Chausie Cat Insurance

Chausies are a mix between jungle cat and a domestic cat and were one of the first to be recognized as a domestic feline by the International Cat Association. The early jungle cat hybrids were likely born thousands of years ago in Egypt. The jungle cat was actually one of the only two cat breeds…

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Chartreux Cat

The Chartreux cat is commonly thought to be associated with the Carthusian monks of France because of its name. However, it’s recently been discovered that they more than likely came from Spain and their name was a product of their woolly character that represented common wool of the day. The Chartreux has a robust body…

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Balinese Cats

Despite its name, the Balinese cat has no connection with the island of Bali; rather, the breed originated in the US as a longer-haired variant of the Siamese. Some have theorized that the Balinese are a result of a cross of the Siamese with the Persian and Angora cats in the early 1900s. Today, most…

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Burmese Cat

Burmese cats are loving and outgoing. They love to play, snuggle and talk to their people. This breed descended from one chocolate cat named Wong Mau, brought from Burma by a sailor in the 1920s. He gave the female to a Siamese breeder, who started pairing her with seal-point Siamese cats. The kittens from this…

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Ashera Cat

The Ashera cat is a hybrid breed that has caused some controversy. The breed was marketed by Lifestyle Pets as an African Serval paired with Asian Leopard cat paired with a domestic cat. However, it was later discovered through DNA testing that the breed was actually an F1 Savannah cat, which is the closest generation…

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Bernese Mountain Dog Pet Insurance

The Bernese Mountain Dog is large, averaging 90 pounds (41 kg), with mid-length black, brown and white fur. The breed takes its name from Switzerland’s capital city; it was developed in the region as a work dog suited to the high elevations and rugged terrain of the Alps. Bernese are calm and friendly dogs that…

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy In Dogs

Cost of Treatment: $166.00 to $2000.00 What Is Progressive Retinal Atrophy In Dogs? The retina is the tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye; it forms and transmits images to the brain. In retinal degeneration, the cells of the retina begin to lose their function, which leads to impaired vision or blindness. Progressive…

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Cherry Eye in Dogs

Cherry eye in dogs is a condition that involves the gland of a third eyelid which is known as the nictitating membrane.   The nictitating membrane, which is located in the lower eyelid, acts as an additional shield for the dogs’ eyes. Cherry Eye in Dogs Cherry eye occurs when the connective tissue that holds…

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Choke, Prong and Shock Collars: Effective Tool or Unnecessary Risk?

Dog collars used in combination with appropriate behavioral modification techniques can be efficacious; however, overuse and inappropriate use are common. The use of these collars is controversial and many consider them unnecessary, dangerous, and inhumane. Three of the most popular and potentially unsafe dog collars on the market are the choke collar, prong collar, and…

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism is commonly found in middle-aged and older cats. This disease is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. The increase in thyroid hormone is most often secondary to enlargement of the thyroid gland. Fortunately, in most cats, the enlargement is due to a non-cancerous tumor called an adenoma. Rarely, cats may develop…

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