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Plant Hazards for Pets
Weed Lethal Foliage from Your Home 
If you’ve got a green thumb or even the slightest fondness for keeping houseplants around then it’s time to take a serious inventory of the foliage inside and around your home. The Humane Society of the United States has identified more than 700 plants as producers of physiologically active or toxic substances that are dangerous to pets. |
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Top Pet Toxins
Pet Owners Unintentionally Harming Thousands of Pets Each Year
 In the average household, many pets are only one bite away from disaster. Shockingly, the most dangerous poisons by far are human medications intentionally given to pets by their owners. Following is the list of top household toxins, with 2007 VPI claim counts and prevention pointers for each.
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Pet Cetera…
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Thanks to all the great submissions from our policyholders, VPI’s photo contest was a big success! We’ll be posting a gallery of all the photos soon, so be sure to check back here to see all the entries.
For policyholders who have signed up for a free VPI Policyholder Portal account and have opted to receive e-mail communications from us, keep an eye on your inbox to find out when the gallery is posted.
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Pet Tip Of The Day
Crate Training Dogs
Crate training your dog is helpful for transporting him to the vet, taking him on trips, and for controlling him throughout the day. Buy a crate that is big enough for your dog to sit, stand and lie in comfortably. Start by simply placing the crate in a room where you spend a lot of time. Read More >> |
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Links of the day
Grief-stricken? How to deal with pet death Jill Rappaport shares her personal story, and the ASPCA offers coping tips.
Putting a leash on your pet spending Good care of a furry friend doesn't have to break the bank.
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The Real Cost of Pet Ownership
 Did you know you'll probably spend upwards of $20,000 on your pet during his lifetime?
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Cosmo's Story
 While playing in the park, Cosmo suddenly dropped his ball and started pacing and dry heaving. His owners had only a matter of time to save his life.
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Dennis' Diary
Why WellCare Coverage For Pets is Important
This week, VPI Pet Insurance CEO and President Dennis Drent discusses why routine care coverage for pets is important. “We believe it is important to use these policy benefits because our pets age faster than we do, and therefore require more frequent medical attention."
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