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Pet health tops human wellness, say half of dog owners

December 21, 2018December 19, 2018 Nordstrom

Owners care more about the wellbeing of their companion animals than they do about their own. Pet health has become an astoundingly important issue in the lives of dog owners. In fact, a recent study showed that many dog owners care more about their animal’s wellness than their own. Half of dog owners specifically placed their canine’s health at a higher priority than their own health. The study findings showed that over half of dog owners placed pet health above their own personal health. Moreover, 62 percent of these pet…

Cat and dog obesity rate rises for seventh consecutive year

January 5, 2018January 3, 2018 Nordstrom

english bulldog dog obesity pet insurance

As pets become increasingly overweight, insurance claims connected to excess weight keep climbing. Among humans, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is weight loss, but the new cat and dog obesity rates should likely have pet owners doing the same for their furry family members. For the seventh straight year, the obesity rates among our most beloved pets are on the rise. Cat and dog obesity isn’t just a matter of the way they look. As is the case with people, obesity places them at risk of a…

Pet insurance can save your dog’s life, but so can prevention

October 6, 2012April 30, 2013

Things to consider when searching for pet insurance

Just because your animal is insured, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t lower your risk. Dogs bring a tremendous amount of joy to the lives of their families, and this companionship is worth everything to some people, which is why pet insurance can help them to make sure that they will never need to choose between their animal’s life and their financial wellbeing. However, coverage is no excuse for avoiding certain precautions that can avoid a claim. It is a good feeling to know that if you have to make…