Fourth of July is coming up and the big, bad, booming sounds of fireworks are inevitable. What may be beautiful and awesome to us– is loud and scary to our pets. Be sure to make your pets feel calm and … Continue reading
It isn’t just marine animals feeling the harmful fallout from the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of dogs, cats, and other pets from all over the Gulf region are being placed into shelters by families now … Continue reading
This movie requires Flash Player 9 Draw the Dog cartoonist Jim George created this magical cartoon in honor of Ezra and his hero Pau Gasol. To get the full story, you’ll want to watch this ABC News video that shows … Continue reading
We’ve previously touched on the fact that with Trupanion, your premiums won’t increase when you submit a claim, but many pet owners ask us when else their dog insurance premiums may increase. I’d be lying if I told you that … Continue reading
Oscar’s human mom tells a great story of the excitement of finding the pet that was just “meant to be” as I’m sure many of us can relate! “My latest adoption (I had 4 cats before I adopted Oscar) was … Continue reading
Occurring in humans and pets alike, cardiomyopathy is a serious and hereditary health condition. Cardiomyopathy is the weakening of the heart muscle structure. Symptoms of this condition include heart muscle enlargement, thickening or thinning of heart walls, blood pumping deficiency, … Continue reading
A bill that has been stalled in the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives could be of particular interest to pet owners to see through to passage: H.R. 3501, which would allow owners to deduct animal care … Continue reading
Madelaine (Maddie, for short) has been enrolled with Trupanion (then Vetinsurance) for almost five years, since she was only 6 months old. During this time, she has experienced a profusion of health problems, including bronchitis, skin issues, urinary tract issues, and chronic allergies. Continue reading
This week’s featured pet insurance claim is for a Pug named Enzo. Enzo has recently been experiencing problems with his spine including spinal instability, which has unfortunately led to the need for spinal surgery. It is believed that Enzo has … Continue reading
So it has been another fun weekend here at the Trupanion pet insurance office and we’ve gathered up some more fun and interesting pet related facts for you! Did you know that… More than 40% of pet owners admit to … Continue reading
