There are certain things all responsible dog owners should know, including how to groom them, basic training, and proper feeding. Another important one is being in tune with your dog’s body language and behaviors to be able to recognize when something’s not right, so you can get them the care or relief they need as… Read More

View a PDF of this infographic With some areas of the country experiencing shocking and unprecedented high temperatures recently, it’s a good time to review the dangers of leaving pets in cars. Most pet parents know better than to leave a pet in the car when temperatures reach into the 80°s or 90°s (F), but… Read More

Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, pancreatitis, arthritis, breathing problems Claims Covered (lifetime): $32,115 | Healthy Paws paid: $27,661 Coverage options: $250 deductible | Reimbursement: 90% Four-year-old Brutus, a pug, is independent, funny, and super smart, and while not as cuddly as a typical pug, he likes to keep pet parent Nicole in sight at all times. He has quite the vocabulary –… 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

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

Large and giant breed dogs include the Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Saint Bernard, and Mastiff, to name a few. With proper training, these gentle giants make steadfast companions, and those that live with children also serve as noble nanny dogs. Part of caring for a large dog is being aware of the health conditions they… Read More

Diagnosis: Pleural effusion Claims: $11,445 | Reimbursed $9,459 (deductible previously met) Coverage options: 90 percent | $500 deductible Mandy is a 3-year-old Goldendoodle who loves people and lives for attention. At the dog park in Wixom, Michigan, she’s more focused on earning pets and belly rubs from people than on the other dogs, says pet… Read More

By Sarah-Anne Reed, holistic dog trainer, and owner of Pack Dynamics, LLC ® West Coast communities have seen increasing numbers of wildfires in recent years, causing record-high unhealthy or hazardous air last. With climate change, fire seasons are lasting longer and pet parents should be vigilant about how smoke might affect their furry best friends when the… Read More

By CAT Tieger A longer version of this article was first published in Old Naples Living magazine. Diagnosis: Lung cancer Total claims:  $7,929 Reimbursed:  $6,735 Policy options:  $200 deductible | 90% reimbursement Miss Kirbie is an 11-year-old Welsh Terrier and the whole world to CAT Tieger and her husband Elliott Brown, who live in Naples,… Read More

Much of the West Coast is on fire and that has resulted in smoky conditions and unhealthy air in many cities and communities. Just as people need to protect themselves from hazardous air pollution, pets need special care as well. The historically devastating fires – in California, Oregon, and Washington – were still spreading rapidly… Read More

Diagnosis:  Cystic brain tumor Total claims:  $12,753 Reimbursed:  $10,003 Policy options:  $100 deductible | 80% reimbursement Haley is a six-year-old mixed-breed poodle who would be the class valedictorian and the star athlete if she were a person. She’s a highly active little dog who loves long walks and outings with the family, where she’s known… Read More