Diagnosis: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) Total claims: $664 | Healthy Paws reimbursed: $597 Policy option: $250 yearly deductible | 90 percent Ragnar is a 3-year-old male French Bulldog, who pet parent Adrian said is funny and unusually athletic for a Frenchie. “If he’s not sleeping, he wants to play, or is following me around to help me with… Read More

Ask any person with osteoarthritis and they’ll tell you that it hurts. Dogs would tell you the same thing if they could talk. Even if your best friend can’t tell you he’s in pain, you’re pretty likely to notice if your pooch is acting like his joints are aching. One way you can help him… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on December 10, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM Ear infections in dogs are common. There are three main types of canine ear infections: otitis externa (infection of the external ear), otitis media (infection of the middle ear), and otitis interna (infection of the inner ear). Otitis externa is especially common in dogs… Read More

There’s been a lot of buzz about telemedicine in the human health world. As a departure from the typical approach to receiving medical care, telemedicine offers patients a way to “see” a doctor without having to take time out of a busy day to go to the doctor’s office. Wouldn’t it be nice if our… Read More

While Chihuahuas have a reputation as nervous, shaky dogs, they typically only shake if they have a good reason. That reason can be physiological or emotional, so if you notice that your tiny friend has a case of the shivers, take stock of both his environment and his general behavior. By giving him the care… Read More

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month is observed in November. More pets are diagnosed with cancer each year, but there are advances being made in animal healthcare when it comes to early detection and treatment. Educate yourself on the signs of cancer and what the treatment options are. The Healthy Paws plan covers cancer treatment as… Read More

In the United States, pet obesity has been following human obesity trends, meaning that the number of overweight or obese dogs and cats have been increasing over the years. How much do pet parents know about pet obesity? We partnered with fresh dog food provider, Ollie, to conduct a survey. Here’s what we learned: 49%… Read More

It’s prime mushroom season and that means keeping your dogs from consuming any wild mushrooms. While only a few are toxic, it’s best to keep pets from all mushrooms. Here are the ones to be especially aware of. If you suspect mushroom poisoning, get your dog to the vet immediately…. Read More

A distraught pet parent rushes into the emergency veterinary clinic, carrying his Golden Retriever in his arms. His dog collapsed suddenly at home and is not doing well. What happened? It is possible that this Golden Retriever has hemangiosarcoma, which is a very aggressive cancer in dogs. Hemangiosarcomas can seemingly strike without warning, leaving dogs… Read More

Recently there have been reports of deadly side effects of certain flea and tick medications. While all drugs come with side effects, some side effects reported as a result of taking flea and tick medications have been more severe. Most dogs and cats do not have notable reactions to flea and tick medications. If you… Read More

If you’re a dog parent, you probably know about heartworm disease. Your veterinarian has stressed the importance of year-round heartworm prevention and annual heartworm testing to keep your dog heartworm-free. Given how much the veterinary community has championed heartworm prevention for years, you’d think that the disease wouldn’t be a big problem. But it is…. Read More