Entries by Nadia Crighton

Encouraging Landlords – Pet-Friendly

With Australia boasting one of the largest pet populations in the world, Pet Insurance Australia looks at the benefits for landlords and investors to promote pet-friendly rentals.  “Australia has one of the largest domestic pet populations in the world,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “It just makes good economic sense that landlords and […]

Back to School Blues – Pet Boredom

As mums and dads across the country get ready for the return of school, our pet population faces a pitfall of possible boredom. Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at the ‘back-to-school blues’ many four-legged family companions will be feeling in the coming weeks.  “Stationary, school bags, lunchboxes, and uniforms will be on the minds […]

Pet Dementia & Diets

Pet Insurance Australia takes a look into brain health and the new studies behind treating pet Dementia with diets. PLUS: Catch up with Dr. Matthias Le Chevoir, Veterinary Neurologist from U-Vet and Head of Neurology (Acting) at Melbourne University.  “There is a lot of talk in the human world with the link between gut-health and brain-health,” Nadia […]

Dog-Friendly Holidays in Australia

Looking for the perfect pooch-friendly holiday? Pet Insurance Australia catches up with Kerry Martin, a Victorian award-winning pet photographer, and editor of Puppy Tales. PLUS: Top 10 places to visit with your dog this summer. Surf, sand and the sound of a happy panting dog. Can life get any better? But finding the perfect dog-friendly […]

Most Popular Cat & Dog Breeds 2019

As we launch into the New Year, Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at the top cat and dog breeds of 2019. “With 2019 now firmly behind us, we’ve been busy crunching the figures to come up with a list of the most popular breeds around Australia,” Nadia Crighton, spokesperson for Pet Insurance Australia says. […]

Puppy Problem Prevention

Dr Jo Righetti, Animal Behaviourist If you have a new puppy, congratulations! Having a new furry family member is an exciting time but, as well as having fun, putting a few behavioural strategies in place will help prevent future puppy problems… 1. Friendly Introductions Ensuring that a puppy feels safe and comfortable in their new […]

Pet Insurance Australia – Bushfire Support

In response to the unprecedented bushfires across Australia, existing Pet Insurance Australia policies will now provide cover for any pet health complications, regardless of policy type, brought about by the recent bushfire events. “This includes conditions such as burns, smoke inhalation and respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis, which can be triggered by the […]

Heat & Smoke

As temperatures continue to soar across Australia, Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at some top tips to keep pets cool and comfortable. “It’s fair to say that temperatures around this great land of ours, is becoming unbearable,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “Pets can succumb to the heat, and humidity very quickly […]

Festivities, Fireworks, Fluffy & Fido

Getting ready to ring in the New Year? As many Australians prepare to celebrate 2020, Pet Insurance Australia offers a timely reminder of the typical issues that cause companion animal’s illness or sickness over this period. “As another year comes to a close many Australians will be preparing to celebrate with friends and family,” Nadia […]

2019 Top Pet Tech

As technological advancements take the world by storm. Pet Insurance Australia takes a look at some of the remarkable tech available to our furry friends and their two-legged pet parents. “The 2019 list of Top Pet Tech is certainly an interesting compilation of awesome gadgets that are simplifying pet ownership and allowing pet owners more […]