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What Your Dog’s Breed Says About You

What does your dog’s breed say about you? According to new research, your choice of dog breed reflects your personality, Live Science reports. Researcher Lance Workman at Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom was interested in human personality traits … Continue reading

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Completing My Family: How My Dog Chose Me

The following post was written by Jordan Rubin, Trupanion’s new Manager of Communication. Jordan shares his story of how his handsome dog Lazlo joined his family. My wife and I had wanted to get a puppy for quite some time. … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Tips to Helping Pacify your Dog’s Anxieties

The following is a guest post by Susan Wells. Susan is from insurance quotes, she writes on topics including health/car/life insurance, mortgage, real estate. An anxiety attack—while this disorder is something that is commonly associated with humans, your furry friend can … Continue reading

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Storm’s Hip Dysplasia and Hydrotherapy

Storm is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever who was enrolled with Trupanion as a puppy. She is now about 11 months old and has been undergoing treatment for hip dysplasia, which was diagnosed when she was just four months old. Storm … Continue reading

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Pet Got Skunked? How To Kick The Odor

Spring is here, the weather is getting warmer, and that means that pets and pet owners alike are spending more time outside. However, the increased time spent outdoors equals an increased risk of getting skunked! Skunk spray is very oily … Continue reading

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Shelter Cats Create iPad Artwork

A recent article on Yahoo! Shine describes one very unique way that a shelter is raising money. SpcaLA’s Companion Animal Village & Education Center was recently visited by Animal Planet’s film crews to be featured in their “Must Love Cats” … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Backyard Safety

The following is a guest post from Ashley Spade. Ashley, in addition to being Sir Winston Pugsalot the First’s favorite human, is a blogger and law student. She volunteers at her local pug rescue in between studying and training for … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Caring for a Paralyzed Dog

This guest post was written by Gayle Hickman, who writes for the pet advice website PetsAdviser.com. She writes health and behavior articles about both dogs and cats. Canine paralysis can be one of the most challenging disabilities for pet owners … Continue reading

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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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Healthy Snack Choices For Pets

Many pet owners like to show their pets love and affection with lots of treats. While it’s fun to reward our pets and watch them enjoy a tasty snack, it isn’t always good for their waistlines. But wait, there is … Continue reading

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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.