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Pet health special: Cat bite abscesses

As a veterinarian, there’s no pet health condition I love treating more than cat bite abscesses, and we see a lot of these in our practice. In fact, it’s a standing joke around our clinic that every Saturday that I work I seem to end the day by treating an abscess!

Many of these abscesses are fairly superficial and easy to cure, but in other cases the cat can become seriously ill and may need extensive surgery to clean up the abscess. Here are some things you need to know about cat bite abscesses.

Cats are highly territorial and often fight when they encounter other cats outdoors. Whe

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Tags: Abscesses, Bite Abscesses, Cat Bite, Cat Bite Abscesses

Sunday, February 12th, 2012 Insurance Advice No Comments

PENSION PLANNING: GET STARTED NOW!

It’s never too late to start saving for the future. Some may say it’s appropriate to begin saving for your retirement from the time you can spell the word ‘money’. When you finally put up your feet, after working for your entire life, you need to be relaxed and have the peace of mind that you will be able to live the rest of your years comfortably, financially independent, and still have enough to pass over to your children.

Pension plans are a dependable way to begin saving, letting your money grow and keep it ‘locked in’ until the time is right. Pension plans are arrangements which are set up in such a way that you will be receiving a regular income when you are no longer employed. These schem

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Friday, February 3rd, 2012 Insurance Advice No Comments

Life Insurance Benefits after a Homicide

When you buy a life insurance policy, you are entering into a contract with the insurance company to provide benefits to your survivors in the event of your death. People buy insurance because of the inherent uncertainty of life. They want to leave something behind so their loved ones wont have to worry about expenses after theyve passed on.

Life Insurance Claims Not Covered

Generally, the insurance company will pay on death claims but there are circumstances under which they will not. These circumstances will be spelled out in the contract, so you have to read it thoroughly to see whats covered and what is not. (1) The first two years of most insurance policies are what is known as the contestable period.

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Tags: Benefits, Life Insurance

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 Insurance Advice No Comments

How to throw a dog birthday party

Even though I work in the pet insurance industry, on occasion, I still forget one of my pet’s birthdays. And boy, do I feel guilty about it! Not that they know any different, but it makes me happy to show up after work with a new bed or special treat.

If you want a sure-fire way to remember your pet’s birthday, plan a birthday party! Pet parties have grown in popularity over the years, so you won’t get nearly as many funny looks today as you would have in the 80s.

Let’s be honest – parties are for the dogs. Inviting cats will only result in the fur flying, so this pet insurance blog goes over the basics of throwing a doggie birthday party.

Step 1: Make the guest list This is one time you definitely want an A-list of guests. Invite on

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Tags: Birthday, Birthday Party

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 Insurance Advice No Comments

Condo Insurance Costs in Denver

Condo insurance costs in Denver vary from normal home insurance policies. A condominium insurance policy only covers the owner’s unit in Denver and the possessions that are in it. Basically, in comparison to the cost of home insurance policies, condo insurance policies cost less.

A condo insurance policy depends mainly on the location, the type of construction and the value of the said unit. Depending on your condominium in Denver, some requires only renter’s insurance, i.e. the renters of a condominium unit need only to pay part of the condo association fee, and only need to find insurance for the said renter’s possession.

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Thursday, December 15th, 2011 Insurance Advice No Comments

How to Report Life Insurance Fraud Online

No one likes to be a snitch, but sometimes it is essential to take on this role and do the right thing. This is especially true when you discover life insurance fraud. Life insurance fraud affects everyone through increased premiums and increased taxes.

Recognizing Fraud

Recognizing signs of insurance fraud is the first step people can take to protect themselves and to understand the nature of this costly crime. Life insurance is one of the easiest insurance fraud schemes to recognize. There are two basic forms of life insurance fraud. The first is when an individual murders, or arranges the murder of, another to collect on a life insurance policy.

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Tags: Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Fraud

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 Insurance Advice No Comments

Top 12 things I’m thankful for as a vet

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s the time of the year to pause (or paws) and be grateful for the joys and priviledges pets bring into our lives. Why not take a moment this year to think of all the things you’re thankful for, aside from having pet health insurance, of course. As a vet, I like to reflect on and be thankful for the pets in both my professional life and within my own family. Pets ask us for so little and have so much to give in return. Here are the top 12 things I’m thankful for as a vet:

1. Unconditional love If our pets misbehave and we’re forced to use our scary “stern” voice, our pets will forgive us instantly. They’re hap

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Thursday, December 1st, 2011 Insurance Advice No Comments