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petplan pet insurance presents: bathroom etiquette for cats and their humans

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 16 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
There’s no denying that cats are terrific pets.  They are self-sufficient, quiet and world class cuddlers. Of course they are opinionated, bossy and self centered too! Living with a cat is kind...
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hot, hot, hot: tips for avoiding heatstroke and keeping pets cool from petplan pet insurance

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 12 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
It was 102 degrees out a few days ago.  So hot that even my shivery little Chihuahua, normally a dedicated heat seeker, was panting.  Now, that’s hot! That kind of extreme heat is no j...
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in a heartbeat: petplan pet insurance takes a closer look at heart murmurs

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 05 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
This phrase always provokes a look of fear and concern from pet owners.  More than once I have seen it produce tears.  But I am quick to point out that a heart murmur is not necessarily the si...
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a pain in the neck (and back): tips for dealing with pet pain from petplan pet insurance

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on August 03 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
I’m sure that most of us have experienced a stiff neck or back pain at some point in our adult lives. ( I know I have!)  If you have had neck or back pain before, you’re familiar with...
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petplan pet insurance presents: heartworm of the matter - understanding heartworm disease in pets

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 27 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
I’ve never been inspired to write a blog by a mosquito before. That is, until now. We were at the beach enjoying an evening walk by the ocean when the familiar whine and hum of these diabolical ...
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petplan pet insurance recommends pet parents protect their pets against rabies

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 23 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
We had a rabies scare in our office a few days ago. Again.  This time, it was an unvaccinated outdoor cat was brought in after developing neurologic signs that caused concern in two women and a small...
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petplan pet insurance presents: a sedentary life - pets and anesthesia

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 14 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
Yesterday, one of my colleagues voiced to me his frustration about the fear of sedation.  He wanted to sedate a dog in order to properly flush its badly infected ears.  This would be the medically...
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losing it: tips from petplan pet insurance to help pets unpack the pounds

  • Dr. Nina
  • Posted by Dr. Nina Mantione on July 08 2010
    Staff Veterinarian and Underwriting Support of Petplan
We’ve all heard the expression “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” But what about “man’s best friend?”  A patient of mine, Lola, lives with a lo...
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uncommon beauty: petplan pet insurance takes a look at the vizsla

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on June 21 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
Every Monday here at Petplan, I receive a list of the week’s more unusual pet insurance claims. This week, two of these jumped out at me because they were for a relatively unusual breed: the Vi...
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petplan pet insurance presents: those genes look good on you - a look at the border collie

  • Jules
  • Posted by Jules Benson on June 07 2010
    VP Veterinary Services of Petplan
A common question asked of me (and I suspect all vets) by friends, family and complete and utter strangers is, “What breed of dog would you get, if you had a choice?” Now, my normal answer is a ...
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