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parvovirus in cats: petplan pet insurance looks at feline panleukopenia

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  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 15 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Most pet owners have heard of parvovirus in dogs, a dreaded, life-threatening gastrointestinal virus. Did you know that cats can get a parvovirus too?  This is not the same as the canine virus, b...
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listen to your (pet's) heart: petplan pet insurance looks at heart block in pets

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  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 13 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Did you know that dogs and cats can sometimes need pacemakers? It is rare, but there are pets who have some help to keep their hearts beating in a normal rhythm – including Emma, a 5-year-old Gr...
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getting a foothold on itchy feet: petplan pet insurance looks at allergic pododermatitis

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  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 07 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
The warmer months bring lazy days in the sun, trips to the beach and the incessant “lick, lick, lick” of a dog with itchy feet. Sound familiar? Because anyone who has ever lived with a dog...
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worming their way in, part three: petplan pet insurance reviews ringworm

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  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 03 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Our parasites series has previously touched on intestinal parasites and pests pet parents can get from four-legged family members. For this last blog, we'll wrap it up with another worm  – w...
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worming their way in, part two: petplan pet insurance looks at parasites people can get from pets

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 01 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
In the last blog, we looked at intestinal parasites overall, but a few of those nasty buggers are also dangerous to pet parents, as well. A few of the parasites mentioned are considered “zoon...
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worming their way in, part one: petplan pet insurance looks at intestinal parasites in pets

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 31 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
If you have ever had a puppy or a kitten or taken in a stray animal, you have likely had a run-in with intestinal worms.  Intestinal worms are just one type of parasites that very frequently take...
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an ounce of understanding: petplan pet insurance looks at ways to prevent dog bites

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 25 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Having a dog is one of the joys in life. Living with dogs can make us healthier, happier and maybe even longer-lived. But there is no denying that dog-inflicted bite wounds are a significant issue in the U...
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treating the tear: petplan pet insurance looks at treatment options for cruciate ligament tears

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 23 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Your vet has just told you that your dog has torn his cruciate ligament, a part of his knee (stifle) joint, located on his rear legs. Now it’s time to discuss treatment options. But first – y...
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the cloudy lens: petplan pet insurance offers a closer look at the differences between lenticular sclerosis and cataracts

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 18 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
  Have you ever noticed a cloudiness in the eyes of your older pet? A foggy appearance that occurs, not on the surface of the eye, but deeper within the internal structures? Your first thought may b...
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all in the family: petplan pet insurance takes a closer look at pets and kids

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 16 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
  As a mom to four children and several cats and dogs, I thought it would be fun to share some experiences I have had over the years. For parents of new babies Dogs will not bark, ever, until yo...
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