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Tru Interview: Lauren with Bailey and Calhoun
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Welcome to a new series here on the Trupanion blog the Tru Interview Series!I am always so interested in hearing the stories of pet owners and their pets, and thought it would be fun to share some on a regular basis. Our firstproud pet owneris Lauren, who talks about hercat Bailey and her dog Calhoun. You can learn more about Lauren on her blogTwo Washingtons.
Family Picture: Lauren, Andrew, Calhoun, and Bailey
What is your background? How are you involved with pets? I grew up in Connecticut...
Dog Returned After 2 Years Thanks to Microchip
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Photo by HomeAgain
There are many ways that we can keep our pets safe and protected including regular veterinary visits, a healthy diet, and pet insurance. However, a tiny microchip can be an invaluable tool in protecting your pet and ensuring that he or she returns home if they ever become lost.
According to HomeAgain, one microchip provider, about 10,000 pets are found each month! Chewie the Peekapoo is just one of these dogs who was recently found after being reported lost from his home ...
Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Hip Dysplasia
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Sam the mixed-breed dog is just 11 months old and was unfortunately diagnosed with hip dysplasia last month. This condition occurs when the hip joint does not develop properly on one or both sides so that the head of the femur bone is only loosely fitted into the socket of the hip. The condition causes pain when walking or running and usually causes limping.
Sam had bilateral hip dysplasia, meaning he needed a total hip replacement surgery. He is on the mend and will be good as new after a few...
Dog Bite Prevention Week
on Sunday May 20th, 2012 at 09:00 PM
Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 20-26 and is designed to bring awareness to the 5 million dog bites that happen per year across the nation. The most common of these victims are children between the ages of 5 and 9. Children are also more likely to have severe injuries. Senior citizens come in second for the most common victims of dog bites. Neighbor dogs contribute to 50% of the dog bites for children under the age of 18 and family dogs are responsible for 30% of the bites.
According to a...
Featured Pet Insurance Review – Great Service No Hassle!
on Saturday May 19th, 2012 at 03:00 PM
10/10 Great Service No Hassle! I had an emergency w/ Zeus. Thank God I have Trupanion! From the moment the Vets office submitted the claim, the staff at Trupanion keep you posted on the status every step of the way. Within a week my claim was processed & mailed out to me. Not only was that a quick turn around but 90% of the bill was covered. The only thing that could beat that is 100% coverage! The customer service I have received on this & previous occasions has always been friendly,...
Crazy Pet Owners – Honorable Mentions
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 09:00 PM
This past week, we learned just how devoted as pet owners that you all are! I was surprised to see how many people throw special birthday parties for their pets or feed them gourmet food and filtered water. While our winner will be chosen at random, I still wanted to feature some of my favorite crazy pet owner habits.
My cats run to meet me when I walk into the house every night and before anything else is done, I drop everything and snuggle with them (ahead of my husband or daughter) -Rhonda...This Week in Testimonials – 5/18
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Thought Id share our testimonial: As a 33 year old woman, Im often asked, Do you have children? My reply is always the same, I have two four-legged children!. Copper and Red (rescue mixed breeds, 5 and 3 respectively) are my babies, and I would do anything for them. My husband and I had been planning to get pet health insurance for years. These things are easy to postpone, given the hardships of the economy, the difficulty of choosing a policy, and the general distrust that insurance...
Blind Golden Retriever Has Seeing Eye Dog
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Photo by Woodland West Animal Hospital
Humans arent the only ones who may need a companion seeing eye dog. Tanner the 10-year-old Golden Retriever has been blind since birth and also suffers from epileptic seizures. He now has his very own guide dog, Blair, the one-year-old Black Lab.Blair and Tanner met and easily bonded in the play yard of the Woodland West Animal Hospital in Oklahoma. Both dogs were without homes since Tanners adoptive owner recently passed away and Blair was found as a...
Stubby Dog !!!!!
05/23/12 Have you met my friends at Stubby Dog ?????? If not, grab...Fire Safety Tip 144: 365
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