How do we keep our pets healthy in Shaker Heights, OH?
We have Saturday morning dog play dates!  We rotate backyards and get at lest five pooches to show up each doggie play day.  It's great activity for the dogs - and good coffee talk for the adults.
 
Caroline

Winning entry #2 - Buddy up for health

I like to keep Morgan healthy just like I work to keep myself healthy.  To start his day, he gets high quality raw food with salmon oil (for a shiny/healthy coat) and then a quick game of fetch.  He's got comfy beds, made out of recyclable, all natural materials to sleep in while I'm at work.  He also gets the occasional bully stick or chew to keep his teeth clean and strong. 

I make sure he gets regular baths, nail clippings and teeth cleanings.  None of which he likes, but he'll silently suffer through.  I also make sure we make our annual trip for a vet check-up and update him on shots.

On certain days, he goes to doggie day care, to socialize, say hi to his doggie friends and play, play, play!  Have to make sure he's healthy socially as well!  When I get home it's a nice walk around the neighborhood or sometimes training classes - right now he's learning flyball, a dog sport.  That's as much exercise for him as it is for me! 

Then is a nice dinner of high-quality, all natural, human grade kibble.  Then some down time and back to sleep in a comfy bed, ready for another day of fun!

Victoria & Morgan

Winning entry #3 - An ounce of prevention...

We have 7 Weims and 5 have insurance with your company.  The other two were older and could not be insured by you guys do to their age, only reason.  

We use a Vet that BELIEVES in PREVENTIVE Medicine.  So every year they go in for Physical's and updates to any vaccines they may need.  Once age 6 we have a COMPLETE WELLNESS done on each, with includes complete blood work, 3 x-rays of chest and abdomen.  After age 6 then yearly blood work and routine urinalysis done to make sure they are well. They are on Senitol as well has Frontline for ticks and given supplements daily.  

We love our Weims so they are given the BEST CARE POSSIBLE....

Bruce and Debbie

Winning story #4 - Petplan to the rescue

I just want to say how happy I am with my plan.  My cat Kodak was insured only 2 weeks when she had an abscess on her tail.  She was limping and when I went to examine her legs I saw the huge abscess on her tail.  She was in pain and the vet shaved her tail and cleaned her all up.  I received my check from you within 2 weeks for the entire amount I was eligible for.  I have had another pet insurance company for the last 8 yrs and had to fight for every cent that I was entitled to.  I switched all of my pets except my older ones over to you.  My only suggestion is that you insure older pets...I have many here to add on!!!!   Thank you again.
                                           
Lee Ann

WINNING STORY #5 - Food for thought

I am owned by three wonderful dachshunds named Zoë, Gracie and Emma. I am always concerned on how to keep me furbabies healthy and I do plenty of research especially on food. I am 56 and have owned dogs most of my life. I can say that today one of the biggest changes is in the area of dog food. I believe the quality of dog food today is so much better than years ago. By giving our animals top of the line food with no preservatives and making sure the first four ingredients contain no fillers can definitely lengthen our animals lives. This quality food also makes their coats and skin shinny and healthy. I try to keep their snacks nutritious by giving them apples, carrots, pineapples which they love. With that I also watch their weight and especially with the dachshund we need to keep their weight down because of their long backs. On the matter of weight it is not only the right food but also exercise. This also keeps their body fit and strong. Since I am ill and cannot always walk them I found the treadmill a great investment. Using it a few times a week for each dog, it gives them what they need to stay fit and healthy. I brush their teeth often but not as often as I would like. And of course thanks to Petplan I have insurance for all three so I never have to worry about their health if they should get sick. I know I can give them the medical treatment they need in this event no matter what the cost.
There is nothing I would not do for my furbabies because they give me the most important thing, their unconditional LOVE.

Cheryl