Pet Protect Blog

With September already upon us and daylight hours becoming shorter, many dog owners will be walking their dogs when it’s darker. We’ve created a few useful tips and included some items that are worth buying to help keep both you and your dog as safe as possible when out walking. Keep your dog visible Help […]

As a nation of pet lovers, we love to treat our cats and dogs and enjoy giving them tasty titbits almost as much as they love to eat them! Just like us humans, our pets will gain weight if you feed them too many treats and may need to lose weight. So how can we […]

How does pet insurance work? There’s no NHS for pets. We understand your pets are part of the family and you want to make sure they are safe and well. That’s why pet insurance can help to provide you as a pet owner with peace of mind knowing that if your pet becomes ill or […]

Could your cat or dog be a lifesaver? Just as people do, our furry little friends can donate blood as well. Dogs and cats are capable of being blood donors to other dogs and cats in need and, it is usually a simple process provided that the donor meets all the requirements. There are many […]

Who doesn’t love getting a bouquet of flowers or bulbs? Cats and Lilies It is important to ensure they are pet-friendly and do not contain lilies if you have a cat in the house. All parts of the lily are potentially toxic, including the water they are in and the pollen that can easily fall […]

Buying a pet during lockdown became the new normal and thousands of people went ahead and purchased a dog or cat for companionship during times of social distancing and staying at home. People were able to live their lifelong dream of owning a pet as they had more time and working from home allowed them […]

Just like us humans, in the hot weather our pets can get feel the heat and get too hot. For us we can find ways to help ourselves cool down but for pets it’s harder for them and can be dangerous or even fatal to their health. We’ve created some useful hints and tips to […]

With the warmer weather here to stay for the next few months, it is important to keep your dog cool and safe during the summer. To help you as pet parents we have created some useful tips below. Never leave your dog or cat in a hot car. The temperature inside a car can increase […]

Your pets are part of the family and you treat them like your own children, so we understand how difficult it is when you lose a pet. As with any bereavement it can be devastating and an huge loss. Your pet may have been a close companion, a friend or a dog that you go […]

We were pleased to announce our partnership with PitPat back in March, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor. And now we are exclusive partners, working with the PitPat team to help keep dogs healthy and happy all across the UK. What does this mean I hear you say? We are the only insurance provider to […]