If you are allergic, I bet Fido is too!

It is always good and smart to get insurance for your pet. Medical care for animals can be very expensive. Dogs and cats can suffer from the same medical conditions we do so seeing your vet is very important for your little one.

Animals can suffer from the following conditions that we have:

• Bladder infections in pets~ please don’t always assume that little Cookie’s “accident” was a behavior issue. It may be something else and could be painful to her.
• Arthritis in animals ~ because pets age quicker than humans, they experience pain and joint ache at a younger age. They often can have joint disease, pain and decreased mobility. Try getting a ramp for him or her to climb instead of jumping.
  
• Gum Disease – Obviously you brush your teeth and your children brush theirs, so please don’t forget to brush your dog’s teeth. Food gets caught in the corners of their mouths after they eat and without brushing, excessive plaque buildup occurs. Not brushing can harbor bacteria and lead to gum disease and gum recession.
• Pet Diabetes – Yes, pets can have diabetes too sometimes requiring insulin and or oral medications.
• Skin Cancer in dogs and cats – You would think that with hair covering most of a dog’s body they would not get skin cancer or need sun block, but they do. Pay close attention to ears and noses.
• Acne – Dogs and cats can have "breakouts" too. Most pets are not stricken by acne but some cases are severe and can become painful and itchy.
• Cataracts – Cataracts in pets can be caused by an underlying condition such as diabetes or malnutrition or radiation or trauma. It also could be just plain old age. Surgery could be required if the case becomes too bad. .
• Stomach Ulcers – Stomach ulcers in pets can be horribly painful and they may vomit or show discomfort. Ulcers can be caused by cancer, liver or kidney disease as well as other things.
• Laryngitis – I know for a fact about pet laryngitis as my dachshunds bark hour after hour after hour and at the end of the day sometimes sound very raspy. Other things that can cause laryngitis in pets are respiratory tract infections, allergies, etc. Also, be careful spraying inhalants around your pet.
• Pet Allergies – Pets can get allergies from bites, and in pollen of plants and even sometimes can be allergic to the food you are feeding them. Try rubbing their paws for allergies with some great products that are natural!

Get some insurance for your pet and take "man's best friend" to the vet. They could be suffering from a condition and you not even know it.