With COVID-19 continuing to ravage communities and the vaccine rollout moving slowly, many people continue to social distance, avoid gatherings, and wear masks. At the same time, there’s been a spike in the number of people adopting pets as they spend more time at home. The combination of more people at home with untrained puppies… Read More

The quick answer: No. Popcorn presents a potential choking hazard as well as seasoning contraindications. Corn itself is not toxic to cats, so popped corn is also safe in physical composition, but it’s the irregular shape and pieces of hardened kernel that could cause choking in cats and small pets. Though not toxic to cats,… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Ford and Professor Paws Drake. Name: Ford Breed: Greyhound Age/Gender/Size: 2 years / Male… Read More

If you notice your cat behaving oddly, there’s a good chance she is experiencing some type of stress. There are several ways a cat shows her discomfort; review these cues to recognize when your cat is stressed so that you can get her the relief she needs.  Hiding Seeking a safe place to hide is… Read More

When Joe R. Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States tomorrow, he will be making history on several fronts, but our favorite reason has to be the two rambunctious German Shepherds he brings with him to the White House. After a four-year absence of any pets in the presidential abode… Read More

Diagnosis: Ingested foreign object Claims: $7,774 | Reimbursed: $6,747 Coverage options: 90 percent | $250 deductible Ryder is a 2-year-old cat who loves to eat, play hide and seek with his pet parents (with them being the hiders) and sun himself. “His favorite activity is eating. It doesn’t matter if it’s cat, dog, or human… Read More

Kneading or “making biscuits,” as cat lovers commonly say, is a known cat behavior that resembles the motion of kneading bread dough. It can be described as the rhythmic alternating of their front paws pushing and pulling on what is usually a soft surface, such as bedding, another cat, or even your lap. Some cats… Read More

We welcome the turn of the new year with optimism and excitement. But before we fully dive into 2021, we’re taking a peek back at 2020 to answer the curious question: which pet names were the most popular in 2020? We reviewed our data for pets that were newly enrolled during the 2020 calendar year… Read More

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation was born nearly 11 years ago on one guiding principle: to help pets, whether homed or not. The foundation has grown each year along with the pet insurance business and has now distributed a total of over $1.37 million since the foundation started, helping 370 animal welfare charities. In… Read More

Reviewed for accuracy on March 30, 2021 by Brittany Kleszynski, DVM Table of Contents Introduction to Goldendoodles Size of Goldendoodles Characteristics of Goldendoodles History of Goldendoodles Goldendoodles Standard Information Caring for Goldendoodles Common Health Problems of Goldendoodles Diet and Nutrition for Goldendoodles Where to Adopt or Purchase Goldendoodles Related Breeds Pet Insurance for Goldendoodles Introduction… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Nacho, Dibby, Miss Kitty, and bonded pair I Dare You & Lyn-z Way!  … Read More