Health+Wellness

Insuring Fido

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Protecting Fido’s health with a little extra boost.

By Jon Provost

If you ever need it, pet health insurance can be a real lifesaver, but keeping companion dogs safe and healthy is the key. Dogs are great at masking illnesses; it’s that survival thing. So the most important thing is to be diligent about Fido’s health. Having pet insurance is a good thing, but not having to use it is even better.

Here are five tips on keeping Fido healthy with or without health insurance:

• Observe his or her eating habits. If they’ve changed, something could be wrong.
• Watch his or her weight. Is he or she losing or gaining? Obese dogs get diabetes just like humans do, as well as a myriad of weight-related health issues.
• Any change in urine or stool could be an indicator that something is awry.
• Keep current on all recommended vaccinations and tests as well as flea and tick control.
• Keep your dog under control. Dogs running loose can get hit by cars or come into contact with other animals that are ill.

Fido Health Alerts:

• Border collies are prone to losing their eyesight in old age.
• Large breeds commonly develop hip and joint problems.
• Bone fractures occur easily in small breeds.

Issue 41 January/February 2010

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