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Pet insurance

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Pets are more than just domestic animals; they are members of our families. So just as the other members of the family, our pets also require insurance. Pet Insurance is the insurance which pays the veterinary costs if one’s pet is ill, injured due to an accident, or in case it has died, or is lost or stolen.

A pet insurance policy can help you cover losses to a third party in case your pet accidentally hurts them or destroys their property.However, it does not cover veterinary treatment like vaccination, neutering etc.

As veterinary medical techniques and drugs are getting expensive due to which the market for pet insurance has increased. While pet insurance is hugely popular in the western countries, it is still relatively not so popular in India, as insurance companies do not advertise about it and a large number of people do not get their pet registered.

In India, pet insurance largely means insurance for dogs and cats. Oriental Insurance is one among the very few insurance companies which provides insurance for dogs, horses and elephants. The other major companies in the Indian pet insurance market are United India Insurance Co, National Insurance Co, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and New India Assurance Co. etc.

One can select different types of pet insurance policies, based on individual needs, pets and budgets. The Lifetime cover is a policy which covers expenses related to a pet contracting any long-term or chronic illness. With the Time-limit cover policy, pet owners receive financial protection for a specific period. The other kind is the, money-limit cover policy through which pet owners can receive monetary benefit for every condition that falls under the terms of pet insurance coverage.

Usually the premium for pet insurance varies between three to five percent of the amount insured in India. Pet medical insurance is essentially a risk mitigation strategy for guarding against significant medical expenditure for treatment of sick or injured pets.

What kind of pet care products should you get for your dog?

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Everyone desires for a healthy dog, however one must keep in mind this is not an easy task. Many things are associated with the nurturing of a dog. The basic thing what your dog requires is your care, and you can really take care of it with the various pet care products.

A dog collar is a “must have” on your dog supplies list for your dogs safety which must have an identification tag in case your pet gets lost. You also need to have leashes in order to walk and restrain your dog. Every dog should have his own crate, a place where he can feel secure and comfortable.

In case your dog sleeps with you, it might like a soft fluffy bed of his own, that’s why your dog supplies list should include one or more beds. You must have a furminator, if your dog is a breed that sheds.

You should use shampoos, toothpastes, toothbrushes that are meant for dogs and not the ones used by you. You need to have separate towels, water and food bowls for your pet. You also need to have a brush for brushing its coat. To trim your dog’s nails, purchase a set of nail clippers that are meant for dogs at your local pet store. Use cotton ear buds to clean its ears.

Dogs love to play so make sure you get plenty of toys for it. Toys are also necessary to keep your dog busy with physical activities.

A quality dry dog food is best for your pet. Canned dog food must be avoided as they are unhealthy. Semi-Moist foods are not recommended as the primary source of nutrition in a diet but are actually a great supplement to a diet.

Your best friend requires a bundle of care products. There are many kinds of pet supplies available in the market; however, it is you who should determine what kind of pet supplies your dog really needs in order to feel comfortable.