Pet Health Insurance
Canine (Dog) Coccidiosis is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by a one-celled organism called coccidia. Infection is usually mild, but can be damaging or life threatening to newborn animals or any animal with a weak immune system. CAUSES OF CANINE COCCIDIOSIS: Immature coccidian, called oocysts, are passed in the stool of an infected [...]
Dog life jackets and vests save lives Life jackets are required for people who are boating, but what about your canine companion? Dogs often accompany their owners to the lake, river and beach for recreational outings. The family pet is at the same risk that their owners are if there is a boating accident. Many [...]
Dog Ticks Control and Treatment If you are a dog owner, you should take steps to prevent your pet from getting ticks. Ticks or tick pests can be hazardous to your pet’s health. Ticks carry over a dozen diseases that they can pass to a dog. Ticks or tick pests could transmit Lyme disease to [...]
Your dog’s dental care is a very important part of keeping your pet happy and healthy. The average cost of a professional cleaning is between $50-$500 depending on the size of your pet, condition of their teeth, and if there are any major concerns like gingivitis, cavities, etc. You can help lower the cost of [...]
Equine Medical Insurance For many horse and pony owners, any type of equine medical issue or surgery can result in massive costs. It can be extremely difficult to pay for horse veterinary bills, particularly where major illnesses or conditions are concerned, and unfortunately, some horse owners aren’t able to afford procedures and medications that would [...]
There’s a series at Animal Planet, Confessions: Animal Hoarding. Is animal hoarding helping the animals or hurting them? Anyone that has ever stopped into an animal shelter has experienced the feeling of despair and helplessness in the animals’ eyes. I’ve volunteered at shelters before and it’s something I wish everyone would do more of. It [...]
Pet owners should be happy to know that high levels of care for your beloved pet is possible due to the dramatic advancements made in the field of veterinary medice. However, because of the complexity of the modernized treatments used on dogs and cats, the costs can be high indeed. One way to be sure [...]
With the escalating cost of medical care for your dog or cat, pet insurance may be the best thing you can do for your furry friends. For most of us our dog or cat means almost as much to us as any other family member. Protecting the health of your pet is a high priority. [...]
