Tag Archives: protecting your pet

Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Congestive Heart Failure

Smudge is a 6-year-old cat who has been through a lot in the last few years. Most recently, she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure or CHF is when the heart does not efficiently pump blood throughout … Continue reading

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Special Care for Flat-Faced Dogs

Do you or someone you know have a brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog? Flat-faced breeds have more difficulty breathing and cooling down because of the anatomy of their heads. The design of the head actually allows water to evaporate more quickly off … Continue reading

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Pet Travel Tips: By Car

Summer is only weeks away and many of us are marking our calendars for special road-trips to visit family, friends, and fun places! Traveling with your pet can be very fun, however it is important to plan ahead and pack … Continue reading

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Springtime Pet Hazards

The weather is getting nicer which means our pets are getting outside more. There are a few things all pet parents should keep in mind when letting pets roam outside more regularly to ensure the pet’s health and safety. There … Continue reading

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Dog Breaks Leg, and Another One

Felix is a curious little Yorkie so it’s a good thing his owners recently signed him up for a pet insurance policy with Trupanion. Shortly after he passed his waiting period for accidents (which is 5 days, counting the day … Continue reading

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National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

May 8 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, and that’s this Saturday! This weekend, your task is to make sure that you are extra prepared in case of any kind of emergency. You can start by creating a pet-friendly emergency … Continue reading

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'Bye to Cato

I am currently one of the few people working for Trupanion who does not live with a pet.  Until a couple of months ago, I had a really great Pixie-Bob named Cato, who would have been six in June.  He was … Continue reading

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Cost Benefits of Cat Insurance

Cat insurance is affordable with Trupanion. Average price is around $20 dollars. With that you can probably afford not going out just once. Continue reading

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Is Your Garden Pet-Safe?

As spring comfortably settles in, more of us are getting outside to garden. This usually means that our pets are spending more time outdoors as well. Pet owners, please always be cautious of the plants in yours and your neighbors’ … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Entropion

Molson the dog has been dealing with eye problems for the past year and a half including Entropion issues with both eyes for the last three months. He recently had surgery to fix the issue and it was not cheap, … 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.