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petplan pet insurance presents: parvovirus - the vaccination and socialization conundrum

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on January 11 2011
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Canine parvovirus, or “parvo” as it is commonly called, is one of the most significant health threats to puppies. It is also the cause of much confusion among new pet owners. So, what is parvo...
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hips don't lie: a primer on hip dysplasia from petplan pet insurance

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on January 04 2011
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
  I received a question from one of our policyholders not long ago about their new puppy, Gunther. Gunther is a purebred German Shepherd.  Like all purebred German Shepherds, the policyholder k...
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petplan pet insurance presents: get healthy - a new year resolution

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 31 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
It’s that time of year again – the time when resolutions are made. Usually, much to the pleasure of fitness clubs around the world, most resolutions involve shedding a few pounds. But not only...
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forgetaboutit: petplan pet insurance examines cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 28 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
So it’s normal for us to be a little forgetful as we get older, right? While Fido isn’t going to forget where he put your car keys, he may start to have problems remembering to tell you he...
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hearty matter: petplan pet insurance on degenerative valve disease

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 24 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Just like us, our pets are at greater risk of heart disease as they age. And while the majority of human heart disease is caused by blockage of blood flow to the muscle of the heart itself (ischemic heart d...
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petplan pet insurance presents: when holiday treats are not so sweet

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 21 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Cakes, pies, cookies… no wonder Santa goes from house to house during the holidays (although we still don’t know how he fits down those chimneys). Fatty foods can do more than spoil your pet&...
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all that glitters is not good: holiday pet safety tips from petplan pet insurance

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 17 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
   It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The halls are decked with boughs of holly, lighted reindeer dance on the rooftop, and your pet is helping hang the stockings (or at least seeing...
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petplan pet insurance presents: plants - the naughty and the not so naughty

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 10 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Before you deck the halls (and rails, and stairs, and every other place imaginable) with flowers and plants this holiday season, you may want to know why some of your favorite foliage may actually be a disa...
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when you gotta go: petplan pet insurance examines incontinence in pets

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 07 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
When I see older pets for wellness visits, I find it’s a great opportunity to talk about what problems we might expect in the coming years and how to be best prepared. One of the problems I bring up, ...
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thirst for more: petplan pet insurance takes a look at chronic renal failure

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on December 03 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Some things just weren’t designed to last forever. No, I’m not talking about your dishwasher! I’m referring to the kidneys of our companion animals and, more specifically, our feline fri...
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