Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down! We’ve created a Facebook album of some of our favorite photos of summer-loving pets, sent to us by ASPCA Pet Health Insurance pet parents. Take a look on our Facebook page, and like us if you haven’t already!

Pet Photo Friday is a weekly column that showcases photos we receive from loving ASPCA Pet Health Insurance customers of their pets. If you want to see your pet featured, please email me!

If you've moved, gotten a new pet, or have a pet that needs specialized treatment, you may need to find a veterinarian. These tips can help:

-Make an office visit. Visit the practice without your pet to see if it's clean, modern, and well-organized

-Talk to the veterinarian. Ask questions and make sure you can communicate well with the veterinarian and staff.

-Check on training. Find out about the veterinarian's training and if the practice is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Our online veterinary locator can help you get started by locating practices in your area. You can also get more tips on finding a veterinarian for dogs or for cats at the ASPCA®'s website. And remember, you can use any licensed veterinarian in the US or Canada with our plans.

“Rex developed major health problems. I had to take him to veterinary specialists to have his symptoms diagnosed correctly. The expense was enormous. Thanks to ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, I was reimbursed a significant amount for Rex’s medical care and was even reimbursed for his medication. I am so pleased with ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, it is one of the best decisions I ever made. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give ASPCA Pet Health Insurance an 11!”

 – Dorothy V., Columbus, GA

Pet Photo Friday is a weekly column that showcases photos we receive from loving ASPCA Pet Health Insurance customers of their pets. If you want to see your pet featured, please email me!

We know that pets can be a child's best friend, but did you know dogs and cats can also have health benefits for young children? A new study finds that children exposed to dogs or cats during infancy may actually have less risk of respiratory illnesses during their first year of life.

To learn more about these fascinating findings, read the full story here.

Don't cross this black cat's path today, you may lose a toe!

Pet Photo Friday is a weekly column that showcases photos we receive from loving ASPCA Pet Health Insurance customers of their pets. If you want to see your pet featured, please email me!

Pet Photo Friday is a weekly column that showcases photos we receive from loving ASPCA Pet Health Insurance customers of their pets. If you want to see your pet featured, please email me!