February is National Pet Dental Health Month

There is a price to pay for overlooking a pet’s dental health – about $313.That’s the average cost of a dental claim submitted to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI). Dental conditions were the 11th most common type of claim received in 2008 for conditions related to excessive tartar and tooth decay, oral abscesses and root canals. [...]

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How Do I Love Thee?

This Valentine’s Day, show your four-footed furry friend the gift of love while avoiding love gone awry. Make sure all chocolate is behind closed doors. This means Baker’s, semi sweet, milk and dark chocolate – all can all pose potential dangers to animals. Should your pet get into the candy box, watch for vomiting, diarrhea, [...]

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Curb Your Spending For Your Pet?

A survey conducted by the American Kennel Club® showed pet owners are willing to sacrifice daily luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions. Dog owners said they’d give up their latte habit to save money for their dog’s expenses. Would you eat more meals at home or cancel your gym membership for [...]

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Naming Your Pet

Move over Max and Fluffy, a new trend in pet naming is selecting the unusual. According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), a provider of pet health insurance, here’s a list of the most unusual cat and dog names among its more than 465,000 pets insured nationwide. For dogs, the top name went to Rush Limbark [...]

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Holiday Travel With Your Pets

While some pets enjoy riding in the car and taking trips with their families during the holidays, many find it stressful. Here are a few tips from the American Humane Association. *Plan lodging, plane or train reservations well ahead of your trip and if driving, research your route, making reservations at pet-friendly hotels. *Make sure [...]

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Feral Cats In The Winter

Feral cats spend their whole lives outside. They can be found all over the country, from cities to farmland and are members of the domestic cat species, but are not socialized to humans, and so they live in “colonies.” In the cold weather, here are a few simple steps you can take to assist the [...]

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Cold Weather Reminders

Some people think that animals’ winter coats are enough to shelter them from the cold. But if you take a look at where your cat chooses to sleep, it’s pretty obvious that he or she will choose to nap in the warmest, sunniest place in the house – especially in the winter. Dr. Jeff Smith [...]

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Pet Holiday Dangers

The holidays are a wonderful time to bond with family, but pet owners need to pay special attention to their pet’s activities. Statistics show that vet hospitals see a dramatic increase in patients due to injuries during holiday havoc. The most common are poisonings, foreign body ingestion and trauma. A pet poisoning can occur from ingesting [...]

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Doggie Dementia?

While canine cognitive disease also known as “doggie dementia” does exist, Dr. Daniel Hicks, a veterinary neurologist at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says changes in a dog’s behavior may be explained by other medical conditions. He says dementia is actually connected to a tumor, infection, or stroke.  Subtle signs of [...]

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Dog and Cat Interactive Toys

Cat lovers are already aware of the fun they can have with interactive toys and their kitties. Now dog lovers will have an equal opportunity. Dogtronics™, has introduced a comprehensive line of interactive dog toys that incorporates electronic light, sound and motion to enhance a dog’s natural instinct to play. Matt Turnbull, CEO of Worldwise, [...]

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