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Pet Insurance for Dogs

Repairing a severely ill canine can be quite costly. In some cases, owners will choose to euthanize the dog rather than shoulder the expense. Pet insurance can help reduce the impact of unexpected maintenance costs. Just as with human health policies, owners pay a regular premium in exchange for help that ranges from coverage of annual checkups and immunizations to medical emergencies. Some companies offer annual preset spending limits, while others use deductibles. Premium payments, which are based on services offered and the condition/age of the canine, can range from $100 a year to more than $500.

Be advised that pet insurance is still a relatively rare phenomenon in the United States, with less than 500,000 American pet owners holding policies. Consult your veterinarian for information about reputable companies offering this service.

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Chapter 9: Emergency Care For Your Dog

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my dog muneka is pregnant. how long does it takes for a chihuahua to give birth? are there any special rules i need to know for when she is due?

barked by wanda ferreras on Jul 13, 2008 AT 11:09 am PDT
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dogs are usually pregnant for 57-63 days with normal delivery around the 60th day

barked by Max on Jul 16, 2008 AT 6:17 pm PDT
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Quirk BooksThe Dog Owner's Manual is a basic guide to dog care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides dog owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!