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extracurricular activities: petplan pet insurance on the benefits of flyball and agility

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 24 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Now that warmer weather is approaching, you may be looking for some new activities that you and your dog can enjoy together. If organized activities are right up your alley, you may want to consider tra...
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close to home: petplan pet insurance on indoor cats and parasites

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 23 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
If you think your strictly indoor cat is safe from parasites, think again. Both external and internal parasites can affect your indoor cat, even if he never puts a paw outside!    Fleas Fleas...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a primer on hyperthroidism treatments for cats

In a previous blog, we discussed the basics of hyperthyroidism in cats. Today, we are going to discuss some of the treatment options for hyperthyroidism.  First and foremost, how do pet pare...
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all curled up: petplan pet insurance on snake bites and pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 16 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Spring has my mind wandering outdoors, thinking of the many wonderful hikes I used to share with my beloved dog, Katie, who sadly recently passed away. While I miss her terribly, I also look back fondly on ...
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when the diagnosis is cancer: petplan pet insurance offers an excerpt from dr. nancy kay's "speaking for spot"

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on April 16 2013
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
While veterinary medicine has improved the quality of life for our best friends afflicted with cancer, for pet parents, dealing with the diagnosis can be a difficult hurdle to climb. No one knows this bette...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a primer on cystic and pigmentary uveitis

Ever wonder who your veterinarian turns to when they have a problem with their own pet, and they are unable to treat the situation? In all honesty, this is not a comfortable place for most vets, as we ten...
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false alarm: petplan pet insurance looks at pseudopregnancy in female pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 11 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Our female four-legged friends are subject to an odd phenomenon called pseudopregnancy, or false pregnancy. Any dog or cat that has not been spayed can be affected, though dogs are affected much more of...
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a tail to tell: petplan pet insurance on broken tails in cats

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 08 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
One of my favorite parts of spring is being able to open the windows and let in some fresh air, and both of my cats agree. In the spring, you’re very likely to find them abandoning their favorite ...
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a frog in the throat: petplan pet insurance on bufo toad poisoning

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 05 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Toads – like other things that creep, crawl, fly, or jump – can be irresistible to dogs and cats, who just can’t fight the urge to pounce on them. While many toads are harmless, Bufo...
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bedding down: petplan pet insurance discusses pets sleeping in the bed

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 04 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
You know that you should let sleeping dogs lie, but should you let them lie in your bed?  As a veterinarian, I know that the best sleeping place for a dog is on the floor, either in a crate or...
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