Pet Insurance

A quarter of dog owners ‘not prepared for costs’

Some 24% of dog owners have admitted they were not prepared for the cost of owning a dog, research from Admiral Pet Insurance has revealed. Respondents of the survey also said dog ownership was more expensive than they expected and 43% of dog owners admitted to doing no research on…

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Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels

Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…

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Did you do any research before adopting your dog?

We all know how tough it can be to say no when you meet the perfect dog for you. You may have even found yourself taking your new dog home without time to do any research first. If this sounds anything like you, then you’re certainly not alone, as results…

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RSA launches online pet insurance claims service

RSA Insurance group has introduced a new online system for pet owners to submit ongoing medication claims, aiming to make paying for claims easier, quicker and more efficient for both vets and pet owners. The new system, being introduced to MORE TH>N, John Lewis, Tesco and Argos pet insurance customers,…

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Over half of UK pet owners do not have insurance

New research has found that over half of UK’s pet owners have not taken out an insurance policy for their animal. Despite the high levels of underinsurance, research from comparethemarket.com reveals that 44% of owners would struggle to afford vet bills out of their own savings. The number is even…

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Over half of UK owners care more about dog than themselves

Some 67 percent of dog owners named their pooch as their best friend according to new research by Asda Money and UK pet owners have admitted to putting their dog’s dietary needs before their own when it comes to mealtimes. Further research revealed that when choosing what type of pet…

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Petplan voted ‘best pet insurance company’ by vets

UK-based pet insurance provider, Petplan, has won the award for the best ‘Pet Insurance Company’ at this year’s Veterinary Trust Awards. The awards hosted by The Webinar Vet and in collaboration with Vet Dynamics, calls upon members of the veterinary profession to decide which companies and charities provide a service…

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PIF crowns its 2018 award winners

The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…

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Nearly half of UK dog owners feed their pooches harmful human foods

Nearly half of UK dog owners said they fed their pooch human food twice a week, with over a quarter letting them indulge in cheese, dairy and salty foods, a new study by Everypaw has revealed. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by pet healthcare company examined the…

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Private equity and debt capital markets underpinning a sellers’ market in the pet industry

New research has found that private equity and debt capital markets are underpinning a sellers’ market in the pet industry. The global pet industry has seen 154 deals in the last 12 months split between sales to trade buyers (89%) and private equity buyers (11%), according to data from global…

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