

New Puppy or Dog: Supplies Checklist and How to Prepare Your Home
October 8th, 2020 by Stacy PainterYou’re ready to add a dog to the family which means you are about to embark on the exciting adventure of pet parenthood. Along with lots of love and attention, you’ll want to welcome your future companion home by providing a safe environment that is stocked with everything they’ll need. But where do you start?… Read More
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New Puppy or Dog: Supplies Checklist and How to Prepare Your Home
10/08/2020 by Stacy PainterYou’re ready to add a dog to the family which means you are about to embark on the exciting adventure of pet parenthood. Along with lots of love and attention, you’ll want to welcome your future companion home by providing a safe environment that is stocked with everything they’ll need. But where do you start?… Read More
October 8th, 2020 by Stacy Painter -
Puppy Leo’s Battle With Leptospirosis
09/30/2020 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: Leptospirosis leading to kidney failure Claims: $20,836 | Reimbursed $16,418 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible When pet parent Joe and his wife Melissa adopted an adorable black Labrador puppy earlier this year, he did not expect to have to face a life-threatening condition when that sweet puppy, Leo, was only 13 weeks… Read More
September 30th, 2020 by Christy True -
Why Not Me? Pets for September
09/29/2020 by Katie VirdellWe’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Roxy, Audrey, Mello, and Emmett. Name: Roxy Breed: Lab Mix Age/Gender/Size: 6 years / Female / Medium… Read More
September 29th, 2020 by Katie Virdell -
Why Do Cats Have a Favorite Person?
09/24/2020 by Stacy PainterIf you’ve ever lived with cats in a household of multiple people, you may have noticed that some cats tend to prefer a particular person over others. Whether or not a cat has a favorite person and how strong that preference is varies with each cat depending on several factors, including how well socialized the… Read More
September 24th, 2020 by Stacy Painter -
How Dogs Are Affected By Wildfire Smoke
09/23/2020 by Guest AuthorBy Sarah-Anne Reed, holistic dog trainer, and owner of Pack Dynamics, LLC ® Fortunately, in most West Coast communities that suffered from record high unhealthy or hazardous air last week because of wildfires, the air quality is back to normal this week. However, fire season is still with us and pet parents should remain vigilant about how… Read More
September 23rd, 2020 by Guest Author -
What Do You Do When Your Pet Has Cancer?
09/23/2020 by Guest AuthorBy CAT Tieger A longer version of this article was first published in Old Naples Living magazine. Diagnosis: Lung cancer Total claims: $7,929 Reimbursed: $6,735 Policy options: $200 deductible | 90% reimbursement Miss Kirbie is an 11-year-old Welsh Terrier and the whole world to CAT Tieger and her husband Elliott Brown, who live in Naples,… Read More
September 23rd, 2020 by Guest Author -
Puppy Mills: The Dark Side of That Doggie in the Window
09/16/2020 by Christy TrueMany potential pet parents don’t know that when they buy a puppy from a pet store or on the internet, that dog almost certainly came from a puppy mill, which is a sort of inhumane, high-volume “factory farm” for dogs. While there are responsible breeders that treat their dogs well, many dogs from puppy mills… Read More
September 16th, 2020 by Christy True -
Off-Leash Dogs: The Risks of Letting Fido Run Free
09/14/2020 by Stacy PainterMany pet parents dream of a world where they can let their dog run free without a leash, especially those who don’t live in homes with big backyards. Dogs need to stretch their legs and get regular exercise, and wouldn’t it be nice to let them run off their excess energy to their heart’s content… Read More
September 14th, 2020 by Stacy Painter -
Protect Your Pet from Wildfire Smoke
09/11/2020 by Christy TrueMuch of the West Coast is on fire and that has resulted in smoky conditions and unhealthy air in many cities and communities. Just as people need to protect themselves from hazardous air pollution, pets need special care as well. The historically devastating fires – in California, Oregon, and Washington – were still spreading rapidly… Read More
September 11th, 2020 by Christy True -
Hand Sanitizer: Good for Humans, Terrible for Pets
09/11/2020 by Christy TrueIf there’s one thing that’s become ubiquitous in all our lives over the past six months (besides face masks), it’s hand sanitizer. There wasn’t enough to go around in the early days of the pandemic, and people panic shopped for it. Now it’s prominently displayed at the front of every place of business. Even some… Read More
September 11th, 2020 by Christy True -
How and Why to Socialize Your Kitten
09/09/2020 by Stacy Painter“Socialization” is a word most often associated with dogs and puppies, and you probably wouldn’t think it had much to do with cats, however it is quite an important aspect of raising a kitten. With cats, socialization is the process of building trust and helping your cat acclimate to people and other pets in the… Read More
September 9th, 2020 by Stacy Painter -
Simple Solutions to Stop Your Dog From Begging
09/07/2020 by Guest AuthorBy Sarah-Anne Reed, holistic dog trainer, and owner of Pack Dynamics, LLC ® Sometimes we encourage our dog to beg without realizing it. Here’s how: • Do you give them food from your plate after you finish eating dinner? • Do you let them lick your bowl clean after you’ve eaten ice cream? • Do… Read More
September 7th, 2020 by Guest Author