By: H.R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager Hey all you cat owners—did you know that August 16 to August 22 is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Week? Because cats generally don’t display signs of disease as clearly as other animals, cat owners can easily miss cat health issues. According to the Chicagonow.com website, [...]

By: Dr. Jack L. Stephens, DVM Pets Best Insurance President Although it’s not a condition humans typically associate with animals, cancer is becoming more and more prevalent in our pets. The increase in cancer is possibly due to the fact that our pets are living longer, thanks to the sophisticated diagnostic tools now available to [...]

By: H.R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager When it comes to strapping your pup into a car, pet owners are split. Some think doggie seat belts are a great idea to protect pet health and ensure safety, while others think the devices could be problematic or just another restraint they’ll have to teach their dogs [...]

By: Chryssa Rich Pets Best Insurance Marketing Associate One of the activities I look forward to most this summer is camping with my newly adopted dog, Jayda. It’s been an adventure for both of us! When “roughing it” together, you can ensure the pet health and safety of your four-legged friend by keeping these top [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

By: H. R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager Pet owner Julie Fukuhara, of Palo, Alto, CA, said her dog Turbo (a “Puggle” who is a crossbreed between a Pug and a Beagle) began acting strangely one evening. “He was walking a little wobbly,” she said of her floppy-eared-pooch. Although she was initially worried about Turbo, [...]

By: H. R. Pets Best Insurance Editorial Manager You’re driving along in your car, rocking out to Guns n’ Roses, (or something equivalent) when all of the sudden a scraggly-looking dog darts across the road. Maybe you’re already late for work, or in a hurry to get home. Either way you’re not sure what to [...]

When my wife and I were newlyweds we adopted a rescued puppy—a tiny white ball of fluff that eventually grew to be a very smart, loyal Australian Shepherd. While he was still young, though, he contracted parvo and had to spend a week at the vet clinic. We almost lost him and were thrilled when [...]