The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
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The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
Addison’s Disease in Dogs
July 7th, 2018 by Healthy PawsDiagnosing a dog’s mysterious medical condition can be as difficult as an episode of doggie House M.D. (Dog House D.V.M?) Pets can’t tell us when they’re in pain, and even when we can read the signs right – excessive whining, lethargy, loss of appetite – we don’t know exactly what hurts. Even diagnostic tests can only reveal so… Read More
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Addison’s Disease in Dogs
07/07/2018 by Healthy PawsDiagnosing a dog’s mysterious medical condition can be as difficult as an episode of doggie House M.D. (Dog House D.V.M?) Pets can’t tell us when they’re in pain, and even when we can read the signs right – excessive whining, lethargy, loss of appetite – we don’t know exactly what hurts. Even diagnostic tests can only reveal so… Read More
July 7th, 2018 by Healthy Paws -
Keeping Pets Calm on Independence Day
07/02/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhile Independence Day is a time of great celebration for Americans, our cats and dogs might not be as happy about it; a table full of foods they can’t eat is a bummer, and big loud noises in the sky (and pops in the driveway) can be downright terrifying for our furry friends. While we… Read More
July 2nd, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Can Dogs Eat Chocolate?
07/01/2018 by Colleen WilliamsNo, dogs should not eat chocolate. While there is a spectrum of how much chocolate a dog can ingest without being poisoned, a good rule of thumb is to avoid any and all cocoa-based products. Most of us aren’t feeding our dogs chocolate, instead we often find that our pups have gotten into something they… Read More
July 1st, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Get to Know: Dogs2DogTags
06/28/2018 by Colleen WilliamsIn April 2018, the Healthy Paws Foundation announced the second run of our grant program, The Healthy Paws Rescue Race, funded through our “every quote gives hope” program. After six selected animal welfare organizations “raced” to the finish line, the foundation gave $50,000 total in grants: the organization that received the most votes won $20,000, second place… Read More
June 28th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Hiking With Your Dog
06/27/2018 by Healthy PawsHit the trail with your pup, but don’t forget these emergency hiking essentials!… Read More
June 27th, 2018 by Healthy Paws -
The Importance of Adopting Harder to Place Animals
06/26/2018 by Colleen WilliamsIf you’re a pet parent or even a prospective pet parent, you probably love animals and want to see them all find warm, safe homes. The thought of pets who are neglected, hungry, and frightened in a little cage is a huge emotional driver for people to adopt; however, many animals surrendered to shelters or… Read More
June 26th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Prevent Pet Suffocation
06/25/2018 by Colleen WilliamsA few years ago, Preventive Vet started a campaign to address pet suffocation via plastic bags because it lacked awareness among pet parents until it was simply too late. They developed the infographic below to urge pet parents to serve snacks in bowls, cut the bottom and sides of bags before tossing, and share the… Read More
June 25th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Pregnancy and Your Pet: What to Know and How to Prepare
06/21/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldThere comes a time in many pet owners’ lives when the need to combine human baby with fur baby arises. For some families, introducing a child into their pet-filled home is a very natural and easy transition, while others may find the abrupt change more difficult. This difficulty may be due to a shift in… Read More
June 21st, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Is Neosporin Safe for Pets?
06/14/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldYes, it is OK to use Neosporin on your dog with veterinarian approval, but we do not recommend using it on cats. After receiving some veterinarian feedback, we have restricted our recommendation to dogs only, as there have been reports of cats having life-threatening anaphylactic reactions to the antibiotic ingredients in Neosporin (most specifically in ophthalmic preparations… Read More
June 14th, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould
