Some people say that pet insurance is the best thing they have ever got for their pet. Others do not find their policy useful or consider it to be too expensive. There are even people who would never even think about purchasing coverage for their animal companion.

When you have to make a decision whether to buy a policy or not, you have to ensure that you base it on thorough and accurate information. Learn everything you need to know about this type of insurance before you make a decision.

What does pet insurance cover?

The main item on every policy is the vet fees coverage, also called veterinary, medical or health coverage. It is designed to pay for the treatment of the animal in case it falls ill or gets injured. The standard policies cover all sorts of conditions. [Read more…]

Some people say that pet insurance is the best thing they have ever got for their pet. There are also those who do not find their policy useful or consider it to be too expensive. There are even people who would never even think about taking out cover for their animal companion.

When you have to make a decision whether to buy a policy or not, you have to ensure that you will base it on thorough and accurate information. Learn everything which you need to know about this type of insurance before you make a choice.

What does pet insurance cover?

The main item on every policy is the vet fees cover, also called veterinary, medical or health cover. It is designed to pay for the treatment of the animal in case it falls ill or gets injured. The standard policies cover all sorts of conditions. [Read more…]

Pets serve many purposes in the lives of their owners, including companionship, protection, and entertainment.

Hollywood has portrayed pets as heroes (Lassie, for example), as suppliers of fur (101 Dalmatians), and as a litmus test for relationships (28 Days and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days). On a more practical note, for owners with children, pets can help teach responsibility.

It is not uncommon to hear your children say, “Why do I have to do everything?” Parents slump in frustration, take a deep breath, and begin to list the things they have done to ensure the child’s health and safety over the years. Perhaps a little object lesson would help. [Read more…]

Parasites pose great danger to pets and dog ear mites are no exception. These tiny parasites live in the ear canal and can cause complications unless the canine is treated effectively.

Owners of puppies are more worried about their pets getting this kind of problem as younger animals are more susceptible to getting mites. Find out all about these parasites, how they affect the ears, what symptoms they produce and how your dog can get treated.

What are dog ear mites?

Ear mites, also called otodectic mites, are tiny parasites. They are about the size of a pin head and are white in color which makes them difficult to be notice in the dog’s ear canal. They are highly contagious and can be transferred easily between dogs, cats and other pets such as rabbits. They are not contagious to humans and cannot be transferred by us. [Read more…]

If you have decided to keep tropical fish, you are probably already aware that there is a vast array of both fish and products for their care available to you. You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the choices, but don’t worry. There are some questions that you need to ask yourself about what you want out of your tank, and what you are prepared to invest in (in money, time and space).

But having done this, you will be able to make your selection with a light heart and clear head. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you begin shopping in earnest: [Read more…]