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by: Richard Delgado



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In this issue:



1) ìPet Health Insurance Tips"



2) "Thanksgiving: Pet Safety Tips, Part 2"



4) "Tell Us What You Think!"



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1) ìPet Health Insurance Tips"



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This article is taken from the Pet Preparedness Guide, written by

Thom Somes, "The Pet Safety Guy."



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Knowing the important skills of first aid and care and being

prepared for accidents, injuries, and illnesses are part of responsible

pet ownership. Unfortunately, medical emergencies can make caring for

our beloved pets a financial decision. Many of the numerous life saving

medical procedures available for pets are not affordable for the average

owner. Pet Health Insurance can make the difference in caring for your

beloved companion.



Listed below are some important questions to ask about Pet Health

Insurance.



1. Can you use the Veterinarian of your choice?

2. How are claims filed? Who is reimbursed, the pet owner or the

veterinarian?

3. Are routine exams, shots, medications, surgeries, x-rays, lab tests,

emergency care and accidents covered?

4. What specifically is NOT covered?

5. Are there any exclusions associated with breed or age?

6. What are the co-pays for office visits, medications?

7. What, if any, is the deductible?

8. What is the maximum benefit payable during the policy period?

9. What is the maximum payable per one injury or illness?

10. As your pet ages, do the premiums increase, or the policy benefits

diminish in any way?

11. How long has the company been in business?

12. What is the policy for preexisting conditions?



Knowing Your Pet's Health, Pet Preparedness Guide

Thom Somes, "The Pet Safety Guy" is an internationally renowned speaker,

author, and professional trainer. He is the founder and president of Pet

Tech Inc., the first national training center dedicated to Pet First Aid

and Care for dogs and cats. Pet Tech's programs are the official Pet First

Aid Training for Pet Sitters International and pet first aid information

in PSI's Accreditation Program was developed by Pet Tech.

Pet Tech, P.O. Box 2285, Carlsbad, CA 92018

(760) 930-0309, www.petptech.net, info@pettech.net





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Now there are several pet health insurance companies out there offering

coverage. They each have different answers to the above questions, so it

is your duty to find out what is best for you and your pets. What works

for one person, may not be the best insurance coverage for another person's

pets. There are also pet health care/wellness programs out there that are

not insurance, but a savings program, which is an alternative to pet

insurance.



It does take some work to figure out, but if you are serious about having

health coverage for your pet, the time you spend doing research will be

well worth it when the need arises, and you know you have the right

coverage.



Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) is the oldest and most well known pet

insurance company.

http://www.petinsurance.com/



PetsHealth Care Plan

http://www.petshealthplan.com/



Pet Care Pet Insurance

http://www.petcareinsurance.com/



Pet Plan Insurance

http://www.petplan.com/



The AKC Pet Healthcare Plan

http://www.akcphp.com/BHIA/



There are many more companies out there, so think about what may be

best for you and your pets. After interviewing a few plans, you will

get an idea for what is best for you and allow you to make an informed

decision.





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2) "Thanksgiving: Pet Safety Tips, Part 2"



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Thanksgiving is upon us, and holiday festivities will be in full swing

for the rest of the year, and then some. For Thanksgiving, I want to

give you some more tips to keep your pets safe. This is part 2 of a

3-part series on Holiday pet safety.



Just like part 1 of our pet safety tips from Halloween, if you are

having a gathering at your home, be aware of where your pets are when

you are opening and closing the door to let your guests in. People tend

to linger in the doorway and exchange greetings, which leaves the door

open for a long while. Does your dog or cat bolt out the door? Will they

come when called? Keep the door open for as little time as possible, and

if your pets tend to run out, confine them to a room to prevent this from

happening. This also will prevent your guests from being jumped on by an

excited pet.



How do your pets react to large numbers of people, and to possible

strangers? You do not want your guests feeling uneasy, or threatened by

an aggressive pet. And, you do not want your pets to be all over your

guests when they are just trying to enjoy their time with you. If your

pets will be aggressive, or very overly friendly, or if this will cause fear

and stress for your pets, then confine them in a nice quiet part of the

house where they can be comfortable and stress free.



We are going to eat a very large, high fat meal at Thanksgiving, guaranteed.

Although our bodies can handle it (to some degree), our pet's intestinal

tract is not equipped to handle such a high fat diet. And, our pet's diets

are much less varied than ours. They eat the same meal every day. Giving

them table scraps of high fat content will cause upset stomachs, and

possibly diarrhea or vomiting. Do your pets a favor and just do not feed

them any table scraps, no matter how much they plead. You will thank me

for this. Besides, feeding your pets table scraps will create begging,

which is a hard habit to break.



Another reason not to feed your pets table scraps is that many of the things

we eat are toxic to your pets. Onions and garlic will cause anemia in pets.

Anemia is the reduced ability of the red blood cells to carry oxygen.

Chocolate is toxic to your pets and can cause heart problems, even leading

to death. Rasins and grapes are toxic to pets. These are linked to kidney

failure.



The cooking string from your turkey or roast can cause major problems if

your pet swallows it. Instead of the string passing through, the stomach or

intestine actually 'climbs up' the string, essentially turning itself inside

out. If your pet does swallow string, and you see it hanging out of your pet's

mouth, do not pull it out! This can cause the same thing I just mentioned.

Take your pet to the emergency vet immediately.



Speaking of turkey and roast, do not feed your pet the bones left over

from the turkey carcass, roast, or ham. When cooked, bones become brittle

and can splinter. These splinters can cause major internal problems in your

pets. They can also cause an obstruction. Just don't do it.



When the day is over, make sure to keep all garbage out of reach of your

pets. If your pet gets into the garbage, they may get hold of any of the

things I have just talked about.



If your pet will be out and about during the festivities, feed them before

you and your guests sit down to eat. Doing this will help curb your pet's

tendency to beg. You may want to keep them separated during the meal if

they tend to beg. You may also want to give them something to keep them

busy while you are enjoying your meal. Give them their favorite toy, or give

them a Kong filled with their favorite treat to keep them occupied.



All in all, you want to stick with the routine for your pets. The same food

at the same time will fill them up, and they will be happy. Be safe, you

are responsible for your pets.



So remember to think about keeping your pets safe and comfortable during

this Thanksgiving holiday. Think about how your pets may react to certain

situations, and plan accordingly to keep them out of harms way.





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4) "Tell Us What You Think!"



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We'd love to hear what you think of this issue! This is

just one issue, with much more important information

coming in future months.



Please send your comments, questions, and ideas for

upcoming issues to us at:



rdelgado@thewoofpack.com



Your feedback matters to us!





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