Monthly Archives: May 2010

Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Retinal Detachment

Finley the dog has had some recent eye problems including conjunctivitis and retinal detachment. The latter being a more serious ailment required major surgery and major $$. Retinal detachment is when the retina(s) peel away from the eye and may … Continue reading

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Pet Travel Tips: By Car

Summer is only weeks away and many of us are marking our calendars for special road-trips to visit family, friends, and fun places! Traveling with your pet can be very fun, however it is important to plan ahead and pack … Continue reading

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playin’ in a travelin’ band

As I mentioned in my last blog, my dogs are travelin’ dogs. I always take them everywhere I go. Last summer we went to the beach and it was so difficult to find a hotel that allowed pets that I … Continue reading

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Trupanion and PETCO

Trupanion has a partnership with a fantastic pet supplier. You might have heard of them… their store is called PETCO. PETCO and Trupanion are two companies that offer great service and products in each industry. With this partnership, you can … Continue reading

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I go to school!

I love kids.  Some are nice, some are scared and some are very mean.  I love going to farmers markets, the beach, and soccer games.  Kids come up and scratch my ears and I just lay down and let them.  … Continue reading

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Bacon Envelopes? No Wonder Dogs Chase Mailmen

From the makers of BaconSalt and other bacon-flavored foods (mayonnaise, ranch dressing) comes bacon flavored envelopes (MmmVelopes)! Envelopes have never tasted good, but according to this company there is now an improved envelope that tastes much better (and it’s about … Continue reading

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Cato Potato – Pixie Bob

I mentioned recently that I lost my cat to a coyote a few months ago.  Have planned not to get another pet for awhile, because I was strongly attached to Cato and feel weird about the idea of “replacing” him.  … Continue reading

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Pool Party…Not!

So here in lovely New Jersey, we’re having a mini heat wave. Fiona can’t take the heat. She runs to the first hint of shade she can find and promptly rests on her side. Finn handles the heat much better. … Continue reading

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Why Cat Insurance?

The question should be rephrased to, why not cat insurance? Have any of you ever had that scare where your kitten runs out in the middle of road, and as they are running, you see a big truck in the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Beverage Pet Names

Some pets are named after their owner’s favorite beverage, or just because the owner liked the way the name rolls off the tongue. Whether you’re spending your time at the bars or under a soda fountain, there’s a pet name … Continue reading

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