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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
Apr
18
With spring in full bloom, many pet owners blessed with a green thumb are watching their gardens grow. While the addition of colorful flowers and plants make yards more appealing, they can also increase the danger to pets if they contain toxic substances.
Ingesting a poisonous plant can result in effects ranging from nausea to death so it’s important to take precautions before planting any seeds. It’s also important to know what plants are...
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Apr
4
Those who consider pets part of the family will be rewarded and celebrated for all of their love and hard work as part of VPI’s 5th Annual Pet Parent’s Day® on Sunday, April 29. VPI will commemorate the occasion by offering free customizable Pet Parent’s Day e-cards on its Facebook page, and donating up to $10,000 to One Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing old, sick and forgotten pets who are looking for pet parents...
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Mar
29
Did you know that an ear infection is the most common reason we take our dog to the vet? Much like humans, ailments like an ear infection, stomach ache or cough are common, and can prompt a visit to the veterinarian for our pets. While the majority of these conditions are curable, they can become chronic and expensive to treat. VPI policyholders spent more than $46 million in 2011 treating the 10 most common medical conditions afflicting their pe...
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Mar
13
The fanatic frenzy of March Madness is upon us. While the road to the Final Four is daunting, the VPI database of more than 485,000 pets shows the teams that have the pet power it takes to win the championship. After all, last year’s championship game featured...
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Feb
29
Leap Year hits the calendar once every four years, but our four legged friends aren’t averse to taking a “leap” when we least expect it. To coronate Leap Year this February 29, we’re featuring perilous pups and courageous cats that took a leap of faith and lived to bark or purr ab...
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