Hereditary and Congenital Health Issues in Dogs

When choosing a new pet insurance policy, it is important to find out if the company will cover hereditary and congenital health issues. Both hereditary and congenital conditions are very important to treat and can be expensive to do so. This is just one of the many reasons to sign up for pet insurance…to be…

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Can Dogs Eat Avocados?

Most of us love avocados, not only because they taste great, but they are also super-healthy. With all the nutrients, natural oil, the good saturated fat and great taste, avocados are in many of our refrigerators or in our fruit bowl getting ready to ripen. When doling out avocado slices or cooking with it, your…

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Pin Paws Pet Care Review

We reviewed Pin Paws Pet Care to learn more about their coverage, cost, and different plan options. Our grade: C+ Pin Paws Pet Care is a pet identification tag that allows pet parents to easily track their dog (or cat) if they get lost. It’s essentially an ID tag that your dog wears and if…

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Pet Insurance In Connecticut

The cost of veterinary care has soared in the past decade. Treating your pet after an unexpected accident or an illness could cost thousands of dollars. Pet insurance can help protect you from these unexpected costs. Pet insurance plans average about $25 a month and can provide thousands of dollars in reimbursements for veterinary bills….

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Pet Insurance for Birds

Bird owners know how much fun birds can be and how they become an integral part of the family. After all, you feed, play and take care of your bird on a daily basis.  And make sure they stay happy and healthy. If they stay healthy, birds can have a very long life span. Just…

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The Dog Flu – Symptoms & Treatment for Canine Influenza

The dog flu, also known as the canine influenza virus, is usually spread throughout certain regions and passed along in waves when there is an outbreak. While the dog flu isn’t fatal, it’s best to know what to look out for if your dog happens to get the flu or there is an outbreak where…

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Can Dogs Eat Grapes and Raisins?

While we humans love grapes and the quick sugary sweet taste it gives us, they are not safe for dogs. This is not one of those fruits that is OK in small doses.  Grapes are not safe for dogs, ever! Grapes and raisins, which is really a dried form of grapes, are not only unsafe…

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Types of Pet Insurance Coverage

When you add a new puppy or kitten to your home, it can be a big and important decision. After all, you need to be ready to take on the responsibility of taking care of your new family member. And with that responsibility, many questions come to mind from the type of food to buy…

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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?

Tomatoes are a favorite among humans and most of us have tomatoes at home in our kitchens or even in our gardens. There are some humans who just hate tomatoes, but most of us love them and how they are a wonderful addition to salads, sandwiches and any type of pasta. Tomatoes are filled with…

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Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese Water Dog is believed to have come from Portuguese where the dogs were known as avid water dogs.  They helped fisherman by navigating the fish into their nets, help with gear in the water and even deliver messages. Portuguese Water Dog A descendant of the poodle, that was also bred to be a…

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