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Trupanion marks one million veterinary invoices this yearNovember 28, 2019As 2019 nears its ends, insurance provider Trupanion has reason to celebrate.
Trupanion AI technology recognized at global awardsNovember 22, 2019Trupanion’s work in artificial intelligence (AI) earned global praise at this year’s Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards.
Trupanion RACE-approved CE examines regional animal illnessesAugust 9, 2019Veterinary professionals looking to expand their knowledge of the prevalence of illnesses across the U.S. are sure to benefit from Trupanion’s upcoming continuing education (CE) webinar.
Trupanion names America's 25 most cat-friendly citiesJune 24, 2019Cat-lovers planning a move may want to consider a recent report from Trupanion and real estate brokerage Redfin.
Trupanion goes all out for Veterinary Appreciation DayMay 16, 2019Veterinary professionals are going to feel all the love on Veterinary Appreciation Day, thanks to Trupanion's new campaign, which celebrates the work they do. Starting today, the pet medical insurance company is asking pet owners to share their veterinary hero stories on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #VeterinaryLove. Those tweets and Instagram posts will then be broadcasted live in New York City's Times Square on the NASDAQ Tower on Veterinary Appreciation Day, which will be held June 18. Trupanion is reminding owners to tag their veterinary office and share a special picture of their pet using the hashtag. The company will also be sharing the hero stories on its social media platforms and online.
CBD and hemp product claims spike by 300 percent, says TrupanionApril 11, 2019Pet insurance claims for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products increased by 300 percent between 2017 and 2018. This is according to Trupanion, which says it has seen a large increase in submitted claims relating to CBD products over the past six years. The insurance company found more than 20 percent of Americans were living in states where recreational marijuana use was legal by 2017. This is up from five percent before California, Massachusetts, and Nevada were added to the list of states where it's legal. Based on Trupanion's data, the U.S. states with the most claims for CBD are: 1) Washington 2) New Jersey 3) Florida 4) New York There is an abundance of anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of CBD and hemp products to pets, but little formal research. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is toxic to pets, causing balance problems, irregular heartbeat, incontinence, or worse. Inhalation by second-hand smoke can be dangerous too, as well as edible forms of THC. The top conditions pet owners use CBD or hemp for their pets are seizures, musculoskeletal issues, such as arthritis and hip dysplasia, cancer, and behavioral issues, like anxiety.
Trupanion donates $12,000 following veterinary conferencesFebruary 28, 2019Trupanion has donated $12,000 to three animal charities in lieu of handing out booth trinkets at recent industry events. Over the last two months, the pet insurer has donated $5 to the following nonprofits on behalf of every person that visited its booth: Greyhound Pets of America received $4,715 after the VMX conference; The Farley Foundation—which assists those struggling financially to pay for veterinary care for their pets—was given a donation of $1,505 at the end of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association's (OVMA's) conference in Toronto, Canada; and Nevada's SPCA received $5,860 at the close of WVC.
Trupanion expands coverage to offer pet enrollment at birthFebruary 12, 2019Pet insurer Trupanion is removing age restrictions from its policies, a change the company says is a result of its promise to deliver lifelong support to animals and pet owners.
Foreign body ingestion in pets especially high during the Super BowlJanuary 31, 2019A pet insurance provider is encouraging veterinarians to remind owners to be mindful of what their pets are consuming during Super Bowl celebrations. Â
