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Nestle Purina Sells PurinaCare Pet Insurance To Pethealth, Inc.

Pethealth has acquired PurinaCare's pet insurance business with an official closing date of May 1, 2013. In the United States, Pethealth offers pet insurance through 24PetWatch and ShelterCare. Although the news of this merger came out in a press release about 3 weeks ago, virtually no details were offered about how it would affect current PurinaCare policyholders. The following details were obtained from a representative of PurinaCare pet insurance. All current PurinaCare policies will remain in force until the expiration date of the current policy term. PurinaCare policies that are within 60 days of renewal at closing (those that renew... Read more →

More Cold Weather Tips For Your Pet

Dr. Larry McDaniel followed up Dr. Bill Craig's post with more excellent cold weather tips. It's good information especially for pets in very cold and/or snowy environments. Read more →

Winter Pet Health Tips

Dr. Bill Craig at PurinaCare pet insurance company wrote an excellent blog post about protecting your pets during the winter months that could save you an unexpected, and potentially expensive visit to the vet if you heed these tips. Read more →

Holiday Health Tips For Your Pet From PurinaCare Pet Insurance

Dr. Bill Craig recently wrote an excellent article on the PurinaCare blog that might just save some pet owners from a trip to the emergency clinic during the holidays, and therefore, also save them a nice chunk of change. Dr. Craig is one of the veterinarians that I converse with via e-mail quite a bit about PurinaCare's pet insurance policies. He has always been extremely helpful for which I am very grateful. Read more →

PurinaCare Rolls Out New Policies

PurinaCare pet insurance started offering new plans in 36 states earlier this month. They are seeking approval in the other states as well. They are now offering an Accident-Only policy at a very reasonable premium. Of course, it is preferable to get an Accident and Illness policy. But if your pet is older and has a chronic condition that would preclude him or her from getting covered for illnesses, then the accident policy would be available since there aren't any exclusions based on pre-existing conditions. The only significant changes to the PurinaCare with or without Wellness coverage is the offering... Read more →