Tag Archives: Pet Insurance

Scooby Had to “Pay the Piper” for a Tooth-Cracking Treat

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Tracie

Poor Scooby. I have continued to give him cow hooves as a chewing treat, even though I had a suspicion that is what cracked one of his large back teeth a year ago (and required dental surgery then, after pain … Continue reading →

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Jan Did Buy that Sick Kitty and the Breeder is AWOL

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Tracie

Jan responded to my previous exchange with her about using the word “adopt” when she actually bought a kitten: Yes, the kitty — 5 months old — was up for sale at a cat show by Marja Persians in Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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Ruby the Deaf Blue Heeler Puppy is a Rock Hound

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Tracie

Thanks so much for putting Ruby’s photo on your website. She’s so cute — but eating rocks and vomiting them up at night. Hopefully that will stop! I would love to have you sign my THE DOG BIBLE — believe … Continue reading →

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Tracie’s Mailbag & A New-To-Me Danger: Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Tracie

From Christine: I think it was Laurie G. that originally posted the info on the Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC). She might have triggered her memory because my agile Boykin Spaniel is one of the positively IDd for AFFECTED DNA. It’s … Continue reading →

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She Needs Help With Her Dog’s “Cracking” Nose

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Tracie

Hi, Tracie, First I wanted to Thank You so much for taking my call about my poor Abby’s cracking nose. I was just scanning through the stations and I was so happy to see one talking about pets, I hope … Continue reading →

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Medication For Cat With Heart Disease

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Tracie

I got a medical question that is yet another example of the lack of constructive communication and trust that seems to exist between many people and their vets. Here is a situation where this cat owner does not have a … Continue reading →

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Switching to Petplan Insurance but…

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Tracie

You have heard me speak about one of my most astute listeners in Atlanta, Bob, who frequents the dog park with his good pal Smokey. Bob doesn’t let a thing get past him — he checks and double-checks every product … Continue reading →

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Pet Insurance Even For Senior Citizens

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Tracie

Gracie, September’s Dog Talk Dog of the Month, just recently got pet insurance when her Mom Laurel discovered it was affordable with Pets Best, who will accept the older citizens other companies refuse. Here’s what she said: Just thought I’d … Continue reading →

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THE DOG BIBLE May Have Solved Terrible Riddle

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tracie

I got this nice note from Charleen in Pennsylvania –- who got THE DOG BIBLE even though she doesn’t have a dog, but there’s a very sick poodle in her family: I have THE DOG BIBLE and THE CAT BIBLE … Continue reading →

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Listener Wiser & Happier, about “Kitty Crack”, Pet Insurance, Trusting Her Own Judgment

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tracie

Dear Tracie, I saw you on the Martha Stewart Show and was so interested in what you had to say. We have four rescued cats we dearly love. A family of domestic shorthairs, Dad Putchie, Mom Pooh and offspring daughter, … Continue reading →

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