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Pet Insurance Reform Bill Passes in California

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (TheStreet) — Healthcare reform isn’t just for humans.
Pets could find greater health care protections than their masters under a pet insurance bill that was approved by the California State Assembly in a 42-22 vote on Tuesday.
The bill — now under review by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger — requires that insurance companies with verterinary [...]

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Tucker’s Insurance Policy

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“Kidney failure,” the veterinarian said, looking sympathetically down at my Basenji. Running my hand down Chip’s back, I swallowed hard to fight the tears that desperately wanted to flow. He’d been my buddy since he was a pup, faithful with a heart overflowing with love. I told the vet to do whatever could be done and paid over a thousand dollars for the treatments needed to keep him comfortable for the time he had left. How could I do less for a dog who had been the epitome of man’s best friend to me for so long? I sent the first bill to the insurance company whose premiums I had faithfully paid since Chip was a puppy.

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Canine Flu Vaccine Granted License by USDA

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The first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV), Nobivac® Canine Flu H3N8, has been granted a full license by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). CIV is a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by an influenza A virus, H3N8.

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The Buzz on Insect Stings & Bug Bites

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One way or another some part of your dog’s body will eventually make contact with the stinging or biting evil-doer. Although Fido won the game, your little champion is limping or frantically licking the air. Your dog may have won the war, but was definitely wounded in battle – he’s been stung. That little six legged (or eight legged) bugger went down fighting and got in one last shot before he met his demise.

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Pet Poison Helpline Helps Educate Pet Owners On Safety of Topical Flea and Tick Products

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With the start of flea and tick season here, pet owners are once again wondering about the safety of topical flea and tick products and lots of you are looking for answers.

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Vets Drill Through Canine Cancer

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A new approach to treating bone cancer is being tested in pet dogs.

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Medications for Your Pet: 10 Important Questions to Ask Your Vet

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Just as you would talk to your doctor about a medicine prescribed for you or your children, you should talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s medications. Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health.

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Sick American dogs get first shot at cancer drugs

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According to an article by Andy Coghlan posted on October 14, 2008 on the website, NewScientist.com…
Dogs with cancer in the US are now entitled to receive experimental drugs – before the drugs are available for humans. Twelve trials are under way on groups of 15 to 60 dogs, and in several of them cancers have [...]

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A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On: Some insight on canine epilepsy

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One of our readers (yes, we have one and it’s not my mother) asked us to write an article on canine epilepsy. That was a great idea because epilepsy is a lot more common than you might think. If you asked all of your friends who have dogs if theirs has ever had a seizure, you’d be amazed at how many would say yes.

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Canine Physical Therapy: Giving New Meaning to the Dog Paddle

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Some of the same types of injuries, surgeries and pains that send humans to the physical therapist for rehabilitation also exist in the dog world.

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USDA approves canine flu virus vaccine

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The Department of Agriculture has issued a conditional license for the first canine influenza virus vaccine.

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The Big “C”: Cancer

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When it happens to someone else, we are empathetic. We feel sorry for the person and those close to him or her. We also breathe a secret sigh of relief; thinking to ourselves how lucky we are to have dodged that bullet. After all, it can happen to anyone. We feel guiltily happy that the diagnosis isn’t ours or any member of our family.

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Compulsive tail-chasing linked to high cholesterol

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A study found that tail-chasing dogs had significantly higher HDL and LDL levels, known in people as good and bad cholesterol.

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K-State Vet says Dog’s Itching may be Allergies

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If your dog is scratching, don’t assume that the flea control you’ve chosen isn’t working. Allergies may be the culprit if your dog’s scratching and rubbing have become more frequent and severe, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

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Gold Makes Everyone Feel Better

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Many animals and people experience chronic joint pain. In dogs, a common source of joint pain is hip dysplasia, a developmental defect of the hip joint. Implantation of gold into the soft tissues around the hip joints of dogs with dysplasia can relieve pain and lessen stiffness for several years.