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One in 10 not happy with pet insurance
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For 16 per cent of the survey's respondents, regular communication with their pet insurer was 'poor' or 'very poor'.
Cost and communication cited as top gripes, survey finds

Over one in 10 pet owners are unhappy with their insurance provider, according to a new survey carried out by Which?

Poor communication and value for money were found to be the top gripes, in the insurance company's study of around 2,000 pet owners.

Some 8 per cent of policy holders said they were 'unhappy' with their provider, while 3 per cent were 'very dissatisfied'.

For 16 per cent of the survey's respondents, regular communication with their pet insurer was 'poor' or 'very poor' and 12 per cent felt that value for money and the product itself was 'very poor'.

About a third of the participants had made a claim in the past 12 months, of which one in seven had problems with getting it paid.

According to the Association of British Insurers, 3 million of the country's pet owners have insurance. Providers pay a staggering £1.6 million a day in claims, with the average payment being £679.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.