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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Veterinary Pet Insurance

Veterinary Pet Insurance stories: 2 news summaries

Vet Bills Force Families to Euthanize Pets

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

Mar 26, 09 12:05 PM CDT
(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, ‘... More »

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

Pooches get kids' names now

Mar 31, 08 6:49 AM CDT
(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,... More »

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name • dog • Veterinary Pet Insurance • ancient Egyptians • PetSmart

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