4 Ways To Bond with Your Puppy

The first year that you spend with a new puppy can be a special and exciting time. You get to watch your dog grow as he develops new skills and becomes his own animal. To create a lasting bond, try to include your puppy in as many activities as possible. This will be better for…

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Our Veterinary Experts

Meet the Veterinary Team at Pet Insurance U Dr. Pippa Elliott BVMS, MRCVS Dr. Pippa Elliott is a veterinarian with over two decades of experience treating cats and dogs. She resides in London with a house full of her own pets. Dr. Pippa has extensively researched pet insurance in order to provide the most thorough reviews….

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5 Training Commands to Save Your Dog’s Life

Imagine how you would feel if your dog ran into a busy street, ignoring your calls because he or she didn’t understand what you were trying to communicate? Obedience training needs to be about safety, rather than tricks. Here are 5 must-know obedience commands that you should start practicing now. These 5 Commands Could Save…

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10 Futuristic Pet Gadgets Trending on Kickstarter Right Now

It happens to everyone, perhaps even more so to doting pet owners. We’re going through life just fine, until we find out about some awesome newfangled pet gizmo we never even knew existed yet suddenly cannot live without. It happened to us 11 times when we researched the most popular futuristic pet products being funded…

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Alopecia in Dogs

Hair loss in dogs, also called Alopecia, is a common disorder that results in either partial or complete hair loss. Alopecia can affect a dog’s skin, immune system, endocrine, and even lymphatic systems. Dogs of any age or breed can experience partial or complete hair loss. When a dog experiences hair loss, it is usually…

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American Wirehair Cat

The American Wirehair occurred as a spontaneous mutation in the mid-Sixties among some barn cats in New York State. The mutation has since been documented elsewhere in the US, though in no other part of the world. The defining characteristic is the stiff, kinked coat and whiskers. American Wirehairs are calm and easy-going, though they…

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Common Ailments in Older Pets

Dogs and cats become are more likely to become ill and injured as they age.  Just like humans, their immune systems aren’t as strong as they once were, so it’s harder to fight off viruses and bacteria. Normal wear and tear take its toll on muscles and bones, causing degeneration and painful conditions. Below are…

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Pet Insurance in Minnesota

The land of 10,000 lakes is home to many well-loved pets. This means that many pet parents will go to great lengths in order to keep their pets well. If something bad happens to your pet, you may be faced with an enormous bill to make them better again. This makes it difficult to take…

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Chihuahua Pet Insurance

The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest breed of dog, weighing around 2 pounds (1 kg) and standing around 8 inches (20 cm) tall. The name comes from the state in Mexico where the breed originated, and it is thought to descend from dogs that were kept before the arrival of Europeans in the New World….

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Dachshund Pet Insurance

The short legs and long bodies of Dachshunds were selected for by breeders in Germany who wanted a dog that could hunt burrowing animals like the badger, Dachs in German. Most “wiener dogs” have short brown and/or black fur, though there are also long- and wire-haired, and piebald, varieties. Because of their breeding, Dachshunds are…

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