September 7th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Demanddesign
I think it all depends on your situation. If you feel secure enough that you could cover whatever expense may arise then I would say no.
However, as no-one can predict a broken leg or a long term illness that will require treatment and medication leading to a hefty bill, it is that security blanket of insurance that can cushion the blow and allow the owner to concentrate solely on the animal.
There is another option that is available, save for a rainy day. It is an idea, which I know several follow. It is based on a monthly premium, not to an insurance company but to your savings account.
Budget how much you can afford to put aside a month and place it in a savings account or safe place and if the worst happens it is there to fall back on.
The downside to this is the cash payout will be nowhere near what an insurance company will offer.
There is no one set fee, a number of factors are taken into consideration, age, dog breed, location, medical history etc. The lowest premium I came across in my search was 7.50 for a pedigree dog on a basic package.
Do your research, contact friends and family first, ask for examples of claims that may have been made, customer service when taking the policy out or on any calls they may have made. This will give you a general idea of customer service skills or lack of.
Next would be internet search, input the companies name and words such as complaints, delays, refusal, claim issues etc., these tend to bring up forums that alert you of possible situation.
Asking a vet is always an option, however it may not always result in a neutral answer, my vet group promote a particular insurance company which I am not fond of due to my dealings with them in the past, so you can ask for advice, but again do your research on them first before taking out a policy.
If you do decide insurance is for you, many people have conflicting views on age to take out policies, some see it as younger dogs are less prone to illness or breakage’s, however the elder ones are more susceptible.
I would say, if you are willing to take the insurance policy, take it a.s.a.p. You can never tell when your pet will require it, and the smaller and younger the animal the more likely it is to be hurt.
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Tags: animal, cat, dog, illness, insurance policy, pet insurance, Puppy, vets
September 7th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Demanddesign
Due to the Papillons size people, myself alike, don’t give them enough credit for being strong, these little dogs are a lot stronger than they look, however, like all dogs, the breed is known for its ailments and are prone to certain illnesses.
Loose Palette, Slipped Trachea
Also known to some as, the reverse sneeze or loose palette. This causes your Papillon to make a quake like noise, in fact it is known as the term “goosing”. I am told by my vet it does not put the dog in any distress, more so the owner. The Papillon tends to stiffen up and holds its head high in the air and it can be very alarming if you are unaware of the condition.
I have spoken to many Papillon owners about this and have been reassured that it is nothing to worry about. There is nothing really that you can do for certain to stop this from happening. I have found that excitement, strong wind or cold weather causes my Papillon to do this, sometimes it will clear within minutes, however I have had experiences that lasted close to an hour.
Some methods that I have been advised of and some of which I find to have worked are:-
- Garlic tablets/Powder
- Gently hold your hand over the dogs nose
- Place the bridge of the dogs nose in-between the thumb and the first finger, in the V and push gently down so the chin is on the chest and hold for a few seconds.
- Gently rub the throat and chest area in a small circular motion.
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Hayfever
Other conditions I personally have faced was when my Papillon was just a puppy, 14 weeks old to be exact. He suffered horrendously from hayfever, however the vet did not diagnose this for close on 4 weeks.
The hair surrounding his eyes was lost and caused almost a bulging effect, his face was permanently wet, he was uncomfortable and very tired. I visited the vet on several occasions and they passed it off as many things, charging me each time for anti-inflammatory injections, painkillers, antibiotic etc.
It wasn’t until I changed vets for a second opinion I found that he had hayfever, simple as that. I know give him piriton when it flares up and he is completely fine, to run in the field.
- Dose: 1 tablet from a “4 a day” pack for humans.
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Tags: Ailments, Hayfever, Health, Issues, Loose Palette, Papillon, Slipped Trachea
September 6th, 2008 / No Comments » / by Demanddesign
Many of you may remember that Demanddesign once was home to specialized art work of the toy breed the “Papillon”. However, since launching requests for work in various breeds have been received thus sending the direction of the website and work in a more wide spread direction. Demanddesign welcome dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets that you may have and invite you to capture them forever in a graphic form. As well as creating designs of your chosen animal for use in gifts/clothing and print, we now offer a graphic design service for use within your own website. Breeds are added frequently so please visit often so as not to miss out. If however you are looking for a specific breed which we have yet to cover, please contact us.
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Tags: Accessories, Animals, Breeds, Cats, demanddesign, Gifts, Homewares, Papillon, Pets, Rabbit, Toy Dog, Tshirt
September 6th, 2008 / Comments Off / by Demanddesign
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