- Mobile vet service for pet insurance holders
- June 1, 2011
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The Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital (PBVH) in Leadgate, Consett, has launched a new mobile treatment centre for pet insurance holders. According to the hospital, the new mobile practice will benefit those in the more rural parts of the north-east of England. Principal vet Jacqui Molyneux noted that the ‘petmobile’ has similar facilities to a standard veterinary surgery and can be used … More
- Scientists find out why pet cat insurance is vital
- June 1, 2011
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When the cat’s away the mice will play – or so goes the famous saying. But when the cat really is away, what on Earth is it getting up to. This was the question puzzling researchers at the University of Illinois – who wanted to find out how much use the city’s itchy-footed cats were getting out of their pet insurance … More
- Fancy pigeons found in Edinburgh
- May 25, 2011
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The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has taken in eight fancy pigeons after being alerted to their presence in Holyrood Park. Those with bird insurance may have a similar creature bred to emphasise certain characteristics – such as a large tail or frilled chest – but which sometimes has difficulty flying as a result. According to … More
- Hero dog awards nominees announced
- May 23, 2011
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Among the brave pooches nominated for the Sun’s hero dog award are a sniffer dog, search and rescue animal and a border collie that saved the life of a toddler. Pet insurance customers may already have heard the story of Theo the Springer Spaniel that died of a heart attack soon after his handler was shot in Afghanistan. The pair … More
- Pet pooch to accompany Man City star during parade
- May 23, 2011
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One celebrity who may have Labrador insurance is canine lover Mario Balotelli, star striker for Manchester City, who will be taking his canine with him on the team’s FA Cup victory parade. The footballer put in the request with bosses at the club, who granted him permission to bring Lucky along for the ride, reports the Daily Mirror. Balotelli considered acquiring … More
- Author protects pooch with water pistol
- May 20, 2011
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An author has revealed that she has taken to guarding her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel George with a water pistol, dog insurance customers may be intrigued to learn. The poor pooch, who stars in her novel My Life with George: Surviving Life With the King of the Canines, has been attacked by foxes three times while in his owner’s garden, Judith … More
- Prospective dog insurance customers urged to plan ahead
- May 20, 2011
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Britons considering adopting a canine and taking out a dog insurance policy have been urged to plan many years in advance. Alison Creaton, assistant manager at Bridgend Dogs’ Rehoming Centre, told the Glamorgan Gazette that there are a variety of reasons why people give up their pooches. “People need to plan 16 or 17 years ahead if they decide to get … More
- Theft of pooch leaves owners devastated
- May 20, 2011
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A Widnes couple who may have to claim on puppy insurance because their pooch was stolen have described losing their beloved animal as “a nightmare”. Ray and Pat Baxter were still reeling from the loss of two dogs that died within months of each other, reports the Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News. However, they replaced their much loved English Bull Terriers … More
- Rabbit Awareness Week kicks off on May 23rd
- May 20, 2011
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Britons considering taking out pet insurance and adopting a bunny in the near future may benefit from paying attention from May 23rd to 29th, which is Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW). Among the issues being highlighted by the event are the five basic requirements that owners have to address: environment, behaviour, diet, company and health. According to the tips released as part … More
- Pink kitten rescued from cement factory
- May 18, 2011
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Local Cats Protection in Cornwall has an unusual addition to its numbers in the form of a kitten whose coat was dyed pink. Cat insurance customers may be intrigued to learn that the feline was discovered along with her brothers at a cement factory, reports the Sun. Claire Rowe, manager of the charity, described the young animals as “adorable”, adding … More