Guest Post: Hormonal Cream Poisoning in Cats and Dogs by Dr Keith Niesenbaum

Hormonal creams, such as topical estrogen prescribed to relieve some of the symptoms of menopause, can have a devastating effect on dogs or cats (or other 2 legged children) who come in frequent contact with you. I was talking on Facebook recently with Dr Keith Neisenbaum about hormonal cream poisoning. He

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Easy Steps and Guide to Reporting an Accident [Part2].

The first part in this series dealt with the basics of reporting and accident. Aspects discussed focused on when such report has to be made and by whom. To refresh, view Easy Steps and Guide to Reporting an Accident [Part1]

In this section we would like to have a closer look at the Accident Report Form and the information that you might need to gather for the efficient completion of this document.

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Air Traffic Controllers Strike Makes Spanish Travelers Grateful for Trip Cancellation Insurance

In Spain, travelers with scheduled flights recently found an unpleasant surprise; air trraffic controllers throughout the country had gone on strike, wreaking havoc on the country’s air travel scheduling. For travelers who had purchased trip cancellation insurance in advance of their trip, while this strike certainly caused a logistical problem, they could at least take solace in the fact their travel investment was safe.

Airspace was shut down last Saturday at Spain’s AENA airport due to the air traffic controllers strike. The weekend was specifically chosen because it was a busy holiday travel weekend. Unique laws in Spain give the government the ability to prosecute air traffic controllers who refuses to do their job.  Th

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Yes -Your drivers license can now be suspended for excessive speeding!!

Several emails have been directed to the Arrive Alive website with the same request:

“Is it true that your may lose your drivers license for speeding?”

An email has been doing the rounds with exactly this message – and I would like to quote:

Speeding Violations – Driving License Suspension

Drivers and Line Managers must please take note of the latest amendment to the National road Traffic Act which became effective on 20th November 2010, to kerb the lawlessness and limit the carnage on our roads. Magistr

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Guest Post: Five Common Poisoning Situations in Dogs and Cats

Today, we have another excellent guest post from Dr. Rex Riggs, owner of Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in Powell, Ohio. He is a veterinarian, and an Advisory Board member of Embrace Pet Insurance.

Dr. Riggs writes about common cat and dog poisonings and how the holiday season can be particularly worrisome._________________________________________________________________________________

Our pets love the holidays too. They get to see all the family. They get presents just like us. They also know we are preoccupied so it is time for them to get into mischief.

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December 6, 2010 • Tags: Guest Post, Post • Posted in: Get Online Insurance • No Comments

Some tips for new landlords in Wisconsin

Managing your properties is a daunting task. Many problems can be avoided by just following some simple guidelines. They will save the landlord from legal issues. The first and the most important one is getting the new tenant screened and also ensure that the property is maintained well. All the states have their own set of legal guidelines. These guidelines require the landlords to get certain licenses and documents to rent their properties. Here are some tips to make the renting process smooth and less stressful:

Every time get a complete written rental application with local references. Try to avoid the probable troublemakers. Ask the tenant to provide a complete credit check. Read more…

What do others say about your parking?

Yesterday a friend of mine revealed on Facebook that he got a compliment on his driving. When he returned to his vehicle there was a note on his windscreen with the words “Parking Fine”!!

We all have different strengths and weaknesses in our driving ability – and some simply struggle to park in the demarcated zone. This has often provided some humour as well – such as the above note that appeared on the windscreen of a student friend of mine!!

December 2, 2010 • Tags: Parking • Posted in: Car Insurance Tips • No Comments