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From the clinic to the dog park and beyond, Petplan's vet experts break pet health advice down into byte-sized bites.

puppy recovering from spaying
October 15, 2019
does pet insurance cover spaying and neutering?
Fixed. Spayed. Neutered. No matter what you call it, chances are your veterinarian has recommended the procedure for your family’s newest addition. While pet parents view neutering as a rite of…
dog undergoing surgery | pet insurance and surgery costs
October 10, 2019
does pet insurance cover surgery?
Preparing your pet for surgery may feel overwhelming and scary. Whether you know ahead of time or a sudden turn of events mandates it, the cost of surgery can be difficult to afford. Here, we guide…
bishop and ash | pet insurance review
October 8, 2019
pet insurance review: bishop
A common misconception is that kittens and puppies don’t need pet insurance as much as older pets. But as one Petplan policyholder recently discovered, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pick…
pet insurance for senior cats
October 3, 2019
pet insurance for older cats
From welcoming your cat home to watching their fur turn grey, it can be difficult to see your pet age, especially since they grow older more quickly than we do. According to the Feline Advisory…
Obesity in pets | How to help pet's lose weight | Pet obesity awareness day
October 3, 2019
trim the fat on pet obesity awareness day
Updated October 2, 2019 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day held in early October every year, and that makes it the perfect time to talk about this growing problem. Not only is nearly half of the…
pet insurance and pre-existing conditions
October 1, 2019
pet insurance and pre-existing conditions
Pre-existing conditions in pets can be confusing to understand, especially when seeking pet insurance coverage. Many people believe that if a pet has a pre-existing condition they cannot get any…