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Mar/Apr 10 - Volume 5 Issue 2 |
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Ensure Your Pet’s Health: Consider Pet Insurance
 Not
long ago, medical treatments such as
dialysis, joint replacements, laser surgery,
radiology and chemotherapy were reserved for
humans. Fortunately for our pets, that’s no
longer the case. Today, most veterinary
practices offer these services and many
more, either in their hospitals or in
conjunction with specialty practices. But
many of these procedures are not cheap. That
is where pet insurance comes in.
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Accreditation Matters
Wellness Care for Your Cat
 Health
care has been a major issue in the news this
year. As the saying goes, an ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure. The
fact is, for both people and their pets,
preventing diseases and making an effort to
stay as healthy as we can is actually more
cost-effective than treating disease. We
would all like to be as healthy as possible,
and taking a preventive, wellness care
approach is an important step toward this
goal. AAHA-accredited practices incorporate
individualized wellness and preventive care
plans for pets, and these plans are a part
of each visit to your AAHA veterinarian.
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Living With Blind and Deaf Pets
 Can
blind and deaf pets have a good quality of
life? Pet owners respond with a resounding
“Yes!” Read inspirational stories of cats
and dogs who have not just coped with their
disability but who have provided
inspiration, plus get tips from their owners
and from a veterinarian regarding how you
can help these pets thrive in “Living With
Blind and Deaf Pets.” In one instance, a
blind cat even saved her owner’s life!
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Living With Pets Who Have Missing Limbs
 Pets
who have missing limbs cannot just thrive
but inspire — even if they’re missing more
than one leg! Consider Kandu, a spunky Jack
Russell terrier born without front legs, who
spreads comfort as a therapy dog for
hospital patients and senior citizens. Learn
about Kandu and options for pets with
missing limbs in “Living With Pets Who Have
Missing Limbs.”
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Urine Testing — Why?
 A
lot of us probably don’t put much thought
into what our pet’s urine looks or smells
like. However, having your pet’s urine
tested for abnormalities when it is under
the weather can be a valuable source of
information for your veterinarian.
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