Entries by Nadia Crighton

Here Comes Christmas – Keeping Pets Safe

As the decorations go up, Pet Insurance Australia has some top tips to keep your pets safe this Christmas. “It’s getting to that time of year again,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “As the Christmas trees go up, so does our pets’ chances of getting accidentally injured in all the celebrations.” One of […]

Pet Cancer Awareness

Pet Insurance Australia discusses the prevalence of cancer in our pets, particularly considering it is the leading cause of death for many companion animals. PLUS: what is pet palliative care? Dr. Jackie Campbell from Sunset Vets discusses the important support and care available for our beloved canine and feline companions. “We have seen the rate […]

COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE AWARDS 2022 WINNERS REVEALED

Kudos to pet shelters, rescue groups and volunteers for continuing to fight the good fight In a post lockdown year that has continued to be a challenge for rescue groups and animal shelters across the country, the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards is thrilled to announce the WINNERS for 2022. The Rescue Awards is a national program […]

Halloween Celebrations

Throwing a Halloween party? Pet Insurance Australia has some timely advice for pet parents to keep their spooky four-legged friends safe. After a celebration free few years, due to COVID and lockdowns, understandably many Australians will be looking to entertain at full speed. This includes Halloween. “We are all itching to get out and enjoy […]

De-Sexing Cats

Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at cat neutering and the top reasons why all cats should be de-sexed. There is no denying that the overpopulation of unwanted cats and kittens sitting in shelters is due to pet owners not understanding the importance of de-sexing their pets. Desexing/neutering/spaying is a surgical procedure that prevents female […]

TOP 10 Insured Dog Breeds & Top Claims

Here’s a list of the most popularly insured dog breeds in FY22, re-ranked according to their propensity to claim, together with the biggest claim amount received for each of these breeds in the last 12mths (and the diagnosis for the claim). “After looking at the numbers it’s obvious that some dog breeds claim much more […]

What Does My Cat Mean When They Meow?

As a cat owner, you can often feel like you can’t read your cat. Perhaps you feel that they’re unpredictable and unreasonable at times and you wish you could read their mind. Understanding your cat is vital to being a good cat owner, but learning what their sounds and body language mean isn’t too difficult […]

International Dog Day – Friday 26th August

With International Dog Day just around the corner, Pet Insurance Australia has some wonderful ideas to spoil our canine companions this Friday. PLUS: the advantages of offering a dog a forever home. “International Dog Day is the perfect excuse to spoil your four-legged best friend,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “With Australia having […]

Cat Food Loving Canines – Health Complications

It’s no surprise to many cat and dog owners – that cat food seems simply irresistible to dogs. Pet Insurance Australia looks at the main reasons we should prevent our dogs from eating cat food, with some top tips on how to keep your feline’s food away from your canine companion. “This can be a […]