Monthly Archives: July 2009

10 Plants That Are Poisonous to Pets

A claim recently rolled in for a dog who was poisoned by the Sago Palm (The claim was paid, by the way). This inspired a reminder to all pet owners that the Sago Palm and many other common plants are … Continue reading

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Top 10 Pet Habits and Human Equivalents

Many pet owners consider their pets as a part of the family. Though we’re aware that they are a different species, we may not realize that many of our behaviors mirror those of our furry companions. Find out how you … Continue reading

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Top 10 Facts for Pet Pearly Whites

You brush your teeth to keep them strong and healthy and of course to avoid painful dentist drills. But you may forget that your furry friend’s chompers need to be taken care of too! Animals can get cavities and dental … Continue reading

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Tyson's Pet Insurance Testimonial

Pet Name: Tyson Von Ambassador Treated For: Mast Cell Tumor and Heart Murmur Total Repaid: $1475.33 Time to Process Claim: Within 24 hours When I first found out my dog had cancer, I was devastated, and heartbroken. Tyson is a … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Testimonial for Turner the Dog

Pet Name: Turner Treated For: Recheck TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) Total Repaid: $79.38 Time to Process Claim: Within 24 hours Thanks again for the prompt service, the vet says he is healing wonderfully. Let’s hope he doesn’t have another … Continue reading

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How Pet Insurance Helped Stella the Dog

Pet Name: Stella Treated For: Urinary incontinence Total Repaid: $4,500.70 Time to Process Claim: 6 weeks We can’t thank you enough. The last week and a half was so hard and stressful on our entire family – I cannot imagine … Continue reading

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Sasha's Pet Insurance Testimonial

Pet Name: Sasha Treated For: Pinnal mass Total Repaid: $852.77 Time to Process Claim: 6 days I want to thank you very much. Sasha is a 2 ½ year old very well taken care of dog. She is extremely fit, … Continue reading

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Top 10 Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety

We like to be reassured how much our pets love us, but no one wants to deal with a noisy, destructive pet when they’re trying to leave the house. If your pet shows signs of distress when left alone, he … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Success Story from Samantha

Pet Name: Samantha Treated For: Foreign body ingestion Total Repaid: $2,964.23 Time to Process Claim: Within two weeks In December 2007 Samantha decided to eat some Christmas ribbon which had been wrapped around a present under the tree. On December … Continue reading

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KC’s Pet Insurance Story

Pet Name: KC Treated For: Torn Cruciate Ligament and Luxating Patella Total Repaid: $2,238.40 Time to Process Claim: 26 days Our five year old Maltese has been in our home since he was six weeks old. Shortly after getting him, … Continue reading

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Please note: This blog is designed to be a community where pet owners can learn and share. The views expressed in each post are the opinion of the author and not necessarily endorsed by Trupanion. Always consult your veterinarian for professional advice.