Insurance News - March 2008

06-03-2008  Dogs 'should not be stereotyped on their breed'

Pet insurance providers and owners should judge dogs on an individual basis, rather than their genetics, according to animal charity the Blue Cross.Laura Dobson, a spokesperson ...View Full Details

05-03-2008  Vets warn of unprotected pets

Vets have voiced concern that diseases which are potentially life-threatening to pets could be on the rise.Calls to ensure that pets are protected have been made ...View Full Details

05-03-2008  Dog tired

Dogs taking part in this years' Crufts show will be able to relax in miniature beds from hotelier Travelodge.And owners, who may be busy dealing with competition documentation ...View Full Details

05-03-2008  Pet blood bank celebrates birthday

The Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) is celebrating its first anniversary this month, according to reports.Some 600 units of blood have been collected in the first year, with ...View Full Details

04-03-2008  Careless creatures 'cause chaos'

Clumsy cats and dogs are the source of 14 per cent of claims received by Saga, the financial services provider states.Research by the company indicates that cats in ...View Full Details

04-03-2008  Motoring precautions 'are pet perils'

Drivers who take precautions to make sure that they are able to use their cars normally in the winter months could pose real problems for pets, according to ...View Full Details

04-03-2008  Hop-along hen combats cancer

An unlikely pet is being treated for cancer at one of the top animal oncology units in Europe, according to reports.Eve, a one-legged hen, is not the usual ...View Full Details

03-03-2008  Price paid for uninsured dog

It makes financial sense to take out pet insurance as ensuring a good quality of life for a dog or any other animal could mean mounting ...View Full Details

03-03-2008  Online pet-finding service launched

A pair of online web resources has been launched to aid pet owners who lose their animals.FidoFinder.com and TabbyTracker.com have helped more than 400 lost dogs ...View Full Details

03-03-2008  Dogs wanted for therapy

An increasing number of pets are wanted by the Isle of Man's only Manx-registered charity to provide animal-assisted therapy.Online resource Isle of Man Today reports that Paws For ...View Full Details