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About Heather@FamilyAndFur

Manager, Public and Media Relations
Heather Kalinowski lives in the Seattle area with her husband, newborn son, and two rescued pups – an Italian Greyhound named Ava and a Spaniel mix named Jackson. She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and volunteering with Italian Greyhound Rescue.

Dog Diary vs Cat Diary

This little gem has been around for a while, but a coworker just sent it to me again and it made me laugh… again. Such a great representation of the differences between dogs and cats!  

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In the News: High Maintenance Dog Breeds

I’ve always been told I have a high-maintenance dog. Most of that comes from her health, since she has had health problems for years, requiring daily medication, a special diet, and a variety of food and play restrictions. She is … Continue reading

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Happy Easter from Trupanion

Happy Easter fellow pet lovers! Easter is a special holiday to spend with family, including the four-legged family members. You may have special activities planned today, including a delicious brunch, creative egg coloring, or a rambunctious egg hunt. We hope … Continue reading

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Link Between Pet Ownership and Pregnancy

Did you recently bring a pet into your life? Well get ready, because according to a recent survey by The Co-operative Insurance in England, that could mean a pregnancy is in your near future. The figures show that almost half … Continue reading

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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and while I believe we should work toward this goal each and every day, it’s nice to have a month dedicated to the cause to bring it to the forefront of everyone’s … Continue reading

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Free Eye Exams in May for Service Animals

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists will provide free eye exams to service animals in May for their National Service Dog Eye Exam Event. In its fifth year, the event has led to the examination of over 10,000 service animals so far, … Continue reading

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In the News: Benefits and Drawbacks of Pet Insurance

Recently, the website Live Insurance News published an article on the benefits and drawbacks of pet insurance. I thought it was a good description of pet insurance from an unbiased party. The article gave some good facts and let the … Continue reading

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Trupanion Announces Coverage for Breeding Pets – An Industry First

March 27, 2012 — Trupanion, the second-largest and fastest growing pet insurance provider and cited as the best value in the industry according to a leading consumer research study, today announced an expansion in coverage to include breeding pets.  This … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Diets Improve Quality of Life

An article in this month’s Veterinary Practice News explains the benefits of therapeutic pet foods in the prevention and treatment of certain pet health problems. The article explains that manufacturers of therapeutic lines conduct extensive research on nutrition and the effect … Continue reading

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In the News: Purchase Pet Insurance Early

Recently Keloland Television reported on the importance of pet insurance and urged those who were interested in insuring their pets to do so early, before any pre-existing conditions presented themselves. The report followed veterinarian Dr. Dawn Dale of Dale Animal … Continue reading

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Trupanion Blog

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.