Many homeless people or those at risk of homelessness are struggling this winter as temperatures drop below zero in parts of Sydney. For those with pets, it’s even harder as they want to keep their companion animal safe and warm, too. On any given night in Australia, 1 in 200 people are homeless¹. Wanting to…
So you’ve decided to get a cat! Whether young or old, integrating into a new environment can be a stressful experience for your feline friend. We spoke to new kitten owner Dianne, who reveals her key pointers to make the move as pawsitive as possible for all involved. Consider the environment Take note of where your cat came…
Many workplaces that encourage a pet-friendly environment see massive benefits. At Petinsurance.com.au we can certainly vouch for this. While we understand that there are a number of factors to consider such as your organisations particular circumstances, hazards or any allergies and dislikes of animals in general, we’re convinced the following pros list outweighs the cons.…
We know you love including your furry friends on your Christmas gift list so if you’re looking for inspiration this year, look no further! Here’s a dog who was given the best present she could hope for: a life-sized version of her favourite toy. Click here to watch a video of her reaction!
Don’t fear the fireworks If you know fireworks are scheduled, plan ahead. Keep your dog indoors and put him in a room with a television or radio turned up. If possible have a family member stay with him during the fireworks. Make sure all windows are closed and all exits secure. If you’re worried about…
Christmas table no-no’s Chocolate, grapes, raisins and sultanas are poisonous to dogs, so keep your pets away from the Christmas table…especially the Christmas ham…and secure your rubbish bin lids. Christmas cake is definitely off limits, and if you want to make sure Aunt Sally gets her box of Roses, don’t leave them, or any other…
Can you put a price on love? Apparently, you can. According to the Animal Health Alliance, Australians spend a whopping $8 billion dollars annually on their precious pooch or fluffy feline friends. In 2015, The Sydney Morning Herald averaged the cost of a standard veterinary visit for the household cat or dog at $270. Even…
The online era has forged a lot of eccentric trends, but Cat Yoga is one that actually makes sense. The Sensei’s of Stretch, cats know what they’re doing when it comes to limbering up and winding down. Keep your body moving and keep in shape during the cold season with the purr-fect yoga class! If…
Winter is well and truly upon us and here at Pet Insurance, we are pulling out our big coats, boots and scarves to keep ourselves as warm as we can. But as we bundle up, what we usually forget is to make seasonal changes for our furry friends. To help you figure out what changes…
Do you find yourself filling your personal social media accounts with pictures of your seriously cute pet? Have you ever thought about starting them their own account? It may sound a little left of centre but lots of people do it and it can prove to be quite fun (for both you and your fluffy friend!) We…