Monthly Archives: February 2012

Pet News Recap of February 2012

New Animal Planet show features people who choose taxidermy when their pets pass away. Westminster Kennel Club added 6 new breeds to the dog show which was held on February 13-14th. See which ones made the list. The month of … Continue reading

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Behind the Scenes: Western Veterinary Conference

I mentioned that many of us at Trupanion would be attending the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. We had a fantastic time and were able to meet so many of our colleagues in the field of animal health. We … Continue reading

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Gracie Takes an Unfortunate Leap

Happy Leap Day! Today is a unique day, a day that only comes around once every four years. As I thought about how I wanted to commemorate this day on the blog I realized I had the perfect story to … Continue reading

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Pet of the Week: Clementine

My name is Clementine.  I am a 1 1/2 year old Boxer…..I am the smartest Boxer in the world!!  I like to sing when my Dad plays his harmonica…and ride my bed like it’s a horse (you’d have to see … Continue reading

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Today is World Spay Day

In recognition of the importance of spaying and neutering pets, we look at World Spay Day. Today, the last Tuesday of February, the Humane Society of the United States would like to bring awareness to the importance of spaying and … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Adopting an Abused Dog – Part 2

The following guest post comes from Jackie, a writer for 1-800-PetMeds, who loves to help and support the pet community. You can find Pet Meds on Twitter or connect with Pet Meds on Facebook. This is part 2 of a two-part … Continue reading

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Cat Saves Owner’s Life Hours After Adoption

A recent article on Yahoo! describes a cat that saved the life of its new owner just hours after being adopted! 21-pound Pudding the orange tabby cat was adopted by Amy Jung and her son Ethan on impulse from their … Continue reading

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Uggie the Dog Wears 18-Carat Gold Bone Bowtie at Oscars

If you watched the Academy Awards last night, you likely saw this charming canine named Uggie who was the doggie star of The Artist. Uggie is a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who plays the companion of George Valentin in The … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Hip Dysplasia

This week’s featured claim is for Maisey Rae the Chocolate Labrador Retriever dog who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Maisey is just a year old and began displaying symptoms of the condition a few months ago. Hip dysplasia is a … Continue reading

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Academy Awards: Nominees and Their Pets

Tonight is one of my favorite nights in television – the Academy Awards! I love watching everything – from the red carpet fashion to the sappy acceptance speeches to the award presentations. I’m a big movie buff so I try … Continue reading

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