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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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in case of emergency: pet first aid tips from petplan pet insurance

In a perfect world, our four-legged family members would never experience pain, illness or injury. Unfortunately, our pets can be afflicted with illnesses and injuries that are all too real. A previou...
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wild thing: petplan pet insurance on helping overexcited pets calm down

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 27 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
What do you do with a dog who just won’t settle down? The dog who jumps all over when a friend arrives at the house, or the pup at the picnic who constantly pesters you to throw the Frisbee? I think ...
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nothing to cough at: a primer on pneumonia from petplan pet insurance

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 25 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Recently, my 2-year-old son had a runny nose, which turned into a cough, which quickly turned him into a feverish, lethargic child. A visit to the pediatrician revealed that what started out as a “min...
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hear and now: petplan pet insurance investigates deafness in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 20 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Having covered pet blindness in a previous blog, today I'm following up with a blog dedicated to deafness in our furry friends, as the two issues are somewhat linked as far as pet parent worries are c...
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out of breath: petplan pet insurance clears the air on kennel cough in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 19 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
It’s hard to think about spring break with winter weather still affecting most of us, but it is right around the corner. If you’re traveling during these approaching warmer months and you ...
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canned response: petplan pet insurance on the benefits of feeding cats canned food

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 18 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
When it comes to feeding our feline friends, many veterinarians are now recommending a diet consisting wholly of canned food, as opposed to dry kibble. As carnivores, cats aren’t built to handle...
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pancreas problems: petplan pet insurance on insulinoma in pets

  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on March 14 2013
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
We’ve talked about the important role that the pancreas plays in the body before, but it’s been a while, so here’s a little refresher before we get to the subject at hand. The pancre...
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a fishy situation: petplan pet insurance on salmon poisoning in dogs

Let’s begin with a little story… While out on a hike along the Oregon coast, Bailey, the most lovable canine companion a person has ever met, bounded ahead of his parents and was pla...
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