Insurance News - April 2008

30-04-2008  Guide dog school opens - Pet health insurance

A new school which aims to deliver "world-class" training to guide dogs has opened in Scotland.The training centre at Forfar was opened by HRH Princess Alexandra and will teach the ...View Full Details

30-04-2008  Family pet helped autistic boy - Online pet insurance quote

A dog that helped a severely-disabled boy has been praised by his mother in a new book.Nuala Gardner, from Gourock near Glasgow, told the Sun newspaper that her son Dale, ...View Full Details

30-04-2008  Pet insurance important for old age - Pet insurance quote

The cost of owning a cat and dog has been revealed in new research and suggests that owners should purchase pet health insurance.A study by Sainsbury's shows that ...View Full Details

29-04-2008  'Dog MySpace' unveiled - Cheap pet insurance

A new social networking site that lets dogs on the internet has been launched, it has emerged.Club Dog, based at the www.dogchannel.com, allows owners to build a profile around their ...View Full Details

29-04-2008  Hounds serve in Helmand - Pet insurance for dogs

Army dogs in Afghanistan are helping to save the lives of UK soldiers serving in the country, it has been reported.Between 20 and 25 sniffer and protection dogs, mostly German ...View Full Details

29-04-2008  Growing up with dogs 'could reduce chance of hay fever' - Pet health insurance

Having a dog around children in their early years can reduce the risk of them being sensitive to allergens, research has suggested.According to a six-year study, children who grow up ...View Full Details

28-04-2008  RSPCA rescues 150,000 animals

The RSPCA has revealed that it rescued nearly 150,000 exotic, wild, farm and domestic animals during 2007. According to figures released by the charity, there has been a 23 per ...View Full Details

28-04-2008  Dog lovers flock to park in Bolton

A Hearing Dogs Fun Show has attracted dog lovers to Moses Gate County Park in Bolton. The event was organised by the Bolton and District branch of the Hearing Dogs ...View Full Details

25-04-2008  Caring dog lovers urged to foster

Caring individuals who love dogs are being urged to help out some of the older animals currently under the care of the Cheshire Dog Home, it has emerged. View Full Details

25-04-2008  New jewellery line launched for pets

A new line of jewellery specially designed for pets has been made available in the UK, it has been revealed. Pet insurance is one of the most important ...View Full Details