Dog blog

Explore our top tips for making sure your dog’s memories of your wedding day are just as magical as yours…

Discover our top tips for keeping your dog safe while celebrating at a Pride event this summer!

Our dogs need plenty of attention to keep them happy, healthy, and hygienic, but which dogs require the most maintenance? 

Here are some products to help you and your dog on wet walks. 

To help make travelling safer and more enjoyable for you and your dog, here are some travel-friendly pet products from VioVet.

Explore a few of the fantastic hi-vis products designed to help keep your dog safe as dark nights draw in...

We want to help you find the pawfect stocking fillers for your canine companion this Christmas. 

Discover ways to check your dog is happy in a Halloween costume, along with the alternatives to dressing them up!

If you’re longing to find somewhere new and adventurous to visit with your dog, here’s just some ideas...

Explore our top 10 dog calming products, to help your dog stay calm when stressful situations arise…

Find out all about the family-friendly fun that awaits at DogFest 2024 in Hertfordshire...

Here are just some reasons you should consider rescuing an older or disabled pet.

These top 10 products will help keep your dog happy, healthy, and entertained throughout the warmer months.

Check out our top 10 dog grooming products to make grooming your best fur-iend easier!

Insights about our dogs’ vision and how we can help them feel more comfortable in our homes.

We crunched the numbers to find out the top cities for pet-parents in 2023 - does yours feature?!

Understand your dog’s teenage years and their development throughout their adolescence with our expert tips!

We’ve teamed up with Joii Pet Care, to bring you some pawesome, pet-friendly recipes for pumpkin treats!

We're debunking some of the myths surrounding pet diarrhoea and how to manage the runs.

We answer a few burning questions about the link between wolves and our canine companions...

Let us show you the true beauty to be found in pets considered some of the ‘ugliest’ around…

Thanks to our dog-friendly summer bucket list, you won’t have to miss out on any amazing activities!

Learn what causes tears stains under dogs eyes, and how you can safely remove them if necessary

Learn the key details about hypoallergenic dogs and whether they will impact someone with allergies

Whether your little ones have feet or paws, we’ve created five days’ worth of cost-effective, sustainable activities for children and pets to enjoy from home.

With so much to see and do, adventure awaits at Betteshanger Park! Here are just some things you could get up to. 

Here’s all you need to know about avoiding a clash between little ones and furry ones at Pawfest... 

Festival season is in full swing, and we’re here to banish your travelling blues with some top tips and must haves. 

Here are our top tips on how to have a successful and enjoyable festival experience with your dog. 

Our dogs can’t explain their emotions or wellbeing through words, so it can be helpful to look out for signals in their body language that can indicate how they are feeling. have different signs of stress

What are the puppy blues and how do you cope with them? Practical tips for new owners.

Here are our hot weather hacks to help you keep your pooch happy and healthy in the summer sun.

Just how important are pets for our happiness and how do they help support our overall wellbeing? 

Come join us at the South West’s festival for dogs and dog lovers!

Learn all about zoomies! Discover what they are, why dogs get them, and whether they are dangerous!

Did you know allergic skin disease is one of the top 3 conditions seen by vets at Joii Pet Care?

Doggo destinies… believe it or not, your pet’s star sign impacts their behaviour!

Fun and easy-to-make Christmas gift ideas for pets or their owners.

Ways to entertain the family and enjoy small moments of joy without breaking the bank.

Is there a science behind our pet’s senses and do they know when the minutes turn into hours?

Learn more about keeping your pooch safe while out and about on walks during the spring months. 

Joii Vet, Nienke Oostra, tells us how she keeps her collie healthy, injury free and, most importantly, well hydrated?

Read all about a member of staff's attempts at fumigating their house. 

Our top tips on taking the best pictures of your pet, just like the professionals do.

Learn all about spoiling your pet while caring for the planet. 

With thousands of police dogs working on average 40 hours a week in forces across the country, it might come as a surprise to know that these canines often struggle to find the right care or insurance once they retire.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, find inspiration for pet-friendly gifts to buy the mother who's a devoted pet-parent!

We’ve put some products to the test to see if they’ll help your dog be seen when it matters most.

Learn more about the activity programme designed for beginner runners and their dogs in partnership with Dog Furiendly

We catch up with the team at Naturaw Dog Food to learn more about what they offer. 

We catch up with the team at Akela Dog Food to learn more about what they offer. 

Are you looking for a pet camera to spy on your pets while you're out and about? Read our review of the Pawbo Pet Camera to see if it's the one for you.

What a strange year it’s been, working from home, endless video calls, socially distanced dog walks and ever-changing plans. We’re here to help you make the most of a different Christmas with your pet and family.

Animals learn through exploring with their mouths, but problems can arise when the pet grows up to replicate behaviour deemed acceptable in their youth.

Answers to some of the most common questions about puppy vaccinations , detailing the benefits, timelines, duration of protection and cost info

Exercise is good for your pet, providing plenty of benefits like reducing anxiety, stress and other behavioural problems, helping with their joints, reducing digestive problems and most importantly, it keeps your dog or cat stay at a healthy weight.

Chocolate, curry and crisps are all delicious snacks, but did you know they are harmful to dogs and if eaten, can result in seizures and obesity?

To celebrate Marvel fans everywhere, we have assembled some of the top comic-inspired names given to the pets we insure.

As part of our partnership with Joii Pet Care, we are proud to be able to offer our dog policyholders exclusive separation anxiety sessions with Joii’s in-house behavioural specialist Natalie Light.

Have you tried the Natural Dog Company 'Pawtection'? We got our in-house tester, Marvel, to help us with the product review. See if it worked.

We look at whether so-called 'silent fireworks' are worth the hype, and how they could help your human and furry family enjoy bonfire night!

There are a few things you can do to help stop your dog from developing separation anxiety.

Pet-proofing your home doesn't need to be hard work. Whether you're welcoming a new puppy or kitten or rescuing an older dog or cat, we've got 5 easy steps to follow to pet-proof your home before your new friend arrives.

Grooming is more than just brushing your pet’s fur so they can look good, looking after their eyes and ears is just as important. Read our blog to find out how to care for your pet's eyes and ears.

The Dog Days are here AKA the hottest days of the year. Make sure to keep an eye out for these summer hazards and protect your pet this summer.

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.