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on the cat walk: petplan pet insurance offers advice on training your cat to walk on a leash

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 18 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
In a previous blog, we discussed how nearly half of the adult dog and cat population struggles to stay at a healthy weight, and all the health concerns that come with those extra pounds. And one of th...
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get to the vet: petplan pet insurance looks at why cat parents shouldn’t neglect wellness visits

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 16 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
I cannot count the number of times pet owners have told me, “My cat is indoors only – she doesn’t need to go to the vet.” While your indoor cat is certainly safer from infectio...
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petplan pet insurance presents: the top 7 easiest ways to prevent illness

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 11 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
  An ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure – and sometimes, the same amount of cash! I get asked all the time about the best ways to keep pets healthy, so without further ado, here ar...
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battle of the bulge: petplan pet insurance trims the fat on pet obesity awareness day

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 10 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 10, and that makes it the perfect time to talk about this growing problem. Not only is nearly half of the adult dog and cat population overweight, but a f...
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water water everywhere: petplan pet insurance looks at polyuria and polydipsia in cats

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 05 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Whoever came up with the phrase, “It’s a dog’s life,” really should have considered a cat’s life first.  After all, my cats spend what seems like 23.5 hours a day cu...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a primer on world rabies day

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 27 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
World Rabies Day is September 28 – and did you know why? It is the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, the renowned scientist who helped develop the first rabies vaccine. This annual ...
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kitchen nightmare: petplan pet insurance takes a look at dangerous foods for pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 24 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
When you think of common pet toxins, you may think of things like antifreeze, strychnine and other potentially lethal poisons that can be maliciously given to a pet. But some equally toxic things may be...
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under attack: petplan pet insurance explains fiv in cats

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 20 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a virus that attacks a cat’s immune system, making them susceptible to secondary infections caused by common bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. ...
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to the bone: petplan pet insurance on palladia and bone cancer in dogs

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 17 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
There is new hope for dogs who have been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, or bone cancer. Palladia is a drug that was originally developed and approved for the treatment of canine Grade II and III mast cell...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a closer look at feline facial pruritis

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on September 12 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
For my cat, Godric, it started with a little redness around his eyes. Within a few days, his entire face looked inflamed, and I noticed him constantly rubbing his face with his paws. It wasn’t l...
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