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Insurers say pet care spending, visits increase with insurance
Pet insurers want veterinarians’ help convincing pet owners to buy insurance, which industry representatives say is connected with
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UNDER REVIEWPet health insurance
The AVMA endorses the concept of pet health insurance that provides coverage to help defray the cost of veterinary care and encourages veterinary…
Do you need pet insurance?
Pet insurance can offset some of the costs of your pet's healthcare. Talk to your veterinarian and research your pet health insurance options.
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Pets covered under auto insurance policy
Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, an auto insurer based in Mayfield Village, Ohio, recently announced its collision
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Practices share top 10 ways to promote pet insurance
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association recently shared the top 10 ways that veterinary practices can promote pet health insurance.
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Vaccination, neutering, insurance may affect prescribing practices
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom may be less likely to prescribe systemic antimicrobials for ill pets that are vaccinated, neutered, or insured,…
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Revised policy encourages proactive education about pet insurance
Pet health insurance can help defray pet owners' cost of veterinary care, empowering them to provide a higher level of medical care for their…
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Breed discrimination bites homeowners
Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans
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Staying Afloat
Pet health insurance has grown more popular, although its use is still not widespread.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition
The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® coalition includes the AVMA, State Farm Insurance, American Humane, Insurance Information Institute, and…
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National Pet Wellness Month promotes wellness plans
National Pet Wellness Month this October focuses on educating pet owners about wellness examinations, disease prevention, and pet health insurance.
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Top 10 reasons pets visit veterinarians
Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, of Brea, Calif., recently reviewed its policyholder claims and found that for the second
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House of Delegates approves model practice act, other proposals
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new version of the Model Veterinary Practice Act and passed proposals regarding AVMA governance and pet health…
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Report: Similar rises in human, pet health care expenses
Household pet health care expenses have risen in patterns similar to those seen in human health care, despite any influences of insurance coverage and…
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Analysis finds veterinary prices flat for 2009 to mid-2015
Prices for canine veterinary services were flat from 2009 through June 2015, at least on invoices submitted by policyholders with Nationwide pet…
Backyard Poultry: Consider Your Credentials and Coverage
Veterinary credentials and insurance coverage for veterinarians who regularly see and treat backyard chickens or urban poultry.
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Practices busier than ever, except for one time of year
The Report on the Market for Veterinary Services, the fourth and final of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series, has information on practices’…
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Nationwide releases findings on cancer in dogs
An analysis of cancer claims for 1.6 million Nationwide-insured dogs found that purebred dogs have a higher risk for cancer claims than nonpurebred…
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Analyses delve into osteosarcoma prevalence, veterinary pricing
An analysis of Nationwide’s pet insurance claims has revealed trends in the prevalence of osteosarcoma in dogs in the United States by size, breed,…
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Chicago ordinance passes: It's the deed, not the breed
In October, a Chicago ordinance passed recognizing that any breed of dog has the potential to bite, not just the usual suspects
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
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Video promotes preventive care for avian, exotic pets
A free video is available for veterinary practices to use on their websites to promote preventive care
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Within prison walls
Veterinary students from Louisiana State University examine and treat animals at a prison-based animal shelter in Jackson, La., as
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Protecting pet hospice
Pet hospice is increasingly an option for people wanting a dignified death for a terminally ill companion animal.