurance 'vital for pedigree dogs'

    People who have small pedigree dogs should ensure that their canine companions are covered by pet insurance, it has been suggested. More »

    Pet Insurance - Fri 20 Nov 2009

    Dogs' play 'needs to be safe'

    Dog owners should avoid a claim on pet insurance by ensuring their canine companions play safely, it has been suggested. More »

    Pet Insurance - Fri 25 Sep 2009

    Canine calamities 'happen in summer'

    The summer months can be a dangerous time for dogs, pet insurance holders have been warned. More »

    Pet Insurance - Mon 24 Aug 2009

    Pet insurance: Animal rich-list announced

    An Alsatian named Gunther IV has been named top-dog in pet insurance provider Petplan's 2009 Pet Rich List, having a staggering £224.6 million to his name. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 12 Aug 2009

    One-quarter 'take dogs on holiday'

    One-quarter of dog owners plan their holidays around the needs of their canine companion, it has been claimed. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 22 Jul 2009

    Pet problems revealed

    Behavioural problems with cats and dogs are a major issue for pet owners, according to new research. More »

    Pet Insurance - Tue 7 Jul 2009

    Pet spending 'not hit by recession'

    Spending on pet health products and pet insurance has not been adversely affected by the economic downturn, new research has suggested. More »

    Pet Insurance - Thu 18 Jun 2009

    Brits leave pets home alone

    Some 2.4 million people leave their dogs alone for over five hours every day, it has been revealed. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 3 Jun 2009

    Millions 'believe pets were stolen'

    Almost four million pet cats and dogs have gone missing in the last five years, it has been revealed. More »

    Pet Insurance - Wed 13 May 2009

    Insurance 'vital for young pets'

    Pet owners should insure their animals as soon as they buy them, it has been claimed. More »

    Pet Insurance - Thu 30 Apr 2009