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Should You Consider Adopting a Cat from a Pet Shelter?
on Tuesday May 7th, 2013 at 03:00 PM
Cats are certainly at the very top of the pet popularity charts and it seems that this trend isnt going to change in the near future. However, the problem is that pet shelters are overflowing with abandoned cats due to that enormous popularity and many people still prefer cat breeders over pet shelters when it comes to getting a new cat. But is there really anything you should be afraid of? Or are pet shelters a truly viable alternative to regular purchases?
The Cons
First of all, lets look at...
Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Chihuahua Ate 38 Cotton Swabs
on Monday May 6th, 2013 at 03:00 PM
This weeks featured pet insurance claim is about a small 7-pound long-haired Chihuahua who swallowed 38 cotton swabs. You read that correctly 38!
I am just as baffled as you are as to how that many cotton swabs could fit inside such a tiny dog, but that is the exact reason that he was rushed to the veterinary clinic and needed surgery to remove them. This little guy spent the night at the clinic for recovery and monitoring.
We are hoping to hear from the pet owner soon to update with his...
Noses and Whisker Pet Photos – Honorable Mentions
on Friday May 3rd, 2013 at 09:00 PM
For the first week of May, we called for nose and whisker pet photos (because we just can get enough of pet noses)! We thank you for the hundreds of photos that came in and kept us smiling all week long. I wish I had the time to upload each one, but in the meantime, here is just a sample of some of our favorites and the variety of nose photos we received.
Pink noses
Honey, shared by Allegra F.
Peter, shared by Christine F
Black noses
Bailey, shared by Katie M.
Flyy, shared by Jamie Z
Colorful...
This Week in Testimonials – 5/3
on Friday May 3rd, 2013 at 07:00 PM
Id like to thank everyone at Trupanion for helping my Maltese and I during her illness. She was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with acute kidney failure and unfortunately passed away today. The folks at Trupanion were so helpful and thoughtful during the claims process. Over $2300 was paid out in an attempt to save her life. Knowing that I was able to try every means possible to keep my best friend alive is truly helping with the healing process. Had it not been for Trupanion, I would have spent the...
Dogs and Mobility Carts: How to introduce them
on Thursday May 2nd, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Mobility devices are our specialty atHandicapped Pets Canada, so while we were browsing around for a Pet Insurance company for TimBit, we were especially interested in those who cover carts and orthotics for animals. When we found out that Trupanion not only covers mobility devices and orthotics, but they cover the rental of mobility devices as well, we were thrilled. We decided to choose Trupanion for TimBit, and would like to recommend them to you as well.
Amobility device, such as a cart,...
Obie the Biggest Loser Doxie Gets Skin Removal Surgery
on Tuesday April 30th, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Bath photo BEFORE photo from Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition Facebook page
Today is the big day in which Obie the obese StandardDachshund will undergo surgery to remove excess skin due to his incredible weight loss transformation. We have been following Obies journey over the last several months and weve seen him lose over 40 pounds!
Obies guardian Nora, who has been keeping his Facebook page up-to-date throughout this journey, posted today: Dr. Kramer will be performing the surgery at Oregon...
10 Pet Training Tips to Help Train Your Dog to Do Funny Tricks on Camera
on Tuesday April 30th, 2013 at 03:00 PM
There are few things more fun and delightful than a dog who does tricks, especially unique or funny ones. You just never know when the next pet or animal video is going to go viral, and your dog could be the star.
Animal videos online are increasingly popular, and you may want to join in the fun. But how should you go about it? How can you get your dog to do a funny or entertaining trick at all, let alone do it while the camera is rolling? If you want to make your dog an internet star, here...
Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Dog Ate Two Socks
on Monday April 29th, 2013 at 03:00 PM
Titan the 2-year-old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has curious tendencies which recently got him into some trouble. Perhaps he took the phrase foot in mouth a little too seriously because he ended up swallowing two socks!
Titan was rushed to his veterinary clinic where they used an ultrasound machine to examine his abdomen. The socks were identified and Titan was to undergo surgery to remove them. In foreign body ingestion situations like this, surgery is often necessary due to the size of the...
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