Insurance News - March 2008

26-03-2008  Pets 'treated as kids' - pet health insurance

Pet health insurance is becoming increasingly popular as people realise the financial implications of getting the best medical treatment for their animals, it has been suggested.Brian Iannessa of ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Mobility key for dog owners - pet insurance for dogs

Pet insurance for dogs may be needed to cover the kind of expenses some pet owners are willing to take on to ensure their furry friends remain mobile ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  It's a dog's life - pet insurance for dogs

One in ten dog owners never take their canine out for a walk, a new study has suggested.A survey conducted by rehabilitation and exercise treadmill firm Fit Fur Life indicates ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Owners 'put pets at risk' - pet health insurance

Many pet owners place their animals at risk by not keeping their dog or cat's vaccinations up to date, according to Direct Line Pet Insurance.The provider notes that ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Smoke-smelling Siamese aids escape - pet health insurance

A domestic cat became a hero when it alerted its sleeping owners to the fact their house was on fire.Roy and Joan Makin's cellar at their home in Great Lever ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Socks get catnapped by feline thief - pet health insurance

It is a long-accepted truth that some things in life are bound to go missing - and many people know the frustration of the two-socks-in, one-sock-back-out scenario when using a ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Cats 'can reduce stroke risk' - pet health insurance

Owners of cats could be reassured by recent research indicating that the creatures can help in lessening the risk of heart attack and stroke, even for those in high-risk groups. ...View Full Details

25-03-2008  Gloucester police train new canine constables - Pet insurance for dogs

Police in Gloucestershire have called in the reinforcements to tackle crime in the county - and the new recruits are eager to start sniffing out trouble. German Shepherd dogs Ottau, ...View Full Details

20-03-2008  Dog health DVD released - pet insurance for dogs

A free DVD alerting pet owners to symptoms of their dog being overweight is being released by the first weight-loss dog food brand, Formula K.Vet Sarah Hill appears in the ...View Full Details

20-03-2008  No chocolate for dogs this Easter, RSPCA urges - pet insurance for dogs

The RSPCA has warned dog owners to pay heed to the dangers that feeding chocolates to dogs can have.Chocolate can be toxic to the pets and dogs are the most ...View Full Details