chat.
home / pet health + safety / healthy bytes / vets for pets blog

petplan pet insurance takes a look at seizures in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 27 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Seizures in our pets can be a terrifying thing to witness. Knowing the facts behind seizures or what causes them may help you fare better through such a scary event.   Seizures are the most common ne...
Read More | Comments (1)

into the great wide open: tips for safe summer travel from petplan pet insurance

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 24 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Summer time is upon us, and for many people, summer is the season for travel.  From the redwood forest to the gulf stream waters, this land was definitely meant to be seen, but if you’re any...
Read More | Comments (0)

beat the summer heat - petplan pet insurance on hot weather hazards

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 22 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
While yesterday was technically the first day of summer, many of us have already experienced weather that has been less spring-like and more like the dog days of deep summer. Below are some common...
Read More | Comments (0)

the old dog's new tricks: petplan pet insurance on cognitive dysfunction

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 20 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
My beloved dog, Katie, turned 13 this month. She is obviously getting up there in years, and I’ve noticed some changes in her over the past several months.  Her sleep patterns have changed--she s...
Read More | Comments (0)

petplan pet insurance pets at work pledge

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on June 17 2011
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
It is a given that anyone who works at Petplan is pet crazy. So it is only natural that pets are not just welcome at Petplan but cherished.   However, to ensure a harmonious and safe wor...
Read More | Comments (0)

petplan pet insurance presents: appetite for destruction - pets and pica

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 15 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Having a pet means accepting a few givens: your house and possessions will become covered in pet hair (or drool, depending on your pet), your schedule will revolve around letting your dog out to go potty an...
Read More | Comments (0)

petplan pet insurance celebrates adopt a shelter cat month with tips for new kitty parents

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 13 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, so if you are considering a feline addition to the family, now is the time to do it!  Many shelters offer deep discounts to their already affordable adoption rat...
Read More | Comments (0)

the heat is on: petplan pet insurance on how to avoid heat stroke in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 10 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Summer is a fun time for everyone, including our pets. We all get out of the house, playing at the pool, beach, or lake, or simply hanging out in the backyard with a barbecue and beverage. But, just li...
Read More | Comments (0)

petplan pet insurance offers advice for making kittys trip to the vet less stressful

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 08 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
As a veterinarian, I recommend annual exams for all pets, including cats. As a cat pet parent, however, I recognize that taking a cat to the vet is much easier said than done.  I hear it all the time f...
Read More | Comments (0)

petplan pet insurance presents: the good, the bad and the mangy

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 06 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Surely everyone has heard the term “mangy mutt” to describe an unthrifty or unattractive dog (is there really such a thing?). But the word “mange” actually describes a medical c...
Read More | Comments (0)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
quote top
quote bottom
our vet bloggers
  • Meet the panel
  • Meet the panel
  • Meet the panel
  • Meet the panel
  • Meet the panel
  • Meet the panel
Dr. Jules BensonVP, Veterinary Services of Petplan
vet tip of the week

Visit your vet at least once a year to keep your pet protected from preventable diseases.
* click on asterisk in text for additional information.
recent claims paid
$969.70, paid 3/7/2013 for Alice, Mixed Breed for Anemia (General)
$928.96, paid 3/7/2013 for Charlie, Poodle - Standard for Dermatitis
$1,384.81, paid 3/7/2013 for Juan, Australian Cattle Dog for Foreign Body Ingestion
$1,849.98, paid 3/7/2013 for Archie, Beagle for Mass
$670.56, paid 3/7/2013 for Darla Bleu, Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 70lb) for Conditions Causing Vomiting
$5,689.52, paid 3/7/2013 for Coco, Australian Shepherd for Hip Dysplasia
$1,225.60, paid 3/7/2013 for Friday, Domestic Shorthair for Hyperthyroid/Hyperthyroidism
$528.99, paid 3/7/2013 for Roluc, Mixed Breed for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
$865.32, paid 3/7/2013 for Topher, Weimaraner for Growths
$3,151.20, paid 3/6/2013 for Maverick, Siberian Husky for Foreign Body Ingestion
$1,893.86, paid 3/6/2013 for Kobe, Maltese for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
$3,000.00, paid 3/6/2013 for Benji, Mixed Breed Small ( up to 22lb ) for Intervertebral Disc Disease
$1,496.00, paid 3/6/2013 for Buck, American Pit Bull Terrier for Foreign Body Ingestion
$3,936.00, paid 3/6/2013 for Wyland, Great Dane for Gastric Torsion (Bloat)
$4,951.38, paid 3/6/2013 for Watson, Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 70lb) for Splenic Tumors
$4,155.20, paid 3/4/2013 for beaker, Rottweiler for Cruciate Ligament Tear/Rupture
$3,102.17, paid 3/4/2013 for Nahla, American Pit Bull Terrier for Conditions Causing Vomiting And Diarrhea
$2,644.05, paid 3/4/2013 for Kasey, Mixed Breed Large (71lb +) for Cruciate Ligament Tear/Rupture
$1,896.80, paid 3/4/2013 for Rex, Labrador Retriever for Cruciate Ligament Tear/Rupture
$1,858.66, paid 3/4/2013 for Karma, Greyhound for Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • social links
  • facebook
  • Follow us on Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • YouTube
  • blogs
  • LinkedIn
Privacy Policy  Sitemap

The information contained in this website is for illustrative purposes only and coverage under any pet insurance policy is expressly subject to the conditions, restrictions, limitations, exclusions and terms of the policy documentation issued by the insurer. Availability of this program is subject to each state's approval and coverage may vary by state.

Pet insurance policies are issued by AGCS Marine Insurance Company and administered by Fetch Insurance Services, LLC (Fetch Insurance Agency, LLC in Michigan), d/b/a Petplan (Petplan Insurance Agency, LLC in California). AGCS Marine Insurance Company, a member of the Allianz Group, is rated A+ by A.M. Best (2012).

Copyright © 2013 Fetch, Inc. All rights reserved.
McAfee SECURE sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams