Archive for June, 2010

Top five tips for pet collar and leash safety

By: H.R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager There’s something exciting about picking out a collar and coordinating leash for your pet. Not only is the ensemble a fashion statement for you and your pooch (or kitty), but collars and leashes ensure pet health and safety—and depending upon where you live, it’s likely even the law [...]

Posted June 30th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  •  No Comments

Top five tips for Fourth of July Pet Health and Safety

By: Chryssa Rich Pets Best Insurance Marketing Associate If your neighborhood is anything like mine, the booms and bangs of the Fourth of July celebration start a week before the official holiday. Every summer, pet owners are told to be mindful of pet health and safety during this holiday. By following the simple tips below, [...]

Posted June 28th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , ,  •  No Comments

Top five reasons you need pet insurance for an indoor cat

Pet Insurance allows cat owners to budget for their cats’ care & provides peace of mind in the case of pet health emergencies & unexpected illnesses.

Posted June 24th, 2010 under Pet Health Insurance Tags: , , , ,  •  1 Comment

Pet Health Myths

By: Chryssa Rich Pets Best Insurance Marketing Associate On the Pets Best Insurance Facebook page, we recently asked pet owners to share the most bizarre pet health advice they’ve ever heard. Today, we’re taking some of those responses and busting the myths for good. MYTH: Pour motor oil on a dog to cure mange or [...]

Posted June 22nd, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , , , ,  •  1 Comment

What happens during a pet health care exam?

By Dr. Jack Stephens, DVM Pets Best Insurance President Pets are dependent on their human counterparts and need routine and wellness care to ensure optimum pet health. Unlike humans, pets cannot talk or communicate when they have an ache, pain or illness. Instead, they might let out the occasional whimper or simply remain quiet, which [...]

Posted June 18th, 2010 under Veterinary Medicine Tags: , , , , , ,  •  2 Comments

How much should I feed my pet, Doc? | Pet Insurance

A few changes make a big difference in pet health. Keep an eye on your pet’s health & they will also ensure you will be healthier & happier.

Posted June 15th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , , ,  •  2 Comments

Surprising summertime pet health dangers

Pet Health problems caused by Foxtails can be prevented by brushing & inspecting your pet & keeping grassy areas well manicured, to ensure that Foxtails don’t grow.

Posted June 11th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , , ,  •  2 Comments

Dog Health Care – Protective dogs: endearing or problematic?

By: Chryssa Rich Pets Best Insurance Marketing Associate I adopted my dog Jayda about six weeks ago, after I began working for a pet insurance company. We bonded quickly and within days, people were already commenting on how much she seemed to love me. Almost overnight, our bond got a little too serious. At the [...]

Posted June 10th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , ,  •  1 Comment

Top five boating tips for pet health and safety

By: Donna Cejalvo Pets Best Insurance Director of Partner Programs Now that Memorial Day has come and gone and our boat is prepped for the upcoming summer, our weekends will be spent enjoying the clear waters and warm summer sun on the lake with our dogs Piper and Dodger. Piper, our sweet Pit Bull, must [...]

Posted June 8th, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , , , ,  •  1 Comment

Treat your significant other like a dog to improve your relationship

By: H.R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager Dr. Suzanne Phillips thinks people often treat their pets better than their spouses. While dog and cat health care, emotional demands and physical needs are often readily met by owners—they often neglect to provide the same for their human counterpart. In her article on PsychCentral, the psychologist argues [...]

Posted June 3rd, 2010 under Pets General Tags: , ,  •  No Comments