Pet Insurance

22% of pet owners regret choosing their pets breeds, study finds

More than a fifth (22%) of pet owners have regretted choosing their pet breeds, according to research by Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance. The study found that 31% of pet owners regretted getting a pet because they didn’t have enough time to look after the animal, 18% turned out to be allergic…

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89% of pet owners think their pets are ‘jealous’ of their phones

Some of 89% of pet owners say that their pets have tried to get their attention whilst they were using an electrical device because “they felt left out.” According to a study by pet insurance company, Bought By Manny, 48% of pet owners said their pets make noises when they…

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Most common pet insurance claims are a result of obesity, studies claim

RSA insurance group, More Than, has revealed that of the 12 most common pet insurance claims reported to it in 2018, half were affected by obesity. The study issued by More Than showed that pets being overweight or not having enough exercise could contribute to the development of, complexity of,…

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Third of pet owners lie about taking time off to nurse sick pets

Over a third (37%) of pet owners admitted that they have lied to their boss about taking time off work to nurse a poorly pet, research from Admiral Pet insurance has revealed.  20% of people surveyed used gave the excuse that they were looking after a sick family member, whilst…

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M&A trends in pet care

Petcare is one of the fastest growing areas of the consumer sector. Globally it’s a £100bn market, with the UK petcare sector now valued at close to £6bn. Market growth is driven by sector-specific factors as well as reflecting broader consumer trends. The growing fashion to treat pets as family…

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Bought By Many partners with FirstVet

Pet insurance company Bought by Many has partnered with mobile pet service FirstVet, to will allow customers to check pet symptoms and get advice on treatment, without the need to go to the vets. To access the service, Bought By Many customers can download the free FirstVet app and select…

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Petplan teams up with TiksPac to fight dog fouling

Petplan, the pet insurance company, has partnered with TiksPac to help local communities reduce dog fouling. The deal with the international waste specialists and several local authorities, will lead to the installation of 100 dog waste bag dispenser stations across the south east of England. The stations, which feature Petplan…

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Tips on starting a high standard pet care business

Around 40% of households in the UK own a pet and the average Brit spends almost £100 a month on their animal friends. With such a huge market, it’s no surprise that the pet industry has boomed in recent years, creating great opportunities for those who want to pursue a…

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‘Hero dogs’ raise money for those without homes

Thousands of dogs across six countries will be setting off on the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in rescue homes. On Saturday 25 May 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs coming together to raise money for the rescue that’s local…

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PitPat launches monthly membership to reward healthy dogs

Activity monitor for dogs, PitPat, is launching PitPat Life, a monthly membership plan which rewards healthy, happy dogs and their owners through perks, points and prizes, during London Dog Week (24 – 31 March). It is the first pet membership scheme of its kind and has headline support from pet…

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