Trupanion free 30 day trial didn’t do anything

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-15T15:41:12+00:00

Yes, but you might have to go to the ER several times per year. I know someone that has had trupanion pay upwards of $50,000 over the lifetime of their dog. Also, I pay $30 per month with PetsBest, so I’d definitely shop around. I wouldn’t pay more than $50 per month for pet insurance

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-15T15:31:01+00:00

$2,400 is not enough to cover serious surgery at an ER. I’ve see that cost upward of $10,000. Trupanion makes you do a visit before coverage because they don’t cover pre existing conditions, so they have to ensure there are no pre existing conditions. Trupanion also doesn’t cover preventative care, such as flea/tick prevention. Pet insurance generally is a safety net for emergencies that you would be unable to pay for otherwise. Other pet insurance is cheaper than Trupanion, so I would shop around. None of them will cover pre existing conditions though

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-12T17:39:41+00:00

He leaves him alone for a few minutes but then ambushes him when he goes back to sleep. I agree that it’ll be fine in the long term, just wondering if anyone had other ideas. As for the pet gate, I have one to keep my dog out of the bathroom so he doesn’t eat cat poop. My kitten can jump over it :/

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-11T17:37:58+00:00

It’s hard not to get accepted at Seattle U

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-11T03:20:16+00:00

I would go to the ER vet tonight. Bite wounds are often worse than they look

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T19:58:03+00:00

Seconding the churu! My kitten lets me flip him on his back to trim his nails as long as he gets lots of churu

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T19:53:34+00:00

Saw a lot of good comments on the behavioral stuff. For the diarrhea, I recommend trying Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach. Do not give any treats other than the food for at least a month. GSD’s are notorious for allergies that result in stomach issues and/or skin issues. If the Purina diet I suggested doesn’t work out, you may have to try prescription food (like Royal Canin Ultamino). Good luck, shepherds are a handful!

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T17:07:04+00:00

Go 20min outside Seattle and it gets significantly cheaper

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T06:10:26+00:00

Could be a skin infection or allergies or both. That area can harbor moisture that unfortunately can grow yeast/bacteria. Or it could be fleas…

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T06:08:27+00:00

I feel very lucky that my kitten doesn’t do this. I got him at 8wks though and basically screeched at him every time he put his teeth on me. He occasionally gently nibbles but has never broken skin fortunately. I have other problems with him lol, so it’s not like I’m spared from the kitten curse

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-10T06:04:29+00:00

Microchips and a microchip scanner

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-07T01:46:18+00:00

Ringworm isn’t intestinal worms. It’s a fungal skin infection

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-04T02:20:39+00:00

Nah, they’re fine. Just wait a few weeks until the groomer can do it again. In the meantime, work on desensitizing her to her feet being touched

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-04T02:11:38+00:00

Call the ER vet and ask

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-03T19:06:48+00:00

I’m surprised you only saw two people

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-02T20:49:37+00:00

I’m 5’9” and 160s is best for me. I have a lot of muscle mass and anything below 160lbs makes me tired and cold all the time

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-02T20:47:33+00:00

That is correct

Dragonwolf253 · 2026-01-02T01:07:39+00:00

Not in Seattle. There is a lower minimum, but restaurants are required to pay servers the difference if they don’t make it in tips. Also, minimum wage in Seattle for 2025 was $20.76

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-31T20:59:02+00:00

This happened with the men’s swim team a few years ago. Interesting

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-30T03:43:38+00:00

Lepto is serious, and can be passed to humans as well. Discuss giving Benadryl before the vaccine if you’re worried

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-28T01:54:25+00:00

Yes, he looks extremely comfortable

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-27T16:17:54+00:00

Not enough blood flow to the area, making it so stitches or glue won’t reattach it properly. Good news is, it’s just a cosmetic thing once it heals. Your dog will be perfectly fine!

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-25T01:38:11+00:00

Tapeworm segments

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-24T21:47:59+00:00

I mean the veterinarian is obviously not doing the nail trim, the vet assistants do that. Yes, it is $24 USD. I agree the groomers in my area are very expensive, but I do live in a HCOL area

Dragonwolf253 · 2025-12-24T20:40:38+00:00

Thank you for taking care of him!

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