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Heartwarming images from the floods show the love Aussies have for our dogs
Amid the ongoing flood crisis in Qld and NSW, photos are emerging showing our determination to take care of our animal companions in a crisis.
Canstar reveals its 2021 Pet Insurance Star Ratings & Award Winners and Most Satisfied Customers Award
Find out which pet insurance providers offered outstanding value to consumers in 2021, and which one had the most satisfied customers.
How to prepare your pet for your return to work
Your office return might be a big transition for your four-legged friends. Here, we provide some tips to help your dog stay happy and calm.
Which pet insurance providers and policies offer outstanding value in 2020?
Read on to find out more about how this year’s winning pet insurance providers and policies stood out from the pack. Australia is a nation of animal lovers, and in 2019 there were around four million more pets than people in the country (29 million vs 25 million), according to figures from Animal Medicines Australia. Our furry friends could well be outnumbering us by even more now, as pet adoption rates have reportedly skyrocketed while many Australians have been self-isolating or working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to what Aussies want from their pet insurance, a … Continued
Which pet insurer has the most satisfied customers in 2020?
What do Aussie pet owners want from their pet insurance provider, and which insurer has kept its customers’ tails wagging the most? While value for money was the biggest driver of overall customer satisfaction among pet owners who took part in Canstar’s survey, the winner of our first ever Most Satisfied Customers – Pet Insurer Award received high scores across the board. As part of the Award, Canstar surveyed 634 Australian pet insurance policyholders, with respondents asked to rate their satisfaction with various aspects of their experience with their insurer, including cost, communication, customer service, the claims experience, comprehensiveness of … Continued
Puppy Proofing 101: tips to create a comfortable and safe home for your pup
As soon as they bound through your front door, puppies are often eager to explore and examine every single part of your home. To help keep your puppy safe and secure as they sniff about, and to protect your furniture and possessions from puppy damage, it is important to prepare your home and yard before they arrive. Below are some puppy-proofing tips and tricks that could help prevent your inquisitive and adventurous new family member from getting into trouble around your home: 1. If you don’t want to lose it, put it away Puppies are typically curious and generally like … Continued
5 Tips to Secure Pet-Friendly Rental Accommodation
Inviting a new furry friend into your family can be a big decision, with many things to consider before taking the leap. While it is an exciting time, you will also need to ask yourself questions like whether you have adequate time to walk and play with your pet, and whether you’ve budgeted for vet bills, insurance, food and grooming. For the one third of Aussies who live in rented housing, another important question to consider is whether your landlord will approve of your new pet. A 2018 study conducted by Rufus & Coco found that 42% of people surveyed … Continued
Will you be covered if your pet eats chocolate this Easter?
With Easter fast approaching, one Australian pet insurer has warned pet owners about the dangers of leaving chocolate unattended.
Canstar’s 2019 Innovation Excellence Awards reveals Australia’s finance disruptors
Are you on the hunt for a financial product that could improve your daily life? Canstar has revealed some notable financial innovations in Australia that may be what you’re looking for. Every year we invite Australian financial institutions to put forward their most progressive products for Canstar’s Innovation Excellence Awards. From those submissions, Canstar’s panel of experts assessed a number of products and services across online banking, payment technology, general insurance, investing and lending. The panel has judged the submissions based on their degree of innovation and impact that they will have in their respective field. Canstar has recognised nine … Continued
What determines the cost of pet insurance in 2018?
Canstar has released the 2017 Pet Insurance Award research, rating 134 policies from 23 insurers across Australia.
Working Kelpie Council Finds Value In Farm Dogs
Man's best friend indeed: farm dogs have been estimated to pay their owners with a 5.2 fold return on investment over their lifetime.
Dog Baiting Warning: What To Look Out For
The RSPCA has warned pet owners to remain vigilant after a series of dog baiting incidences across Australia. The warning comes after an anonymous letter was found by a Western Australian family threatening to poison their dog because the owners ‘allowed’ it to ‘bark, let alone howl.’ “One more morning like today, and we will poison it,” the letter said. Source: RSPCA WA The table below displays a snapshot of accident and illness pet insurance policies on Canstar’s database with links to providers’ websites. In Queensland a 10-month-old labradoodle, Harvey, ingested rat poison covered in peanut butter during a walk with … Continued
Top 10 Pet Insurance Claims
Ears, eyes, and stomach upsets are among the top 10 most common pet insurance claims, according to new research from Pet Insurance Australia. Pet insurance has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the insurance market in recent years, as Australian households have begun to get savvy about rising veterinary bills. According to Pet Insurance Australia, which researched common claims for kittens and puppies across Australia, the most common kitten complaint was diarrhoea, and the most common puppy complain was otitis externa (an inflammation of the ear canal). Treatment for these ailments can range from $100-$600 and $100-$1,500 respectively, depending … Continued
Preventing Burns To Your Pets This Winter
It’s no surprise that pets love curling up in front of the heater as much as we do, but Pet Insurance Australia is warning all pet owners to be extra vigilant this winter. As temperatures begin to plummet, the heaters and fires make an appearance. Winter is well and truly underway, which means there are an increasing number of hot items putting our furry friends at risk. Nadia Crighton, a representative of Pet Insurance Australia, says that keeping pets at a safe distance from fires and heaters is paramount to avoid injury. “Sadly, we do see the numbers increase … Continued
Australian pet ownership statistics
Australians are the most pet-friendly people on earth. But just how much do we love our furry friends?
Leaving dogs in the car? Is it illegal & can you break the window?
Pets can be at risk heatstroke in summer, with in-car temperatures reaching up to 70°C. We go over some safety tips you should be aware of.
8 things not to feed your dog this Christmas
Whether it’s food, drink or spending, most of us overindulge at Christmas time, but make sure you don’t share any of these foods with your favourite pet!
How To Renew Your Pet Insurance Policy
Choosing and renewing a pet insurance policy: what to know -CANSTAR
Halloween safety tips for your pets
While Halloween is a fun night for all involved, it may be a danger to your pets, due to excessive noise and dangerous household hazards.
What Is Pet Insurance?
CANSTAR breaks down exactly what pet insurance is, and the different policies you can choose
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