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Beat the Winter Blues: A Warm-and-Fuzzy Winter Guide for You and Your Pet Winter’s here — it’s cold outside, the heater’s on and your pet’s curled up in their favourite spot as if they’ve just run a marathon. We get it. When the weather turns chilly, pets (and people) tend to slow down. But while…
The pet health report card is in: here’s what Australia’s pets are telling us Pets are a part of the family, good times and bad. They sit on our lounges, use up our toilet paper and, every now and then, they need to visit a doctor. And just like us, those health check-ups can become…
What Australia’s pets are telling us: inside the 2024 Pet Health Monitor At Petinsurance.com.au, we understand that pet health matters. It’s not just about our furry companions; it’s about the quality of life they experience and the joy they bring to ours. That’s why we’re excited let you know that PetSure has just launched the…
Pet insurance can help cover a portion of eligible pet healthcare costs if your fur baby gets sick or injured unexpectedly. From your pet’s breed to different policy types to key product features, there’s lots to consider before taking out a policy. When reviewing pet insurance, remember pet insurance generally covers larger, unexpected pet healthcare…
With summer being peak pet adoption season, you may be thinking of introducing a new four-legged family member to your family. From breed-specific health conditions to grooming and exercise needs, adopting a new pooch is a long-term commitment so it’s important to do your homework. In this guide, we review some of the factors pet…
With the Australian bushfire season taking its toll already, PetSure is extending cover to help existing petinsurance.com.au policyholders impacted by adverse weather events including bushfires or flooding. Recently the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) declared the El Niño weather pattern, reported that the upcoming months will be really hot and dry with an increased risk of…
A trip to the vet can be emotional for both you and your fur baby, but have you considered the financial impact of a vet visit and how you’d pay for a large and unexpected vet bill? In this article, we review two examples of average treatment costs for common pet health mishaps and some…
Just like humans, pets experience cancer and the sad reality is it’s more common than you’d think. Research from the American Veterinary Medical Association shows one in four dogs will experience cancer during their life. To help you take care of your fur baby, in this article we review the breeds that claim more frequently…
As a proud dog parent, you’ve probably come across plenty of information about dogs whether that’s through online forums, chats at the dog park or through your own personal network. With oodles of information, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, so in this article we’ll decode some common myths. Myth 1: Dogs…
As a doting cat parent, you’re probably familiar with some common cat myths. As a vet and a cat mum myself with a keen interest in cat health and behaviour, I’ll unpack some of the misconceptions about our feline fur babies. Myth 1: Cats despise the water While it’s true that many cats don’t love…