Every Rose Has its Thorn – You probably know how dangerous chocolate can be for household pets, but did you know flowers can also be dangerous? Popular Valentine's flowers such as carnations, daisies, daffodils, and tulips are just a few of the flowers known to be toxic to dogs and cats. You can find a full list of risky blooms on the ASPCA website.
Vets for Pets
(Our latest blogs to boost your pet health prowess!)
Brush up on Dental Care – February is Pet Dental Health Month, so now is a great time to reassess your pet's dental health with a visit to the veterinarian. Polls show that only 2% of pet owners brush their four-legged friends' teeth. Periodontal disease is easy to prevent - it can even be a treat! An independent dental test showed that dogs that ate the dental health treats Greenies® on a daily basis saw a 69% reduction in tartar and a 10.5% reduction in plaque. Get more tips to keep those chompers clean on our blog here and make sure the next pet kiss you get will be from a healthy mouth!
Sick as a dog – Did you know that dogs can get the flu too? In fact, up to 80% of dogs who come in contact with the H3N8 virus (the flu for dogs) become infected. Not all dogs that contract the virus will show symptoms, but they can still be carriers for the virus. Dr. Jules Benson talks about canine influenza and steps you can take to prevent it on our Petplan blog.
January Poll Results
This year, I resolve to improve my pet`s health by:
What resolution?: 49%
More walks : 43%
Organic pet food: 8%
Roll the Dice
Come on out to the Entertainment Capital of the World to visit the Petplan booth at the Western Veterinary Conference at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, February 14-18. Rock out with classic rock band Foreigner, laugh with comedian Bill Engvall, and learn how to protect your pets with Petplan!
Barking All the Way to the Bank
Petplan Chairman and entrepreneur Vernon Hill doesn't just know that dogs are man's best friend, he's banking on it. When Metro Bank opens its doors in London later this month, dogs will be as welcomed - and as pampered - as the customers. While their parents enjoy the types of conveniences that made Mr. Hill's previous venture, Commerce Bank, a huge success in the US, dogs will enjoy VIP perks such as delicious treats and fresh bowls of water. Read more about Mr. Hill's recipe for success in the dog-eat-dog world of banking here.
Claim to Please
Keeping your vet list up to date is easier than ever! Now, when you visit the claims portal, you can search for your vet by zip code or even just the practice name. The best part? Up-to-date vet information helps us process your claim even faster! Log-in and update your vet list today!
Vet Finder Coming Soon!
In the coming weeks we'll be launching a new feature on gopetplan.com to help you find a vet anywhere in the US. Purrfect for when you need a vet, stat.
Show Some Heart –Looking for the purrfect gift for your kitty this Valentine's Day? Pack up the pow with this pink, heart-adorned, quick-release, break-away buckle kitty collar.
A Tisket, a Tasket, What a Delicious Basket – Treat your pooch to some lovely treats this month with a Double Decker Bitesize Treat Basket. The basket features over three dozen preservative-free dog-friendly snacks that are beautifully delicious (and healthy too!)
Rambling Rose – This sweet-talking rose toy declares its love for your pet over and over with every squeeze. Durable plush toy says "I Love You" three times when squeezed (if only that worked for people!)
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Worthy of Honor
Worth Magazine recently recognized the Humane Society of the United States among its Elite List of 10 Most Fiscally Responsible Charities. HSUS was recognized for their efforts to combat animal cruelty and their amazing fundraising resources. See the entire list of recognized organizations, including hallmark organizations such as Teach for America and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, here.
Flying Solo
Need to travel separately from your pet and don't have anyone to handle your furry friend's departure? Contact a fee-based professional pet transporter (no, Jason "The Transporter" Statham does not count) such as Puppytravel.com or Petmovers.com to take your pet to the airport or handle the arrangements.
London Calling
Anyone who travels internationally knows the importance of a passport, but did you know your pet needs one as well? If you are traveling overseas your pet will need some documentation in his pet passport to travel, such as inoculation records or an international health certificate. Requirements vary from country to country. See what's required for a hop across the pond at Pettravel.com.
Hunting for Hope
The devastating earthquake in Haiti has made finding survivors extremely difficult, but thanks to a Border Collie named Hunter three girls trapped alive in the rubble were found and saved. Read more about Hunter's save and the organization responsible for training him, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.
Dog Tales
Learning to read aloud can be a scary task for kids, but anything is "paws-ible" when
you've got canine reading coaches. Learn how Eli, a Labrador retriever, and
Logan, an English mastiff, are making
the task a little easier for the sixth graders at Trailblazers Academy
in Connecticut.
"Healthy Pet!"
Tell us what you do to keep your pet healthy and you could win one of five Planet Dog balls featured in the latest issue of fetch! magazine.
January's Contest Winner
"Christmas was a fun but hectic this year, as it was the first time we hosted the entire family (BOTH sides!) at our new house. Unfortunately, with everybody coming and going, we lost track of Scooter, our two-year old Maltese. He just slipped out the door one afternoon. As soon as we noticed, we all piled into our cars and scoured the neighborhood, with no luck. We made flyers, called neighbors, and even paid to have an ad put in the local newspaper. Still no response. We were really worried, especially because it was very cold and the forecast was calling for snow.
Then, amazingly, a week after he went missing, a nice man showed up at our house with the best Christmas present ever - Scooter! Apparently, Scooter had been hiding out in a warm garage several miles away! How he got there, we'll never know.
Thankfully, we have our Scooter back, safe and sound. And thanks to our Petplan insurance, we were reimbursed for ALL of our advertising expenses as well!"
— Celine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
If you and your dog are interested in volunteering with Paw Partners, or would just like to learn more about the program, visit the program’s page at CHOP. Read more winners' stories at blog.gopetplan.com! >>
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