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all in the genes: petplan pet insurance looks at how inherited diseases happen

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 21 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Recently, a curious pet parent submitted a very important (and complicated) question: Why are some breeds more prone to inherited disease than others? I’ll do my best to explain, though you’ll h...
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the villainous virus: petplan pet insurance looks at parvovirus in puppies

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 18 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Some conditions that we see in the veterinary clinic tend to be seasonal – allergies, for example. While spring ushers in litters of adorable puppies and kittens, often it also brings with it ou...
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size matters: petplan pet insurance looks at size-specific canine hereditary conditions

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 16 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
The Guinness Book of World Records has quite a few interesting (to say the least) statistics, but of course, my favorite entries involve our furry friends. I recently came across an article that gave me t...
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walk this way: petplan pet insurance looks at wobbler disease in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 14 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Recently, we discussed intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs and focused on disc herniations that occur in the spine located between the front and hind limbs. In this blog, we’ll address the kind...
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spiny situation: petplan pet insurance takes a closer look at intervertebral disc disease

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 11 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a common condition affecting dogs. Intervertebral discs are cushions between the bones in the spine. They act like shock absorbers and allow for mobility of the s...
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take heart: petplan pet insurance advises pet parents to protect their best friends from heartworm

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 10 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
It’s starting to warm up all over the country. Warmer temperatures bring mosquitoes back into our lives, and with them comes your pet’s risk of contracting heartworms. Accordi...
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one of a kind: petplan pet insurance celebrates be kind to animals week

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 07 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
May 6-12 is “Be Kind to Animals Week.” The American Humane Association came up with this idea in 1915 to celebrate the human-animal bond and, of course, encourage kindness toward animals. Fo...
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diamond dog food salmonella outbreak infects 14

I’ve written about this before, but the latest news is a serious reminder that humans can get sick from pet food. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 14 individuals ha...
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out of joint: petplan pet insurance looks at arthritis in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 02 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Today, we’ll take a look at a condition that many pets – just like people! – struggle with as they get older: arthritis. Arthritis, simply put, is inflammation of the joints. There are ...
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emergency response: petplan pet insurance offers tips for understanding a veterinary emergency

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on May 01 2012
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
As a veterinarian, I have the luxury of not having to wonder “Should I call the vet?” regarding potential health issues that may crop up in my pets. But as a mom of a toddler, I feel all p...
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