How can I get a part-time job working with animals? Do I need qualifications?
Posted by admin in Veterinary Pet Insurance on July 16, 2010
I’m just after doing my Leaving Certificate, and I’ve deferred my place at college for one year. I really love animals and I’d love to spend my year working with them. I’ve rang all my local pet shops, dog boarding kennels and even veterinary clinics, but none of them have any job vacancies for me. I also rang the dog warden, willing to volunteer for experience but he said something about needing insurance as it’s a dangerous job. Please help, I want to get a job as soon as possible!
I’m just after doing my Leaving Certificate, and I’ve deferred my place at college for one year. I live in Co.Clare, Ireland. I really love animals and I’d love to spend my year working with them. I’ve rang all my local pet shops, dog boarding kennels and even veterinary clinics, but none of them have any job vacancies for me. I also rang the dog warden, willing to volunteer for experience but he said something about needing insurance as it’s a dangerous job. Please help, I want to get a job as soon as possible!
If I was to start up my own dog-sitting/walking service, what would be the normal rate to charge? In terms of euro.
Perhaps there is a rancher in your area that needs some assistance.
How do I write a business plan for a pet hotel?
I would like to start a business and am in need of some ideas for writing my business plan, then I will be looking for investors? I seen a business in Chesterfield, MO and it was called Petropolis. It was a "hotel" for small animals, cats and dogs mostly. I would like to open something similar to this. Also, what are some good ways of finding out if this would go over well in the area I am looking into? Can you send out a survey to the area asking specific questions? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Before you write a business plan do a market study first. After that, you can based your busines plan to your study. The market study deals on what people want or like for thier pets. you should ask them and then base your plan to thier aswers. Always remember that they will be your customers.
Also. dont forget to study your competitors. know why people bring thier pets there.. Dont follpow what your competitor is doing.. but you have to do something in order to differentiate your service from your competitors.
Can I have my cat around my dog if he doesn’t have all vacinations?
Posted by admin in Dog Vacinations on July 16, 2010
I got my basset hound puppy yesterday, and he is 9 weeks and 2 days old. I need to take him in for his shots ASAP but I dont have the paper with me for the vaccination list so it probably won’t be until tomorrow or later depending on the availibility of the place. He has all of his vaccinations up to date- my cat (who lives with a relative) is coming to stay for a few weeks. Is this dangerous?
It may be dangerous they will kill each other everyone knows dog’s and cat’s never get along. Try put the cat and the dog togheter if they growl and try to attack you better seperate them.
How do you keep a burglar from getting in the house if you have a dog door?
Am thinking about installing a Dog Door – but I have a large dog. How do you keep a person from entering your home while you are away if you have a dog door?
My aunt had the same problem, until they got this wonderful cover invertion. On the inside of their dog door there are slots sticking out of the door. When they want to block the dog door at night they simply slide the cover board into the placement slots. You dont even have to lock it because from the outside there is no way to remove the cover. If I had any links or more info on these I would share them with you but unfortunatly i don’t sorry! Best of Luck on finding your solution!
Is there such thing as dog insurance?
Posted by admin in Dog Insurance on July 16, 2010
I want my dog to have insurance and how much would that be?
There are about a dozen pet insurance companies in the US. The purpose of pet insurance is to pay for the unexpected costs if your pet were to get hurt or sick because vet bills can get very expensive. Some companies also offer routine coverage (to pay for exams, vaccines, etc) but I would recommend to skip that, because you’re just paying the same amount of money through more expensive monthly premiums. And in most cases, it costs more than if you were to just plan for those expenses yourself.
Pet insurance typically costs around $25-$80 per month for a dog, depending on it’s age, breed, and where you live.
They all have a co-pay of 10-30% of the bill plus a deductible that is either annual or per-incident or per bill.
I have Trupanion for my dog and they cover 90% of the bill and I chose a $0 deductible so I only ever pay 10% of the bill. They don’t have claim limits or annual limits, and don’t increase your premiums every time your pet has a birthday like lots of companies do. I would definitely recommend them.
In all, do lots of research before choosing a company. Read all the negative reviews on petinsurancereview.com for each company so you know the worst-case scenarios.
Good luck!
Careful Preparation Makes For A Great Vacation
Posted by admin in Veterinary Pet Insurance on July 16, 2010
The key here is planning and organization.
First you should select the type of vacation and its destination. Are you looking for a relaxing time on the beach, an exciting skiing vacation or a thrilling gambling junket to the islands? Once you have narrowed down the type of excursion you have chosen, it is time to do some research. You will want to find the peak time of the year to go for your particular trip along with the best prices on transportation and lodging. You can get the information from your travel agent or do it yourself on the Internet.Then depending on your decision, purchase the airline tickets, schedule the cruise, rent a car or reserve the hotel or campground. Arrange for transportation to and from the airport.
Allow enough time to get your traveling documents in order. For instance, ordering a notarized birth certificate or applying for a passport, visa, international driver’s license, travel insurance, etc. Be sure if you will be going as the solitary parent, to obtain a notarized letter of consent from you spouse or ex-spouse that you have the permission to bring the child with you to your destination. However if the other parent is deceased, you may need to present their death certificate. Then again, if you will be leaving your child with a guardian, give him or her a notarized letter allowing them to authorize emergency medical attention. Check to see if any mandatory inoculations are necessary for immunization to travel in the area you are going to be visiting. Verify that your health insurance is up-to-date.
Plan your itinerary because a well-planned itinerary will save you both time and money. For example, if you decide you really want to attend a special festival, concert or other activities while you are away, check out if it will require tickets or reservations and order them before hand. This will avoid arriving to find a long wait or the activity is sold out. Do not overload your schedule. See how long it will realistically take to get from place to place. What is the best way to get there? How long will you stay? Realize there will be delays caused by weather, transportation and possibly health issues.
You will want to make sure you have everything at home tended to while you are away. You will need someone to take care of your pets, plants and trim the lawn. You may wish to hire a house or pet sitter. Otherwise, you will have to arrange to have your pet boarded, the mail held at the Post Office and deliveries like the newspaper and bottled water temporarily stopped. Make sure that you supply your house sitter with a key and the alarm code to the house. Provide instructions for taking care of your pets. Also make a list of emergency phone numbers they might need, such as, the veterinary, police, fire department, alarm company and where you will be staying.
Shortly before you leave, make sure you have your prescriptions refilled. Pay any upcoming bills. Shop for things you will need to bring with you. Give yourself plenty of time to pack your luggage so you will not forget anything. Advise your alarm company and police department of the time you will be gone. Put lights and maybe a radio on timers so it looks and sounds like someone is home. Throw out anything in the refrigerator that will spoil. Make sure to have the credit cards, travelers checks, cash or foreign currency, reservation confirmations and traveling documents you will need.
Right before you depart on vacation, shut off all electrical appliances and unplug televisions and computers. Depending on the season, raise or lower the heat and air conditioning. Take out the garbage. Shut off the water to your washing machine and outside faucets. Check with the airline to confirm your flight is on schedule. Lock up the house and car. Get ready to have a fantastic vacation knowing everything has been taken care of due to your careful preparation.
James Yee
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/careful-preparation-makes-for-a-great-vacation-112041.html
What to Know When Relocating your Pet to Panama
In many cases, pets are valued as family members as much, if not more, than our traditional two legged members. As a result, their comfort and safety when traveling are as big a concern as ours.
The following provides information that can help you make the best decisions for your pets travel needs.
Your dog or cat must have papers proving that a rabies vaccine was administered at least thirty days, but not more than 180 days prior to entry into Panama.
You must take your pet to the vet for a complete health check as well as to get a certificate for international travel. This health certificate for international travel must be completed within 10 days of the date you plan to travel to Panama.
You must then have your pet’s certificate of international travel stamped by the nearest Panamanian Embassy or Consulate. –These stamps cost approximately $30.00.
Some things to consider when choosing an airline for your pets are:
1. Some airlines have embargos on pet transport during extreme summer or winter months.
2. Most airlines will allow you to take your pet in the cabin with you as long as your pet meets certain weight and size restrictions.
3. There is usually an extra fee associated with bringing pets. Some airlines charge according to the weight of the animal others charge a flat rate.
4. If at all possible, try to arrange for your pet’s flights to be as direct as possible. The less time your pet has to spend traveling, the less stress he will experience.
Once you arrive in Panama with your pet, you must then pay a fee of $130 USD. You must also take an oath agreeing to home quarantine your pet for 40 days.
If any of the above steps are neglected it is possible that the authorities will take your pet upon arrival to Panama to be quarantined for 40 days at the airport vet facilities at a cost of 12 USD per day. In most cases these facilities are not as plush as what your pet may be accustomed to.
The airport vet is the only person who can approve your animals papers and release your pet. The normal hours of the airport vet are between 9AM to 12PM Monday through Friday. And 1PM to 4PM Monday through Thursday. With this in mind, try to arrange the arrival or your pet’s flight according to the airport vets work schedule.
Anatoly Gaviria
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/what-to-know-when-relocating-your-pet-to-panama-140137.html
Why You Should Always Opt For The Best Pet Insurance Policy
Posted by admin in Dog Insurance on July 16, 2010
For a relatively low cost, a pet owner can acquire the best pet insurance for his or her dog or cat (or both!). While some of the more cynical people in the world will take an attitude that pet insurance is a luxury item that only those who have money to burn will purchase. Such an attitude is foolish as a medical calamity or accident can befall the pet. When such a calamity occurs, then there will be uneasy financial concerns that will have to be taken into consideration if proper pet insurance has not been purchased long in advance of the onset of the medical problem.
If there was ever an incredibly uncomfortable situation to be in, it would be the situation where a pet faces a serious, life threatening condition. If a dog or cat is diagnoses with something as serious as cancer, immediate treatment must be undertaken in order to save the life of the animal. Such procedures, however, will not be humanitarian gifts as there will be fees involved with such procedures. When the condition is incredibly serious, there is the possibility that several surgeries and follow up visits will be required in order to maintain the life of the pet.
Sadly, there is a financial concern here that must be taken into consideration. How much will the owner be able to afford and how much money will the owner be able to expend before realizing that finances will necessitate having to have the pet put down as further medical care will be out of the range of affordability of the owner. This is why the best pet insurance is something that should be taken into serious consideration, particularly as a pet continues to get up in age.
Pet insurance is a relatively new product on the pet market. It has been around a little over 15 years, but has only started to catch on with the public in the last five years. One of the reasons for this increased popularity of insurance is the fact that vet bills have grown exponentially in the last decade. In fact, increases of the average vet bill have grown by 50+% in only a few short years.
Because of this, it is more important than ever before to invest the dime in the best pet insurance policy. Such insurance policies can be purchased for very little money and they will provide an adequate security net for a beloved pet that deserves such positive protections. Therefore, it is wise to take a look into the available options that may fit the budget that the owner must work within. Doing so as soon as humanely possible will provide a pet with a long and happy life.
Craig Thornburrow
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/why-you-should-always-opt-for-the-best-pet-insurance-policy-108255.html
Obedience Training Resolves Bad Dog Behavior in Most Cases
There is nothing worse then a dog that jumps on anyone who walks in the front door, barks all day long, doesn’t listen to your commands, or relieves himself in your house. These are just a few examples of the sorts of bad dog behavior that drives owners crazy. If you are having these types of behavioral problems with you dog then it might be time to try some basic obedience training.
Dogs are very social creatures and they love attention, even if it’s for doing the wrong thing. Dog obedience training is the best way to re-program the way your dog goes about seeking attention because it them a positive outlet to please you. It also teaches them the difference between good and bad behavior because once they understand what you want from them they will always work to earn your praise.
There are two ways to approach training your dog to correct bad behavior; you can do it your self or you can sign up for a dog training class. If you are having a particularly hard time with your dog’s behavior then a class run by a professional trainer may be your best bet. Not only do you get their years of experience working with just about every kind of behavioral problem you also get a chance to find out exactly how to best deal with your dog’s problems. Dog obedience classes also give you the opportunity to socialize your dog with other dogs, which is a big part of solving many of his behavior issues.
If you don’t wish to train your dog in a class setting then you can still use the services of a professional trainer. Many trainers will provide private lessons, either at their place of business or at your home. Again you will get their experience working with all sorts of dogs but it will be more cost prohibitive.
If you would rather train your misbehaving dog yourself there are plenty of resources available to help you. Your local pet or book store will have plenty of books on the subject, some even specific to your particular breed. This can be important because not all breeds respond as well to the same training methods. Getting a better understanding of the intelligence level, mood, and temperament of your dog can give you insight into why he might be misbehaving.
There are also good training methods available on the internet. Most of these are downloadable ebooks written by professional dog trainers. They cover a wide variety of bad behavior problems and give you the insight of a pro without having to pay to see one in person. One of the nice things about going this route is the ability to email the trainers with questions and problems you may be having. This personal touch makes the low cost of these products a good way to go.
Bad dog behavior in the majority of cases is simply a case of a lack of proper obedience training. No matter which training option you choose your chances of turning your misbehaving dog into a model doggy citizen are greatly increased if you take the time to train him properly.
Andrew Bicknell
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/obedience-training-resolves-bad-dog-behavior-in-most-cases-711188.html
Pet insurance? Which covers cancer? UK?
Posted by admin in Pet Insurance Reviews on June 27, 2010
I want to take out pet insurance for my rottweiler in Northern Ireland (UK) but i keep reading mixed reviews online, so far im considering M&S as Halifax worked out at 100 a month but has fantastic reviews unfortunately. Any recommendations? I don’t mind paying a lot on excess but i want a company that will pay direct not on like I pay first then they refund me type basis. And i most definitely want cover for cancer, but i’m not sure they do cover this treatment? any help please, i’m very confused! i’m reading a million terms and conditions, and its all turned to mush! thanks for your time x
I would imagine they all cover cancer, I can’t think of anyone that would exclude it. The important bit to check with whether you get lifetime cover or cover just for a year after diagnosis.
As for the paying direct, that depends on you setting an agreement with your vet to arrange direct claims. It is most vets policy to get the money from the owner and then the owner get reimbursed by the insurance company, however you could always speak to your vet in advance about the possibility of arranging a direct claim. I haven’t heard of any insurers that don’t do direct claim, but I may be wrong.
Also remember to keep your vaccinations up to date, as it’s a clause in most insurers small print and if you lapse then they won’t pay out for anything (vaccinatable disease or not).
I can’t give you an actual insurer to go for – a) because they’re all so different and it really depends on what you want and b) because I’m legally not allowed to as a vet!
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