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What you need to know about adopting a dog from overseas

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What to know before bringing home a new dog

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Understanding separation anxiety in dogs

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Top tips for training your puppy on and off-lead

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Top tips for ethically adopting from overseas

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The new law on cat microchipping

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The most common puppy problems according to a vet

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The complete guide to toilet training a puppy

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The complete guide to stopping a puppy from barking

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Summer pet safety tips

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Louisa the Vet on: neutering your pet

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My puppy has diarrhoea but is still playful. What do I do?

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11 important ways to take good care of your pet

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How much do vet bills cost? What you need to know

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What your pets want you to know

All our medical advice is reviewed by vets, to stay up-to-date with the latest research.

All categories

Wellbeing

Pet insurance

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Puppies & training

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Long-haired black and white cat sitting in warm evening sunlight on a balcony railing

How to keep cats cool in hot weather

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Dog holiday checklist: everything you need to pack and plan

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Tabby cat and tricolour puppy lying together in the grass

How does the Napo pet insurance claims process work?

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Tabby cat and tricolour puppy lying together in the grass

Pets and mental health: why your pet is helping more than you think

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German shepherd lying wrapped in a grey blanket, looking up warily

How to keep your pet calm during fireworks and celebrations

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A small white and tan dog sleeps peacefully on a grey blanket in a patch of warm sunlight by a window.

10 of the longest-living dog breeds in the world

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A nervous Jack Russell Terrier is examined by two gloved vets on a stainless steel table, one checking the dog's ear with a medical instrument.

8 ways to stop your dog being scared of the vet

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National dog breeds: the World Cup final eight

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Can dogs eat strawberries and cream?

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Ask the vet: your pet health, behaviour and training questions answered

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A Springer Spaniel sits curled up on a draped armchair, gazing out through slatted window blinds in a cosy home interior.

How to keep your dog calm when left alone: 7 tips from a behaviourist

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Are acorns poisonous to dogs? What to do if your dog eats acorns

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14 of the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK

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12 calming things to do when your dog is scared

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10 things you need to know about adopting a rescue dog in the UK

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A Golden Retriever sniffs a treat from an outstretched hand, with a hand-drawn pineapple crown illustrated above its head on a grey background.

Can dogs eat pineapple?

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Can dogs eat blackberries?

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Can dogs eat bananas?

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An illustrated brown cat curled up contentedly on a blue cushion next to a bowl labelled "Room Service", with small blue hearts floating above, on a pale blue background.

Can cats drink milk? Why you should never let your cat get the cream

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A black French Bulldog with tongue out sits against a bright blue background with the word "Bonjour!" displayed above in large light blue text.

Are Frenchies aggressive or stubborn?

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10 things you need to know about Frenchies

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A chocolate Cockapoo with a curly coat trots happily along a woodland path, alongside a "Breed guide: Cockapoo" text graphic on a pale blue background.

Everything you need to know about Cockapoos

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Everything you need to know about Cavapoos

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Everything you need to know about British Shorthair Cats

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A Bloodhound walks across a green lawn towards the camera, alongside a "Breed guide: Bloodhound" text graphic on a pale blue background.

Everything you need to know about Bloodhounds

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A black and white Border Collie lies on a grass lawn with tongue out, alongside a "Breed guide: Border Collie" text graphic on a pale pink background.

Everything you need to know about Border Collies

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A Jack Russell Terrier looks up guiltily from a unwrapped chocolate bar with scattered pieces on the floor, shot from above.

Easter treats your dog or cat must not eat

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Easter egg hunt games to play with your pets

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Louisa the vet on: Ear cropping on dogs and why it's so bad

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Dog diarrhoea: When should you talk to your vet about runny poop?

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Do puppies breathe fast?

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A brown and white puppy licks peanut butter from a spoon against a light blue background, surrounded by hand-drawn hearts and the text "nuts for peanuts."

Can puppies have peanut butter?

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Dental disease: the worst thing not covered by pet insurance

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A happy dapple Dachshund sits alert and curious in front of a softly blurred Christmas tree with warm golden bokeh lights.

Christmas treats your dog or cat must not eat

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Christmas crisis: £4,100 vet bill for dog who ate turkey

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A dog's nose peeks out from underneath a cosy grey fluffy blanket, suggesting a lazy, sleepy dog.

Canine couch potatoes: Is there such a thing as “lazy dog breeds”?

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Can dogs suffer from depression? How to cheer up your pup

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Can dogs eat sweetcorn?

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A fluffy golden Cockapoo wearing a blue collar eats a prawn from a person's hand, surrounded by overlaid white question marks.

Can dogs eat prawns?

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A Bernese Mountain Dog puppy on an orange lead sniffs a treat from an outstretched hand outdoors, with the text "Carrot for me?" overlaid on the left.

Can puppies eat carrots?

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A Jack Russell Terrier puppy reaches up to take a treat from a person's hand outdoors, with the playful text "nom nom" overlaid above.

Can puppies eat apples?

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Making pet dental care easier with Luna

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How to keep your pet’s teeth clean

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Live your best long weekend life with your pets

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Know when it's safe to let your dog off the lead

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Is chocolate toxic to cats as well as dogs?

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What's in a name: How Napo came to be because of one little dog

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Can you toilet train a puppy in 7 days?

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How to stop puppy crying at night: 8 steps to stop it

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How to stop puppy biting and train your puppy not to bite

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How to stimulate a “lazy” pet and exercise your dog

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How to prevent and remove ticks from dogs and cats

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How to muzzle train a dog: the complete step-by-step guide

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How to measure your dog for a muzzle and pick the right muzzle

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Wellbeing

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How to entertain and stimulate your indoor cat

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How to crate train a puppy – the ultimate guide

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How often do you worm a puppy? Your guide to puppy worming

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How long do puppies sleep?

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How long can you leave a puppy alone?

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How long should you walk a puppy?

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From plaque to extract: how dental disease progresses in pets

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Heatstroke in cats: What are the dangers and why should you keep a cool cat

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Napo Limited is registered in England and Wales (company number: 13281620). Our address is 2 Jubilee Place, London, SW3 3TQ. Napo is a trading name of Napo Limited who, for the purposes of insurance, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (ref: 994239). Our entry on the Financial Services Register can be checked for details of our permissions. We are also registered with the Information Commissioners Office in relation to the processing of personal information (reg. no: ZB073689). Defaqto 5 Star Rating applies to Napo £4,000 pet insurance.

What we cover is subject to terms and conditions in our policy.

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Insurance

Dog insurance

Cat insurance

Vet portal

Company

Events

Blog

Careers

Follow us

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Complaints

* Percentage based on all claims closed between May and November 2025


**Average time to settle all claims between May and November 2025

Napo Limited is registered in England and Wales (company number: 13281620). Our address is 2 Jubilee Place, London, SW3 3TQ. Napo is a trading name of Napo Limited who, for the purposes of insurance, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (ref: 994239). Our entry on the Financial Services Register can be checked for details of our permissions. We are also registered with the Information Commissioners Office in relation to the processing of personal information (reg. no: ZB073689). Defaqto 5 Star Rating applies to Napo £4,000 pet insurance.

What we cover is subject to terms and conditions in our policy.

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