Category Archives: Pets and Family

Less Than 5% of Pet Owners Know How to Handle Pet Food Safely. Do You?

A dog with a bowl of food

I started 2022 with my suggestions for choosing the right food for your pet. This week I want to follow up with some tips for safe handling of pet food and treats, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Guidelines. These guidelines are designed to protect pets and pet owners against infectious

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Pet Insurance: What New Pet Owners Need to Know

A woman and a dog on a bed

With pet ownership on the rise, many new pet parents are considering pet insurance for the first time. I answer some common questions in the blog post below. What insurance coverage does my pet need? First ask yourself what you want the insurance to cover. Do you want coverage for annual wellness care or accident-only

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Dog Bite Injuries Are On The Rise: Here’s How to Keep Your Family Safe

A dog biting a woman's leg

April 10-16 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Dog bites are a serious public health concern. Annually, in the United States, 2–3 people per 100,000 need hospital admission for dog bite injuries. The annual incidence of bites in children under the age of 15 is 22 children per 1,000. The pandemic has exacerbated the issue,

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