By: Dr. Fiona Caldwell For Pets Best Insurance Nobody likes coming home to a mess their dog has created while they were away. Sometimes destructive behavior is due to boredom, but occasionally it goes deeper than that. It is estimated one in six dogs suffers from separation anxiety, a disorder causing dogs to panic when [...]

As a pet insurance company, we’re taking part in April’s month-long observation of “National Pet Month.” The week of April 18-24 is “National Pet ID Week.” Which is why this is an important time to note that only about 2% of cats and 15% of dogs who are lost are reunited with their owners. Here’s [...]

Posted by: HR For Pets Best Insurance Does the cost of veterinary care prevent you from getting your pet the healthcare it deserves? Lessen the expense with pet insurance. Pet insurance provides coverage for those accidents and illnesses that can leave us in financial trouble. If you want pet insurance to help with the cost [...]

By: Dr. Fiona Caldwell For Pets Best Insurance About two thirds of US households include at least one pet, and it’s no wonder why. Having a pet can provide so much joy, friendship and not to mention laughs! Studies have even demonstrated that having animals can keep you healthier, by encouraging exercise, providing companionship, and [...]

Oh Behave! Q&A with Pet Expert Arden Moore For Pets Best Insurance Q. My three cats seem to enjoy batting around toy mice and chasing the feathers on a wand toy. Why is their hunting instinct so strong after they have been domesticated for thousands of years? A. While we usually think of cats as [...]

By: Dr. Jack Stephens, DVM Pets Best Insurance President My teacup Chihuahua Torrey and I will soon be departing for the annual American Veterinary Association convention—not only has Torrey become a regular attendee, but she’s become quite the pet insurance promoter. Traveling with pets requires extra planning and cost, especially when traveling by air. Despite [...]

By: Dr. Jack Stephens, DVM Pets Best Insurance President The warm season will soon be upon us, and if you live somewhere with long winters (like I do) then you’ll be ready for it! However, if you often travel by vehicle with your pet, then you need to be aware that leaving your pet in [...]

By: H. R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager Is Fluffy biting your fiancé’s pant legs again? Does Priscilla persistently hiss when your boyfriend or girlfriend walks through the door? It’s not unusual for pets to take a dislike to someone new in your life— it’s not unusual either for that new someone to dislike your [...]

Hair everywhere–Is your house covered in pet fur, from your clothes to your furniture and carpets? 6 great tips help you combat pet shedding for good.

Sure, there have been plenty of amazing scientific advances in veterinary medicine, but what may be one of the most exciting new treatments is actually thousands of years old. Today, non-traditional medicine like acupuncture is becoming more popular than ever. Exactly how acupuncture works is uncertain, though clinical trials have actually shown its effectiveness. In [...]