Take Your Cat to the Vet Week 8/16-8/22

Feline Pine, the natural cat litter company, has extended its “National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” to a whole week, Aug. 16-22. The observance was extended due to positive feedback from veterinarians and cat owners at last year’s Chicago event. The goal of the event is to educate cat owners about the importance of annual visits for their pets.
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IAMS Pet Food Recall Expanded

Proctor and Gamble (P&G) has expanded their current pet food recall on Prescription Renal Diet cat food to include K9 IAMS Veterinary Dry Formulas, Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure, and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin. More details can be located on IAMS.com. Read more...

THANK YOU!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to support the Downingtown High Schools Bands this past Sunday as they march onward to reach their ultimate goal of the Tournament of Roses Parade 2011 in Pasadena, California.  None of this could be possible without your support. Read more...

DOG WASH BENEFIT - SUNDAY AUGUEST 1, 2010

The Animal Clinic at Thorndale will be hosting a dog wash fundraiser for the Downingtown High School Bands Tournament of Roses Parade.

When: Sunday August 1, 2010

Where: The Animal Clinic at Thorndale

How It Works:
Towel dry only.

Please be certain to have your pet on a leash.

Walk-In's Welcome!

Prices:

$10 Toy-Small Dog

$15 Medium-Large Dog

$20 Giant Breed Dogs

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Purchasing Pet Insurance: Navigating A Maze Of Confusion

Pet Insurance. These two words inspire confusion in nearly everyone who hears them from veterinarians to pet owners. Who covers what and how, who pays who and when, and all this talk about “pre-existing” conditions are all topics most people would rather not deal with. But despite all these aggravations pet insurance can still be a wonderful idea. After all who wouldn’t want to make sure their pets are well taken care of? To help alleviate some of the mystery involved with the pet insurance industry here is a quick checklist for you to use should you ever venture into the pet insurance jungle.

7 Questions To Ask:
1.) What is covered?
2.) What is NOT covered? (Be sure to ask this specifically as some insurers will try to avoid this topic all together.)
3.) Does it cover “pre-existing” conditions?
-If so what is considered “pre-existing”?
-Does it start when the policy is first picked up and last until you cancel?
-Does it restart at your renewal date each year?
4.) Does it cover routine visits?
-Exams?
-Vaccines?
-Fecals?
-Preventive medication? (think heartworm or flea/tick medication)
-Bloodwork?
-Spay/Neuter?
-What percent is covered?
5.) Does it cover non-routine visits?
-X-rays?
-Medication?
-Bloodwork?
-Surgery?
-What percent is covered?
6.) Are there age restrictions?
-Does the policy terminate when your pet reaches a certain age?
-Do the fees change?
-Does the coverage change?
7.) Is there a deductible?
-When is it paid?
-Is there a dollar cap?
-What is it?
-Is it per visit?
-Is it yearly? Read more...