Insurance News - February 2008

26-02-2008  Community Animal Action Week begins

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) launched its third annual Community Animal Action Week yesterday.The aim of the week is to raise awareness of common ...View Full Details

26-02-2008  Crufts launches

Thousands of dogs will be hoping for two things as Crufts was launched today - to win best in class and to be named best in show.Recognised by ...View Full Details

25-02-2008  Presidential pet possibilities

There has been much discussion of the hotly contested leadership race in the run-up to the US presidential elections, but people may be slightly less aware of the animal candidates ...View Full Details

25-02-2008  Owners opt for Prozac for depressed pets

Some British pet owners are looking to alleviate their animal's depression with prescription medication such as Prozac, it has been reported.Those concerned with the mental health of their ...View Full Details

25-02-2008  Tips for pet insurance

Pet insurance can be an effective protective measure against "nightmare scenarios" where animals are injured and owners cannot afford the bills to return them to health, it has ...View Full Details

22-02-2008  Podgy dogs hit the treadmills

Greedy dogs with big appetites are being put on diets as part of a programme to help people's pets slim down.Doncaster-based vet Gillian Bellwood is offering ...View Full Details

22-02-2008  Pet toys tested for lead

Concerns over the safety of children's toys have received much publicity in recent months, but now experts are calling for greater regulations concerning the import of pet toys. ...View Full Details

22-02-2008  Pet Idol competition voting nears end

Residents in Wales still have time to vote for their favourite pet in the annual Pet Idol 2008 competition, hosted by the South Wales Echo.There have ...View Full Details

21-02-2008  Sitting pretty polly

A pet parrot is about to have its quality of life improved after having a prosthetic leg fitted, according to the Manchester Evening News.The publication explains that George, ...View Full Details

21-02-2008  Pet owners given care advice

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month and holistic pet care expert Dr Shawn Messonnier has given people who have furry friends some advice on how to keep animals ...View Full Details