Understanding Pet Health Insurance: Key Insights & Tips for Pet Owners Part 2

Understanding Pet Health Insurance: Key Insights & Tips for Pet Owners Part 2

In this episode of Radio Trupanion, our host Brooklyn Benjestorf is joined by Genesis Rendon, RVT and Trupanion Territory Partner, to explore the financial barriers pet parents face when accessing veterinary care. They highlight Trupanion’s real-time payment solution, which enables veterinarians to be paid directly at checkout, removing delays and empowering pet parents to confidently say “yes” to care.  Be sure to check out Part 1 of the Understanding Pet Insurance series by scrolling to Episode 3 in this podcast.  To learn more about Genesis Rendon, find her on Instagram at @genesisrvt [https://www.instagram.com/genesisrvt/] and @thestreetvet [https://www.instagram.com/thestreetvet/]  Radio Trupanion is a production of The Trupanion Podcast Network. Learn more about Trupanion coverage by visiting trupanion.com [https://www.trupanion.com/] or calling 855.210.4749.

Why Does My Pet Shake?

In this episode of Radio Trupanion, veterinary neurologist Dr. Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), joins us to unpack the many reasons our pets may shake, shiver, tremble, or tremor. Together we explore the wide spectrum of causes – from common, harmless behaviors like excitement and cold, to more serious medical concerns like anxiety, pain, toxicity, or neurological conditions. Dr. Jurney offers practical tips for pet parents to distinguish between benign and concerning shaking behaviors, recognize emergency warning signs, and track symptoms for their veterinarian so that our pets can stay safe, comfortable, and healthy.  Articles, Studies & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  * Pet Poison Prevention Month: How to Protect Dogs & Cats [https://www.trupanion.com/pet-blog/article/pet-poison-prevention]  * truInsights into Anxiety in Pets: Trupanion Sees Record High Year of Anxiety Claims, Offers Tips for How to Spot and Prevent [https://investors.trupanion.com/news/Press-Releases/news-details/2024/truInsights-into-Anxiety-in-Pets-Trupanion-Sees-Record-High-Year-of-Anxiety-Claims-Offers-Tips-for-How-to-Spot-and-Prevent/default.aspx]  * Cold and Creaky: truInsights into How Winter Weather Impacts our Pets [https://investors.trupanion.com/news/Press-Releases/news-details/2024/Cold-and-Creaky-truInsights-into-How-Winter-Weather-Impacts-our-Pets/default.aspx]  To learn more about Dr. Jurney, visit remedyvets.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dfa1C2k2wzFE10Q2u2s4tMrufm?domain=remedyvets.com]  Radio Trupanion is a production of The Trupanion Podcast Network. Learn more about Trupanion coverage by visiting trupanion.com [https://www.trupanion.com/] or calling 855.210.4749.  *Please note that the perspectives, thoughts, and opinions shared within this interview belong solely to the individual, Dr. Carrie Jurney, and do not represent the views or endorsement of Trupanion.

How to Tell if Your Pet Has Allergies

In this episode of Radio Trupanion, veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD joins us to answer questions about the rising issue of allergies in pets. Together we dive into how allergies manifest differently in pets compared to humans, including common conditions, and explore why allergies are so prevalent in dogs vs. cats, the seasonal and regional factors that influence allergy flare-ups, and how different breeds are more prone to allergic reactions. Dr. Miller shares valuable wisdom for pet parents to recognize and address allergy symptoms early, ensuring their pets can live happy, comfortable lives free from constant itching and discomfort.  To learn more about Dr. Miller, follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/dr.j_animal_dermatolgist/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr.j_animal_dermatolgist/]  Radio Trupanion is a production of The Trupanion Podcast Network. Learn more about Trupanion coverage by visiting trupanion.com [https://www.trupanion.com/] or calling 855.210.4749.  *Please note that the perspectives, thoughts, and opinions shared within this interview belong solely to the individual, Dr. Julia Miller, and do not represent the views or endorsement of Trupanion.

Why Is My Pet Limping?

In this episode of Radio Trupanion, veterinary neurologist, Dr. Carrie Jurney, DACVIM is back to answer questions about common reasons why our pets may be limping or walking abnormally. We discuss how to determine whether a limping pet needs emergency veterinary care or if it can wait for a regular vet appointment. Dr. Jurney also offers advice for pet owners on crucial things to observe and document, which they'll want to share with the vet. This conversation also touches on conditions that can cause weakness or incoordination in a pet's legs, as well as pain management strategies for pets with chronic conditions.  To learn more about Dr. Jurney, visit remedyvets.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dfa1C2k2wzFE10Q2u2s4tMrufm?domain=remedyvets.com]  Radio Trupanion is a production of The Trupanion Podcast Network. Learn more about Trupanion coverage by visiting trupanion.com [https://www.trupanion.com/] or calling 855.210.4749.

Understanding Pet Health Insurance: Key Insights & Tips for Pet Owners

In this episode of Radio Trupanion, host Nick VinZant is joined by veterinarian Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM and MJ Hewitt, Trupanion’s SVP of US Market, to decode the language of pet health insurance. Together they provide an overview of the pet insurance landscape, including common terminology and key concepts such as pre-existing conditions and deductibles, answer questions on plan pricing models and differences in types of coverage for dogs and cats, and clear up other common myths and misunderstandings.  To learn more about Dr. Marks, visit marksdvmconsulting.com [http://marksdvmconsulting.com/]  Radio Trupanion is a production of The Trupanion Podcast Network. Learn more about Trupanion coverage by visiting trupanion.com [https://www.trupanion.com/] or calling 855.210.4749.