A recent article written by Chris Ramirez of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review discussed the rise in veterinary costs associated with advanced veterinary care. The article opened with the story of Buttercup, a Golden Retriever puppy who ended up in the hospital … Continue reading
A recent news article in the Star-Telegram discussed the popularity of chain store pharmacies offering pet medications at a highly discounted rate. This trend has put many veterinarians in a bind because they cannot compete with the prices of stores … Continue reading
Yesterday, Trupanion CEO Darryl Rawlings was quoted in a story on King 5′s Pet Dish, a popular pet blog published by the local Seattle news station. Rawlings was asked to discuss his thoughts on the incredibly sad story that recently … Continue reading
A recent article in the New York Times discusses the affects of war on our canine soldiers. Just like our men and women in the military, many of our military dogs are suffering from the effects of combat, including developing … Continue reading
Getting the flu shot has become a common measure many of us take to prevent the flu, but have you ever thought about your dog getting a flu shot? According to a recent ABC News article, there are many reasons … Continue reading
Recently an article in the Wall Street Journal discussed pet insurance and how it can combat the high cost of medical care generated by our pets.It mentions how more advanced-care options in areas such as ophthalmology as well as treatment of conditions … Continue reading
On Thursday an article was published on MSNBC called “Pet insurance: A good deal? Or a rip off?” The author of the article is Herb Weisbaum, a Seattle reporter for KOMO News who writes a column called ConsumerMan where he digs … Continue reading
Recently Mashable published a list of ten animals that have more social media fans than major media outlets. I thought this was a funny idea and wanted to share these famous beasts with you. First, there is Sockington the cat, … Continue reading
It was recently announced that Suffolk County in New York has created the nation’s first animal abuse registry, requiring people convicted of cruelty to animals to register with the county. If these offenders fail to register, they face jail time and fines. The … Continue reading
A recent study released by Michigan State University shows that people who own dogs walk more often (about an hour longer per week more than non-dog owners) and are in general more active. Personally, I can attest to the accuracy of … Continue reading
