Archive for December, 2009

Addition to Animal Careers Post

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

I just wanted to make a quick addition to my previous post regarding animal careers.  While it is important to have veterinarians, it is equally important to have the assistants to go along with that profession.  If you are wanting to get involved with animals, but don’t want to spend 8 years (and who knows [...]

Smoking is Bad For Your Pets Too!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Everyone knows that smoking causes cancer, and that there are deadly chemicals in the secondhand smoke expelled by smokers.  But did you know that smoking can also have an effect on the health of your pet?  Our pets breathe in the same air we do, and if that air is contaminated with nasty chemicals, your [...]

Animal Careers

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

When I was younger, I really wanted to become a veterinarian – I had volunteered at my local Humane Society and really enjoyed my time there, so I knew I wanted to do something with my life that would also benefit animals.  Circumstances beyond my control prevented me from becoming a veterinarian, but I’d like [...]

Facts and Myths About Pet Health Insurance

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Question:  Does pet health insurance work the same as an HMO? Answer:  No, it works very differently from an HMO, with pet health insurance, you are able to visit any licensed veterinarian worldwide.  You are also able to pay at the time of service. Question:  Pet insurance is more costly than people insurance. Answer:  The [...]