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This is the season to join in on all the spooky October festivities and dressing up in fun Halloween costumes. We want the entire family to get out and enjoy the spirited activities. What’s cuter than a family costume theme? One that includes your furry companions of course! We see our pets as family, and […]
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In observation of National Paw It Forward Day, an annual pet appreciation event sponsored by our friends at VCA Canada, we are celebrating our role as pet parents. Whether it’s tossing the ball, taking a stroll, or cuddling on the couch with your best mate, today is about quality time. How do you #PawIfForward for […]
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We are proud to share that Trupanion has enrolled our 500,000th pet in medical insurance this week. Trupanion enrolled their first pet in 2000 in Vancouver, B.C. and moved to Seattle in 2008, achieving incredible growth by offering a budgeting option that is fundamentally different from its competitors. “We are humbled by the […]
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If you live in an Earthquake prone region, you know the lingering fear, that the “big one” could happen at any time with little to no warning. The best course of action is to have a plan in place to protect your pet when the time arises. When it comes to making that plan, we have […]
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Cats naturally tug at heartstrings with their big eyes, comforting purrs, and high-pitched meows. Furthermore, cats and kittens always seem to be desperate for homes. Because cat litters can come from multiple sires, it’s common for thousands of strays to be found in and around the same neighborhood. However, you should be aware of some […]
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If you visit your veterinary office often, you have probably become very familiar with the veterinary technicians who are an essential part of the ongoing care of your pet. Vet techs typically work long hours and are always there with never-ending love, help, and support for our pets. Similarly, they provide guidance and a shoulder […]
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I am a registered animal health technician, so I see every day the good that comes from having pet health insurance – and the bad when one doesn’t have it. It has been a Godsend for Joey! Joey was rescued through a group we did work with in 2008. He came to our family because […]
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The spookiest time of year, Halloween, is right around the corner. This popular “howliday” is full of trick-or-treats, which we enjoy spending with our furry friends every season. In honor of the festivities, we looked at our database of all the cat and dog names that Trupanion historically has insured over the years. The data […]
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An Elizabethan collar, otherwise known as an E-Collar, is a device worn by a cat or dog when recovering from an injury or surgery. Commonly known as the “Cone of Shame” it is, in our opinions, due for an upgrade, because there should be no shame in pet health. In 2017, we launched the annual “Cone of […]
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When our boy was 8 years old, Bellingham Animal Hospital recommended we get Trupanion. I am so happy we took that advice. Just two years later Trupanion helped saved our boy’s life. Our 10-year-old yellow lab, Jake, developed splenic hemangiosarcoma and when his spleen ruptured he was in critical condition. He flatlined during the surgery […]
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