This podcast is sponsored by Pet Plan, the UK's number one pet insurer.

Now, I've always insured my dog Raymond with Pet Plan,

mainly because every pet owner I spoke to recommended them.

They cover things other insurers don't.

For example, some policies limit what they'll pay towards certain diagnostics,

like MRI or CT scans.

Also, and I love them for this, they don't wriggle out of claims.

And you don't end up paying more for claiming,

which is probably why over 90% of customers, like me,

renew with them each year.

I see them as basically the labrador of pet insurers.

They're popular because they're utterly dependable and reliable.

What's that Raymond?

No, she'd suit her fabulous too,

but let's be honest, you're basically an e-walk anyway.

Terms, conditions and excesses apply.

He's a soppy dog.

Do you know what? I think you're a soppy owner.

I probably am, actually.

This week on Walking the Dog,

I went for a stroll with legendary broadcaster journalist and author,

Jeremy Paxman, and his dog Derek,

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