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Cat Trapped in Sofa Bed
Wins Hearts, Trophy

Sep 29, 2023 12:42 PM CDT

Cat Trapped in Sofa Bed Wins Hearts, Trophy

Giles the cat nabs Nationwide award for most unusual pet insurance claim

(Newser) - A cat who was rushed to the vet after being closed in a folding sofa bed has been handed a national award, though one unlikely to ease his trauma. The black cat named Giles is the 2023 recipient of Nationwide's Hambone Award for most unusual pet insurance claim, "...

Screw ObamaCare,
I Want My Dog's
Insurance

OPINION

Mar 26, 2014 11:02 AM CDT

Screw ObamaCare, I Want My Dog's Insurance

Eric Wee says his dog gets far better health care than he does

(Newser) - When doctors found a bulge on Nelson's abdomen, they gave him an ultrasound and a CT scan, gave him a blood transfusion, and surgically removed the tumor, and insurance covered 90% of it, less a $500 deductible. And, as you've guessed by reading the headline, Nelson is a...

Pet Health Insurance
Gets Complicated, Too

Dec 9, 2009 2:52 PM CST

Pet Health Insurance Gets Complicated, Too

With the numbers rising, all kinds of options are available

(Newser) - Health insurance for pets is getting just as tricky as insurance for humans. With the cost of pet medical care rising, along with the number of insured pets, a dizzying range of options is suddenly available—complete with choices on deductibles and depth of coverage. Some policies cover hereditary conditions...

Vet Bills Force Families to Euthanize Pets

Mar 26, 2009 12:05 PM CDT

Vet Bills Force Families to Euthanize Pets

Tough times make care harder to justify; few have animal insurance

(Newser) - The recession is having some tragic consequences for family pets. Experts say owners are delaying care, opting out of pricey treatments, and putting down pets they’d otherwise save, MSNBC reports. One shelter has seen a 20% jump in admittances. “They come straight from the vet and say, ‘...

Run, Spot, Run: Max and Bella Now Top Dog Names

Mar 31, 2008 6:49 AM CDT

Run, Spot, Run: Max and Bella Now Top Dog Names

Pooches get kids' names now

(Newser) - Traditional dog names like Spot and Buster have been abandoned for human names such as Max and Lucy, according to a survey of most popular pet names. The list was compiled by a pet health insurance company from the names of dogs in its database, reports USA Today. Max, Buddy,...