Key Takeaways If you are going back to the workplace soon after working from home with your pet, take action now to get your pet used to you being gone. If you have recently returned to the office, there are some things you can do to ease your pet’s separation anxiety such as coming and… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on April 23, 2021 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Table of Contents Introduction to Shih Tzus Size of Shih Tzus Characteristics of Shih Tzus History of Shih Tzus Shih Tzus Standard Information Caring for Shih Tzus Common Health Problems of Shih Tzus Diet and Nutrition for Shih Tzus Where to Adopt or Purchase… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on April 23, 2021 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Table of Contents Introduction to Labradoodles Size of Labradoodles Characteristics of Labradoodles History of Labradoodles Labradoodle Standard Information Caring for Labradoodles Common Health Problems of Labradoodles Diet and Nutrition for Labradoodles Where to Adopt or Purchase Labradoodles Related Breeds Pet Insurance for Labradoodles Introduction… Read More

Cats and dogs don’t have to be sworn enemies, and by properly introducing them, a cat and a dog can live in harmony. If your cat and/or dog have previously lived with others of the opposite species, you might be inclined to rush the relationship between the two. However, every situation is unique and it’s… Read More

Fleas are tiny parasites that pack a big, annoying punch. They can cause intense itchiness and skin irritation for dogs and be a frustratingly hard-to-eliminate pest for dog parents. Keeping fleas off of your dog and out of your house is essential. But how do you do that? Fortunately, many flea prevention products and methods… Read More

Diagnosis: Autoimmune disease Claims Covered: $50,229 | Healthy Paws paid: $40,085 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Two-year-old Merlin is a mini-Australian Shepherd with tons of personality who makes friends with all the other pups at the dog parks. Before COVID-19, when pet parents Amber and Mike were working in offices, Merlin enjoyed coming… Read More

Diagnosis: Pneumonia and stomach issues Claims: $6,960 | Reimbursed $5,177 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Rumba is a 72-pound German Shepherd with big brown eyes, who, like a typical shepherd, is highly communicative and barks and ‘talks’ a lot, said her pet parent Alison, who lives in Portland, Oregon. She thrives on challenges… Read More

Key Takeaways Leash training, also known as ‘heel’, is an important skill for your dog, both for safety and more pleasant walks. Heel training should be done in phases, starting first off-leash in your home and gradually moving to walking in your neighborhood. When you start, you will be rewarding your dog with treats every… Read More

You never knew something so small could take up so much room in your heart, but here you are, the proud pet parent of a small breed dog. Though they share the same ancestors, the common health conditions faced by small dog breeds are vastly different than those of large dog breeds. Learning about the… Read More

Stories of lost dogs showing up at home or locating their families after a long and perilous journey have been making the rounds for decades. The movies and TV show “Lassie” that aired from the 1950s to the 1970s have recurring themes of Lassie making incredible journeys to find her way home or locating her… Read More

Diagnosis: Sensitive stomach Claims: $832 | Reimbursed $662 Coverage options: 90 percent | $250 deductible Skeeter is a 14-pound mixed-breed pup with a huge personality. Pet parent Kristy rescued him from a shelter in Maine and was told his mother was a puggle, and they think his dad was a Chihuahua. “He’s very smart and… Read More