When discussing the idea of getting pet insurance for dogs, many people think that you don’t really need to get it until the dog is a little older, when they’re more apt to develop health issues. While that may not … Continue reading
Say hello to Speedy the Pug! Of course, this photo is of him being the opposite of speedy. Speedy was adopted 7 years ago when he was just a baby. Speedy is thoroughly entertaining to his mom, though not in … Continue reading
Pet Name: Axel Treated For: Pelvis Cancer, Neoplasia in hips, Vertebral Canal Stenosis Total Repaid: $8,642.35 The care, compassion and efficiency of Trupanion was unbelievable when our dog was sick and needed several expensive tests done, which we would not … Continue reading
Also known as immunoproliferative enteropathy and immunoproliferative small intestinal disease, this condition is seen in the Basenji dog breed. Caused by the progressive malabsorption of nutrients in the intestines, this inflammatory digestive condition results in diarrhea, protein loss, and weight … Continue reading
In health and wellness, Maveron foresees a wave of new services that consumers will pay for partly or entirely out-of-pocket, including for their pets. Its portfolio includes Trupanion, an online provider of health insurance for cats and dogs. Maveron financed it in April 2007, before the worldwide financial meltdown, and says revenue is growing as pet owners worry about paying vet bills and veterinarians recommend coverage. Continue reading
This is the story of a little dachshund named Shelby. Shelby was recently diagnosed with and underwent treatment for intervertebral disc disease. This disc disease is characterized by the damage or degeneration of the cartilage discs of the back. Symptoms … Continue reading
Pet health insurance company Trupanion provides customers with the option of selecting a zero dollar deductible for their pet insurance policy. Pet owners who choose this option do not have to pay a deductible for any claimable vet bill. As people become more deliberate in their spending habits, this approach seems to gain appeal: approximately 84% of the claims Trupanion paid over the past week were for pets whose policies had a zero dollar deductible. Continue reading
There is much debate about whether training a cat is possible. Just like dogs, it partly depends on the animal’s individual breed and personality type. Some may be easier to train than others. However, unlike a dog, cats cannot as … Continue reading
So we took a little road trip this week down south because it was some relative’s prom day. Where I come from, there’s always a prom parade and it’s a matter of which student can make the better entrance. They … Continue reading
Did you know that cats will almost never meow at other cats? Just humans. And did you know that there are 701 pure breed types of dogs? Here are some more informational, educational, and fun-filled pet facts you can share … Continue reading
