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“There’s a great peace of mind that comes from knowing you did everything you could.” Katherine and her husband had only just moved to Sydney when they adopted Mog. The kitten had been living on the streets as part of a stray litter until the local vet intervened and adopted them out. Except one. “Mog…
We all love the toothy smiles of our pets, so it’s strange that we’re not always prepared to invest in them. Dental care is one of the most overlooked areas of pet health cover. Typically, insurers tend not to include dental in their policies because it’s seen as a preventable issue. Pet carers in the…
Once a relatively uncommon issue, feline obesity now affects a significant percentage of domestic cats. According to PetSure claims data (Jan 2020 to Dec 2024), the percentage of cats classified as overweight or obese ranges from 17% to 53% depending on age. The lowest percentage occurs in the first year of life at 17%, but…
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…
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…
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…