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brushing up on dental health: petplan pet insurance on routine dental visits

Posted by Dr. Rebecca Jackson on May 01 2013
Staff Veterinarian of Petplan

We talk a lot about dental health when we talk about how pet parents can take the best care of their four-legged friends. It might seem a little silly at first, but the tooth, I mean truth, of the mat...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a primer on syringomyelia in dogs

Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 30 2013
Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Syringomyelia is a neurologic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. By far, the most common dog breed affected by syringomyelia is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, but other small dogs can a...
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hyperthyroidism in cats part 3: petplan pet insurance on hyperthyroidism related diseases

Posted by Dr. Rebecca Jackson on April 29 2013
Staff Veterinarian of Petplan

As I have alluded to throughout the previous blogs on hyperthyroidism and treatments for hyperthyroidism in cats, there is more to talk about when we are discussing hyperthyroidism in feline friends. Le...
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petplan pet insurance presents: top 10 tips for spring pet safety

Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 26 2013
Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

After a particularly cold winter, I am so very happy that Spring has sprung! People and pets alike are dusting off their winter cobwebs and getting ready for warmer weather. Spring brings its own part...
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on track: petplan pet insurance on gps units for pets

Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 25 2013
Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

If you’re a regular reader of the Vets for Pets blog, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of microchips for pets. Microchips are a type of permanent identification for your pet, sho...
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extracurricular activities: petplan pet insurance on the benefits of flyball and agility

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

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

Posted by Dr. Rebecca Jackson on April 18 2013
Staff Veterinarian of Petplan

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

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"

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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