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Does Your Dog need Dog Insurance?
by Brandon T.
Dogs are great pets, always pleased to see their owners with this showing by the wag of their tails; they do not complain and are a way to de-stress form everyday life. Many owners find walking their dog one of the most relaxing things they can do and will enjoy the exercise as much as their companion will. Whatever the weather, your dog would follow you without even a whine but never as for anything other than you love in return.
Considering all these facets of a pet it is our duty to ensure that we try and show our pet some of the care and concern that they feel for us and dog insurance can be one of the best ways to show that we care. These policies provided by various pet insurance companies cover a wide range of services starting from accidents, serious illnesses and even routine health care for the pets. Dog insurance plans enable owners of dogs to look after their pets with the knowledge that if anything untoward happens to them they will not have to be concerned about medical fees.
While the huge advancements in pet health have lead to procedures being carried out now that just weren't available a few short years ago, they come at a price which health plans can help offset. It is even now possible for certain pets to have transplants and even the likes of hip replacements which not so long ago were not even thought about. Dogs too are prone to certain specific diseases like enlargement of heart, epilepsy, hip dysplasia which can be even be genetic.
Some of these conditions start after a certain age, often when the dog has become a valued and loved member of the family. So by providing a comprehensive dog insurance policy for your dog you can offset any financial worries that medical treatment may cause and still give your pet the best health care. Even on a regular basis a dog requires close attention to his health in terms of the best foods, nutrients and hygiene; regular check ups can include expensive vaccinations, maintenance procedures such as ear and teeth cleaning, de-worming, getting rid of unwanted mites and ticks and even minor infections.
The purpose of the insurance policy for your dog is to ensure all these regular checks are taken care of without the need for any financial concern meaning you can continue to enjoy their company for a very long time. If such care is taken it will ensure a happy and loving association between the dog and his owner. If you are not sure where to start in your search for a good plan then ask some of your neighbors who have dogs and see if they can advise you on a dog insurance plan that will cover everything discussed here.
About the Author:
Brandon is a caring and loving dog owner who currently runs a site dedicated to dogs and house pets at www.thepetcarecenter.com. click here to get the information you need to determine if you dog needs insurance today.
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My Dog Has Been Sprayed By A Skunk, Again!
by Cassidy Deschamps
Let's face it, owning a dog is not always a 'basket of roses'! Cleaning up their poop in the backyard... not fun! Giving them bathes against their will... not fun! Disposing of their 'catch' of the day... again, not very fun!
But the worst... I mean the WORST thing that can happen to any dog owner is when Spot comes to the door, wagging his tail all proud of himself, and smelling of SKUNK!
My dog is now 12 years old. Every year she gets sprayed. She's a smart dog, but she just doesn't learn this one lesson.
One year she got sprayed in the face - her eyes were watering and her mouth was foaming from the reaction of the skunk spray. I quickly forced water down her throat and flushed her eyes with water. She wasn't very happy with me and I wasn't very happy with her (I smelled just as bad as her when it was over!). What do you think she did once I let her go? Come on, guess... I bet you've got it...
RIGHT!!! SHE WENT BACK AFTER THE SKUNK!!!
Once again... she is a very smart dog, but she has a mental block about the whole 'skunk lesson'.
Since she has been sprayed 12 years in a row, we have had the opportunity to try every product on the market to get rid of the skunk odor. Most of the products take the smell down to a lower level, but once she gets wet again (she's a retriever - she's always in the water!) the smell comes right back.
And my house! A lot of people will give you their 'magic potion' to rid your dog of skunk odor, but what about your new sofa that Spot rubbed up against?! What about the carpet that he rolled on?!
I love my dog so much. She is a part of my family and she has a special place in my heart. But when she stinks of skunk it is not pleasurable to give her hugs and kisses!
A new summer season is upon us and I am hoping that this will be the year that she DOESN'T GET SPRAYED!
About the Author:
I'm a mother, dog owner and homemaker. All these things keep me very busy and happy - I wouldn't change a thing... Except maybe for the whole skunk thing!!!
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