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Veterinarians and Pets Help with Cancer Research

A group of leading veterinarians in Texas have set up a registry to connect dogs and cats with cancer researchers to test out new cancer treatments. According to a recent article on msnbc.com, dogs “are better predictors of the efficacy … Continue reading

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Featured Pet Insurance Review – Pete and Karma

9/10  Pete and Karma My dog Pete was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and just died in June 2011. My other dog Karma was diagnosed with cancer in July 2011. Trupanion has been wonderful in expediting my claims very … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Pug Therapy

The following is a guest post from Ashley Spade. Ashley, in addition to being Sir Winston Pugsalot the First’s favorite human, is a blogger and law student. She volunteers at her local pug rescue in between studying and training for … Continue reading

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Pet Health Concerns: Hemangiosarcoma

Hemangiosarcoma is a rare and often fatal form of cancer. These tumors start in the pet’s blood vessels, and because blood vessels are found throughout the body, these tumors can pop up anywhere. However, they are most often found in … Continue reading

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Featured Pet Insurance Review – Trupanion Gives Excellent Coverage

10/10 Trupanion Gives Excellent Coverage After our 11 year old GSD mix dog Lyla broke her leg in 2010 and spending over $6000 I finally got wise and bought pet insurance for all my animals! I used [www.petinsurancereview.com] among others … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Cancer

This week’s featured pet insurance claim is for a 10-year-old Italian Greyhound named Sofia who unfortunately has transitional cell carcinoma. TCC is a type of cancer that occurs in the urinary system. Sofia began experiencing symptoms of difficulty urinating and … Continue reading

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Jezebel’s Pet Insurance Testimonial

Pet Name: Jezebel Treated For: Cancer – Fibrosarcoma Total Repaid: $15,808.51 I have had my Jezebel since she was a 5 month old kitten.  I found her at the Valero gas station on Memorial Drive close to downtown.  She is … Continue reading

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Featured Pet Insurance Review – Trupanion saves a life

10/10  Trupanion saves a life In June of this year my little kitty Jezebel was diagnosed with vaccine related fibrosarcoma on her right hip. To say that my world came crashing down was an understatement. I had signed up for … Continue reading

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Pet Insurance Claim of the Week: Lymphoma

Kokanee is an 8 year old dog that has been battling Lymphoma. This is a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes and immune system. Treatments include diagnostic testing, fluids and various medications. Kokanee has been making multiple visits to the … Continue reading

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Trupanion Aims to Help ‘Wash’ Away Canine Cancer

  Pet insurance company Trupanion announces partnership with the National Canine Cancer Foundation. (Vocus) November 15, 2010 — In honor of National Canine Cancer Awareness Month, pet insurance company Trupanion is partnering with the National Canine Cancer Foundation to support … Continue reading

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