Dog blog

Our dogs explore things with their mouths, especially as pups and the curious nature of our cats can lead to our pets being poisoned. Here are the signs of a poisoned pet, and what actions you need to take if your cat or dog is ill.

When you welcome a new pup into your home, dog socialisation is one of the most important things to remember. Here are a timeline and checklist to work towards to help you and your pip on the way to a smoother start.

When you buy or adopt a puppy each bundle of joy will have their own personalities and create their own kind of mischief, so you should always expect the unexpected. Here's what to expect when you get a new pet.

We catch up with Heather from Joii and Lucy the pup to get some top tips on training your pet, even when it all seems too challenging.

Puppies will get up to mischief and mayhem but sometimes they do things that we are not entirely sure what they mean. We've come up with some explanations to some of the more common things they do that get owner asking questions and getting concerned.

Confused how much exercise your pet needs? Here's how much physical and mental stimulation your pet requires based on their breed and group.

Here at Animal Friends Pet Insurance, protecting animals is at the heart of what we do. Sometimes, these animals protect us, too. That’s why we’re supporting The Thin Blue Paw Awards.

Is your cat putting you off getting a new dog? Don’t worry, check our round up of the most cat-friendly dog breeds!

Only 25% of UK dogs are insured, and only 15% of cats are currently covered. We discuss the importance of pet insurance and why your pet might need it.