1-800-PET-INSURANCE » 1-800-PET-INSURANCE’s Blog http://www.1800petinsurance.com Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:28:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Financial Protection If Your Dog Suffers From Cataracts http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/pet-insurance-financial-protection-if-your-dog-suffers-from-cataracts/ http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/pet-insurance-financial-protection-if-your-dog-suffers-from-cataracts/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:27:53 +0000 admin http://www.1800petinsurance.com/?p=1611 If your dog suffers from cataracts and needs an operation, your pet insurance should be able to protect you financially against costs incurred. This condition is extremely common amongst diabetic dogs: studies have shown that approximately 80% of dogs with… Read the rest

]]> If your dog suffers from cataracts and needs an operation, your pet insurance should be able to protect you financially against costs incurred. This condition is extremely common amongst diabetic dogs: studies have shown that approximately 80% of dogs with diabetes develop cataracts within 16 months of diagnosis.

Even if your dog isn’t diabetic at the moment, it is worth checking your pet insurance plan and doing a comparison between different policies. The cheapest pet insurance doesn’t always offer the most extensive cover, so if your pet develops health problems you could be left footing the bill.

Cataracts are a medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque. Cataracts can present themselves as white or clouded areas within your dog’s eyes. Your pet won’t be able to see through the affected area so if the cataract becomes sufficiently large, a dog can become completely blind in that eye.

Whilst cataracts themselves rarely cause discomfort, they can lead to other more painful ocular diseases such as Lens-Induced Uveitis (LIU) and glaucoma. Once these secondary diseases have become established, cataract surgery may no longer be possible. So as soon as you notice a cataract forming, consult your vet.

Cataracts can develop so quickly that you may even notice one developing within a couple of days. If this is the case, it is worth contacting your vet immediately. Cataract surgery tends to be same day surgery with no need for an overnight hospital stay. It can be reassuring to know that your pet will be recovering in a familiar environment.

Cataract surgery should be able to restore your dog’s vision, but if surgery is not possible don’t despair. As dogs are able to smell and hear far better than humans, losing their sight does not affect them as dramatically as you may fear. Dogs are often able to adjust to vision loss quite quickly, allowing their other senses to compensate. So long as there is no pain or discomfort in their eyes, dogs with cataracts can live long, happy lives.

However, if your pet’s ocular condition is causing them pain, your vet should be able to recommend an appropriate course of action. Whether this involves surgery, medication or even complimentary therapy, reputable pet insurance should be able to protect you financially from the costs.

Whatever course of action you take, good advice is essential. Consult your vet as soon as you suspect a problem to ensure your pet stays in good health.

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]]> http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/pet-insurance-financial-protection-if-your-dog-suffers-from-cataracts/feed/ 0 Taking Advantage of your Insurance Benefits http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/taking-advantage-of-your-insurance-benefits/ http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/taking-advantage-of-your-insurance-benefits/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:27:52 +0000 admin http://www.1800petinsurance.com/?p=1586 Today, there are many insurance policies that cover medical care on an annual basis. Seeking the right health benefits allows your pet the chance to live a longer and healthier life. Whether your pet suffers from renal disease or diabetes,… Read the rest

]]> Today, there are many insurance policies that cover medical care on an annual basis. Seeking the right health benefits allows your pet the chance to live a longer and healthier life. Whether your pet suffers from renal disease or diabetes, special nutritional therapeutic diets are needed to maintain your pet’s optimum health. Bench marking your pet’s heath by recurrent laboratory diagnostics while under treatment is vital and expensive. That is where having your pet insured is a huge benefit.

Do you still not have pet insurance? Be sure to read our reviews and use our pet insurance quote form to receive quotes from multiple providers.

]]> http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/taking-advantage-of-your-insurance-benefits/feed/ 0 Top 5 Benefits of Having Pet Insurance http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/top-5-benefits-of-having-pet-insurance/ http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/top-5-benefits-of-having-pet-insurance/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:31:44 +0000 admin http://www.1800petinsurance.com/?p=1571 Top 5 Benefits of Pet Insurance

  1. Pet insurance provides financial peace-of-mind in the event of your pet needing emergency veterinary care and treatment
  2. Pet insurance covers illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and renal disease
  3. In the event your pet is seriously injured, surgical care

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  1. Pet insurance provides financial peace-of-mind in the event of your pet needing emergency veterinary care and treatment
  2. Pet insurance covers illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and renal disease
  3. In the event your pet is seriously injured, surgical care coverage is provided
  4. Depending on the pet insurance policy, veterinary services such as tooth extractions and advanced dental procedures are covered
  5. The freedom to seek a board-certified specialist for advanced veterinary care is covered
]]> http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/pet-insurance/top-5-benefits-of-having-pet-insurance/feed/ 0 Veterinary Costs Increase By 4.8% In 2010 http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/veterinary-costs-increase-by-4-8-in-2010/ http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/veterinary-costs-increase-by-4-8-in-2010/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:12:41 +0000 admin http://www.1800petinsurance.com/?p=1215 With Costs Increasing, Pet Insurance Is More Important Than Ever

According to the 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the Pet Products Association, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.4 million homes. In the United States there are 93.6 million cats, and 77.5 million

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According to the 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the Pet Products Association, 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.4 million homes. In the United States there are 93.6 million cats, and 77.5 million dogs. In 2009 $45.5 billion dollars was spent on our pets and in 2010, it is estimated that pet owners will spend $47.7 billion dollars. Direct veterinary costs of care of our pets is estimated at $12.79 billion for 2010.

Getting pet insurance for your pet is even more important now with this increase in veterinary costs. If you do not have insurance for your pet already or are looking to switch providers, please use our free pet insurance quote form.

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]]> http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/patriotic-pets-4th-of-july-dogs-video/feed/ 0 The Sources of Pet Poisoning http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/the-sources-of-pet-poisoning/ http://www.1800petinsurance.com/blog/the-sources-of-pet-poisoning/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:11:13 +0000 michael http://www.1800petinsurance.com/?p=1014 Pet owners often joke about pets being like vacuum cleaners literally eating anything put in front of them. Unfortunately, that lack of dietary discretion too often results in pets ingesting toxic substances, emergency visits to the veterinarian, and large medical… Read the rest

]]> Pet owners often joke about pets being like vacuum cleaners literally eating anything put in front of them. Unfortunately, that lack of dietary discretion too often results in pets ingesting toxic substances, emergency visits to the veterinarian, and large medical bills. Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, has analyzed its database of more than 485,000 insured pets to find the sources behind the hundreds of poisoning claims submitted to VPI every month. Following is a ranking of the nearly 20,000 pet poisoning claims VPI received between 2005 and 2009:

Accidental Ingestion of Medications (pet or human drugs)
5,131

Rodenticide (mouse & rat poison)
4,028

Methylxanthine Toxicity (chocolate, caffeine)
3,661

Plant Poisoning
2,808

Household Chemicals
1,669

Metaldehyde (snail, slug poison)
396

Insecticide
323

Heavy Metal Toxicity (lead, zinc)
288

Toad Poisoning
270

Antifreeze Poisoning
213

Walnut Poisoning
100

Alcohol Toxicity
75

Strychnine
28

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