Spring is finally here! That means sunshine, warm rain showers, the outdoors and plenty of flowers. Spring is also a great inspiration for naming our pets as those names remind us of the happiness that accompanies springtime. We recently went … Continue reading
When I first started working at Trupanion and told people that I worked at a dog insurance company, they looked at me funny. More often than not, people laughed and said “dog insurance….what is that?!” No, it’s not to recoup … Continue reading
Over the past 10 years, Trupanion has discovered that spring has the second highest frequency of chocolate toxicity-specific claims next to those made during the fall season. Of all pet insurance claims related to foreign body ingestion that Trupanion received in April of 2009, almost 20% were due to chocolate poisoning. The average claim amount for these was $621.54 with the highest claim amount at $1,170.00. Continue reading
Achondroplasia, better known as dwarfism, is a condition not only possible in humans, but dogs and cats alike. In pets, this genetic condition is caused due to the improper development of cartilage on long bones, leaving the cat or dog … Continue reading
Would you like to see your writing on our blog? We are seeking creative people who enjoy writing for fun to contribute weekly entries to our blog. What do I write about? The possibilities are endless! It just needs to … Continue reading
This week’s pet insurance claim mention is for Sophie the dog who recently underwent surgery to repair a luxating patella. Patellar luxation occurs when the kneecap (patella) luxates, or moves out of place, which causes pain and creates difficulty for the … Continue reading
Here’s a list you wish you never saw; the world’s top 20 most scary looking creatures in no particular order. Maybe it’s time to re-think your next dip in the sea or adventurous outdoor trip! Brought to you by It’s Nature! (20 Species You Don’t Want to Meet) Continue reading
Most pet owners would agree that pets are an extension of our families, and we would do anything to help them in times of need. But the hard truth is that accidents an illnesses happen and we are forced to make tough decisions. Maybe 50 years ago, we didn’t have the advancements in veterinarian medicine we do today, so families didn’t have a choice. If their pet was hurt, the most humane thing to do was to put them down. But today, we can provide treatments needed and pets are living longer then ever. But at the same time, these advancements come with a price. Continue reading
Trupanion, an international pet insurance company, analyzed recent pet insurance enrollments to reveal the most common ages at which people are enrolling their pets. Over 67% of all pets enrolled with Trupanion since the beginning of the year were under the age of two at enrollment. Continue reading
Pet insurance is slowly catching on in the United States. Craig Wallace, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, talks about pet health insurance and the benefits of pet insurance. Continue reading
