Monthly Archives: August 2010

Top 10 Adjective Pet Names

An easy way to name your pet is to think about words that describe him! These pets were obviously named for some of their best qualities. They are the top 10 most common adjective pet names according to our pet … Continue reading

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Update on Enzo the Pug with Myelopathy

This just in! Remember Enzo the Pug who was featured as one of our pet insurance claims of the week? We received an e-mail from Edward, the owner to update us on how the little guy is doing! Two things … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports: Explaining Fees and Limitations

This is the second in a series of posts on a recent Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry. Click to read the first post in the series. On Friday, August 13, Consumer Reports released a review of the pet … Continue reading

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Pet of the Week: Napoleon

Meet Napoleon the Chihuahua, this week’s Pet of the Week! Napoleon hides his age well….not looking anywhere near his 9 1/2 years. Unique is an understatement, most would admit.  Aside from being the Emperor & fierce protector of my Domain, … Continue reading

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Pet Health Concerns: Cherry Eye

Cherry eye is a very common congenital eye defect in dog breeds. Also called canine nictitans gland prolapse, this defect occurs in the gland of the third eyelid, causing it to protrude. This visible tear gland appears as a bright … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Bilateral Shoulder OCD

Rampage is a Cane Corso dog who recently received treatment for bilateral shoulder OCD. OCD stands for osteochondritis dissecans and is a condition in which the cartilage becomes detached from the bones at joint locations, most typically in the shoulders. … Continue reading

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Pet Friendly Offices: Drafting a Policy Part 2

We continue with our “dog meetings” (as we call them) to devise a plan for distributing educational materials and setting rules and guidelines for bringing pets into the Trupanion pet insurance office. Yesterday, we had another meeting to go over … Continue reading

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How to Make a Pet First Aid Kit

Whether you are at home, traveling, camping, or in your car, you can’t always predict when something can occur to our pets. Since disaster can strike anywhere at anytime, here are a few things you should consider putting into a … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Review I cant say enough good things about Trupanion

10/10 I cannot say enough good things about Trupanion This is by far the best thing anyone can do for their pet and themselves. I picked up a brochure at my Vets office after getting a staggering bill for the … Continue reading

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How a Bowl Should be Licked

This is an adorable e-mail forward that I recently received. If you haven’t seen this one yet, you’re in for a treat!

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Please note: This blog is designed to be a community where pet owners can learn and share. The views expressed in each post are the opinion of the author and not necessarily endorsed by Trupanion. Always consult your veterinarian for professional advice.