Pet Insurance

Half of owners describe their pets as ‘Best Friends’

Just over half of dog and cat owners describe their pets as their ‘best friend’ according to new research from Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance. The corresponding figure for dog owners is 59 percent and for those who own cats it’s 41 percent. Overall, 49 percent of dog and cat owners…

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Equimedia acquires US–based Pet Insurance Review

Independent UK digital media agency, equimedia, has announced its entry into the lead generation space with its acquisition of the US–based Pet Insurance Review, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of Pet Insurance Review is equimedia’s first step in developing a risk-free lead generation platform for clients to sit alongside…

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UK spends over £11bn on pets, claims Asda

UK dog and cat owners are spending approximately £11.6 billion annually on gifts, special diets and activities for their pets, found  Asda Pet Insurance. Asda revealed that British dog and cat owners spend an average of £495 a year on activities and gifts for their pets. Over the past 12…

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Winners of Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 have been announced in a ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. The awards recognise the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around…

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Winners of Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 announced

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 have been announced in a ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. The awards recognise the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around…

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National Pet Month is in full swing

Pet and veterinary professionals have been urged to get involved in this year’s National Pet Month April 1 – May 1 and help raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. The charity, now in its 28th year, would like the profession to come together and use the month-long campaign to talk about good pet care with clients…

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Half of UK dog and cat owners don’t have pet insurance

Over ninety percent of UK pet owners describe their pets as a member of the family. Yet, more than half don’t have pet insurance for their four-legged friends, found M&S Bank. Despite seeing their pet as part of the family, new research for M&S Bank discovered that over a third of…

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Cat diabetes more than doubled in the last year

Feline diabetes cases have increased by over 130 percent in the space of just one year, according to data from Argos Pet Insurance. Overweight felines are at higher risk from developing the form of the disease that is most commonly caused by obesity and advancing age. 78 percent of UK vets…

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Most expensive breed revealed

The most expensive dog breed to maintain has been revealed as the Dachshund, new data reveals Looking after a dog will set an owner back an average of £9,763 over its lifetime. The dachshund came out as the most expensive racking up costs of almost £12,000. Despite being small, sausage dogs…

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Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist

Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…

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