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Special considerations for Special Needs

Jul

3

2013

While all dogs progress to becoming seniors, some tend to just get some greys, and other dogs seem to get every single aging ailment possible. Suddenly, your happy-go-lucky pouncing pup is now a poster dog for veterinary clinics “ageing and special needs animals” campaigns. Failing eyesight, sore joints and even some accidents are all common ...

Age is not a disease!

May

24

2013

Every day we have new customers call us, saying their dog is having mobility issues, their cat needs an amputation, or they just need some assistance. Every day, I have people tell me “He’s 14, I know thats old”. I always ask people “does he still look at you the same? Does his tail wag, ...

Your pet keeps you healthy

May

24

2013

We’ve written a lot about pets and their health. How to keep them healthy, how to prevent them from being unhealthy, how to maintain their health once they get older, how to do a wellness check, and how to cope with an animal whose very unhealthy. How do pets affect our health? Good question. Basic ...

Snout to Tail Wellness Assessment

May

22

2013

Keeping your pet happy and healthy is the number one priority for pet owners. We buy the best toys, take them to the vet for check ups, and exercise with them; everything and anything we can do to help our furry friends. Since prevention is a key stage in your pets well being, our friends ...

Whats’ needed to know about adopting a Special Needs Dog

May

17

2013

What you need to know before adopting a Special Needs Dog A Special Needs dog is any dog that requires help or assistance doing the things that other dogs can do without help. Like humans, special needs in dogs may be a physical or mental disability. The term special needs can cover a wide range ...

Trupanions coverage of Mobility Devices

May

13

2013

Trupanion offers coverage for orthotics, prosthetics, and carts under core coverage. These assistive devices help disabled pets live a happy, normal life. Pet owners are always looking for ways to provide the best quality of care and quality of life for their pets. When a crisis strikes, resulting in a disabled pet, mobility devices are ...

Clues to Detecting Pain and the Aging process of your animals 1

May

11

2013

To protect themselves from predators, animals naturally hide their pain. Your dog may be suffering even though she isn’t showing obvious signs. Observing your dog’s behavior is vital to managing his or her pain. To help you understand your dogs body language: Abnormal chewing habits– If your dog is showing abnormal chewing habits, such as ...

Car Safety Pet Tips

May

9

2013

With the Summer getting close, it will soon be road trip season and more vacationers are choosing to include their pets in the adventure. While we have all heard how crucial it is for us to buckle up, we may not always realize the importance of car safety for our animal companions. Whether you’re going ...

Top 10 Pet Insurance Tips

May

5

2013

Interested in choosing a pet health coverage plan, but feeling the effects of information-overload? Employ these tips as convenient checkpoints along your journey. 1. Learn about the prevailing characteristics of your pet’s breed. In doing so, you will become educated on their most common health issues – an important awareness to possess as you seek out ...

Senior Dogs

May

3

2013

Curious to see when you puppy is no longer a puppy, and is in fact considered a senior? The old classic “one human year equals seven dog years” is an easy way to calculate and relate to your dog’s age, but isn’t the most accurate. Large breed dogs (i.e. Great Danes) are considered a senior at ...