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Who’s Smarter, Male or Female Dogs?
University of Vienna researchers recently added fuel to the longstanding battle of the sexes by extending the debate to our
American Bulldog Fights On Following Foxtail Fiasco
After reading about Duncan, the West Highland white terrier’s foxtail story in the latest edition of The Companion, Mona Frarey
Keeping Your Dog Safe Inside the Dog Park
With the weather heating up, more pet owners are taking their dogs outdoors for some exercise and fun in the
VPI Celebrates Pet Parent’s Day with a Party and $10,000 Donation
In honor of Pet Parent’s Day, VPI Pet Insurance partnered with One Dog Rescue to throw a pet party on
VPI Attends and Donates at GLAAD Media Awards
On Saturday, April 21, VPI Pet Insurance was honored to be part of the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards held
How to Keep the Garden Safe for Pets
With spring in full bloom, many pet owners blessed with a green thumb are watching their gardens grow. While the
Celebrate Pet Parent’s Day on April 29
Those who consider pets part of the family will be rewarded and celebrated for all of their love and hard
The Top 10 Most Common Causes of Veterinary Visits for Cats and Dogs in 2011
Did you know that an ear infection is the most common reason we take our dog to the vet? Much
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May
17
University of Vienna researchers recently added fuel to the longstanding battle of the sexes by extending the debate to our cuddly canines. The researchers set out to determine if gender plays a role in dogs’ cognitive abilities. Fifty dogs were studied, including golden retrievers, poodles, Australian shepherds and mixed breeds. They were divided into two groups: 25 males and 25 females.
Using blue tennis balls attached to a board with string...
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May
16
After reading about Duncan, the West Highland white terrier’s foxtail story in the latest edition of The Companion, Mona Frarey of Rancho Cordova, Calif., wanted to share her own foxtail story involving her American Bulldog, Diesel.
The 18-month saga began one evening f...
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May
3
With the weather heating up, more pet owners are taking their dogs outdoors for some exercise and fun in the sun. One of the best and most popular spots for outdoor fun is the local dog park where a group of pooches can play and socialize with their four-legged friends. With th...
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Apr
30
In honor of Pet Parent’s Day, VPI Pet Insurance partnered with One Dog Rescue to throw a pet party on Friday, April 27. The party was filled with balloons, treats, a special cake made just for dogs and most important of all, a number of happy and energetic pets ready to celebrate the occasion.
In addition to Pet Parent’s Day, there was another cause for celebration at the pet party. During the month of April, VPI donated $5 to One Dog Resc...
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Apr
25
On Saturday, April 21, VPI Pet Insurance was honored to be part of the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles. VPI teamed up with SPCALA, Delta Air Lines and GroundLink to donate the “Bangkok, Phuket and VPI – Oh My” package, which was auctioned off at a final bid of $15,000 that will go to benefit GLAAD.
In addition to roundtrip airfare for two in first class to Bangkok, Thailand,...
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