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Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation’s largest pet insurer, saw its corporate accounts balloon from 15 to 1,600 in the past six years. About 15 percent of Veterinary Pet Insurance’s policies, or about 50,000, now come from its corporate accounts.

More and more employers are offering pet health insurance these days because they have realized that most households have at least one pet. It also doesn’t hurt that the insurance doesn’t cost them a dine since the employee pays the full cost of the coverage. For most companies, pet insurance is simply a way to help employees at no cost to the bottom line.

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Leaving your pets outside on Halloween is not a god idea. There are plenty of tales of malicious people who tease, injure, steal, torture, even killed peoples pets on Halloween. Not to mention that dogs and cats can scare easily with all the trick-or-treaters coming to your house. Here are some tips to keep your pets happy on Halloween….

As much as your dog or cat may beg for some of your Halloween candy, always remember that chocolate is deadly to them in any amount.

If you work in a pet store, remember that this is the time of year that can be deadly for black cats. Some sick people who play at being what they’ll call a Satanist will buy them to “sacrifice” If you can, don’t take any black cats or sell them during October.

The wrappers, such as tin foil, can get stuck in your pets digestive tract and make them ill or cause death. There are plenty of recipes for making home made dog and cat treats, you can always make them on a Halloween note.

Dogs can have lethal tails, wagging all over the place. Don’t leave any lighted candles or Jack-O-Lanterns where they could be knocked over by a swinging tail or by a curious cat. Not only could your pet start a fire but they could severely burn themselves in the process.

If you are going to dress your pet in a costume, keep in mind that unless the dog or cat is extremely receptive to this kind of thing, you could be causing it discomfort and stress. Some animals don’t mind at all but others do not want to be bothered with this kind of thing. They’ll be under enough stress with the festivities going on outside and people at the door constantly so don’t cause them any more nervousness then you have to. You may love to dress in costume but then, you aren’t a dog or a cat.

If you put a mask of some type on your animal, make sure that the eye holes are big enough for them to see peripherally. Animals depend on their vision to let them know what’s going on and even the nicest dog can get snippy if he can’t see what’s around him. In fact, masks really aren’t a good idea.

If you are having a indoor party, make sure that you put your dog or cat in a room where they won’t be disturbed. Unless your pet is ultra friendly and doesn’t mind loud noises, music and lots of people you should keep them separate for the night. Also, be careful your cat or dog doesn’t dart out through the open door as you hand out candy. Best bet is to just put them in a room with some food and water for the night and check on them once in a while to let them know everything is fine.

Via Halloween Safety

ALLERCA has produced the world’s first scientifically-proven hypoallergenic cats. These cats allow some of the millions of people with feline allergies to finally enjoy the love and companionship of a household pet without suffering from allergic symptoms.

This Animal Abuse Case is so awful but at least one good thing came from it and that’s PRISON. The man admitted in court to tearing off the head of a kitten after a fight with his girlfriend and has been sentenced to two years in prison. I really hope he gets what he deserves and becomes the bitch in prison.

Doggone Safe is a non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention. This article has information for parents on prevention, photos of dog body language and how to interpret, and much much more. Dog attacks are the number one public health problem of children so please, read this article.

Pet owners have always liked to show their animal family a little extra love with the occasional treat, but modern treats have gone way beyond slipping Rover a little turkey under the kitchen table. These days pet owners can visit pet bakeries, buy frozen dog desserts at the grocery store, or make homemade treats from a pet treat cookbook. With all these options, how do you know the right thing to feed your pet? This Treat Article can help you with that.

You never want to lose your family pet and the brave new world of microchipping has left pet owners with questions. In this Common Questions about Microchipsarticle, the experts at The HSUS, Humane Society of the United States, answer them.

Your Car is an Oven! Heatstroke is a deadly disease that can kill your beloved companion, even with emergency treatment. But how does it happen? And most important, how can you help your pet avoid it? This article might answer some of your questions.

Unless you have some help it’s hard to know exactly what to do to train your pooch in the correct way. Check out this article on Training Your New Puppy or Dog.

Does your furry friend have long hair that needs to be taken care of by a professional groomer? I like to think of it like going to the salon! The key is finding the right groomer to provide quality grooming care for your pet.