Know your breed’s need before buying pet insurance

Pet insurance has been moving ahead by leaps and bounds and is increasingly being recommended in order to help to make it possible for pet owners to provide superior care for their companions, where that care would otherwise be too expensive to afford. Pet health insurance can cover everything from costly surgeries and medical treatments to prescription drugs. As the number of providers of pet insurance grows, it is also becoming more affordable, as competition is starting to play an important role in pricing. The primary decision that most pet…

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Pet insurance rates climb as a result of spoiled dogs

Pet owners who over feed their dogs are causing veterinary bills to skyrocket and, as a result, are forcing pet insurance rates to spike right along with them. Insurers of pets have reported that pet obesity – especially in dogs – is causing the animals to suffer from a number of unpleasant and expensive illnesses. Just as is the case with people, dogs suffer from many related conditions when they are overweight. However, because they are smaller than humans, the problems caused by the extra pounds are compounded and come…

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Bringing your dog to work day can boost creativity in the workplace

Take Your Dog to Work Day was started back in 1999, being sponsored by Petplan, a pet insurance company. On Friday, June 24th it will be that long awaited day again and many companies across the nation celebrate this day. It has been proven by the American Pet Products Manufactures Association that this event keeps a positive presence in the work place. According to a survey, a majority of workers feel that by having a pet within the workplace leads to a much more creative workplace. This, as well as…

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