Creative manager by day, pet enthusiast all the time! After 19 years with my dog (hopefully he wins the award for oldest pet in the world), I enjoy spending my days brainstorming tail-wagging content, and sniffing out the latest trends in the pet world.
Puppyhood Insight 5: Your Puppy’s (Next) Best Friend—Your Veterinarian
Your puppy’s veterinarian will be their best friend and your most trusted ally. In your lifelong commitment to your puppy’s health and happiness, make the experience positive and rewarding from your first vet visit on. Pack a comfort bag to ensure...
Puppy Tips
Puppyhood Insight 1: Puppies Aren’t Stuffed Animals with a Heartbeat
Few things melt a heart like a young puppy. Small and wobbly, their early days revolve around three basic things: resting, eating, and pottying. Like a baby, they don’t know what to do when they feel tired, hungry, or need to potty. When babies are...
Puppy Tips
How To Trim Cat Nails
If you’re a cat parent, one of your responsibilities is to regularly trim your cat’s nails (something that’s often easier said than done). No pet likes having their nails trimmed, whether cat or dog, so it can be tempting to put off this essential...
Cat Tips
What Do You Need for a Kitten?
If you’ve recently adopted a kitten or you’re about to, it’s important to make sure you get everything your new furry addition will need in order to adjust to their new home and family. With so many products on the market for cats and kittens, it can...
Cat Tips
Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats? What You Need to Know
Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats? What You Need to Know Essential oils are found in many places today. They are used for personal care and relaxation around the house. Many are found in personal products, even in cleaning products. It can seem as...
Cat Tips
Indestructible Dog Toy Choices for 2024
Introduction Dog toys are great – they keep our pets entertained for hours and keep them from chewing up our personal items! Dogs have a high chew drive and teeth to match. It may be confusing or frustrating to find your dog is ripping every toy you...
Dog Tips
Dog Haircuts: 9 Best Dog Haircuts for 2024
Do you think pampering and fancy hairstyles are just for show dogs? Think again! All dogs need proper grooming, including haircuts, to help them stay healthy and hygienic. However, not every hairstyle is appropriate for every dog. While some breeds are...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Green Beans?
Lately, the green bean diet for dogs has risen in popularity. Essentially, people are replacing 10% of their pup’s regular dog food with green beans — supposedly to help with weight loss.1 So many pet owners are now wondering about this food choice. Is...
Dog Tips
Best Puppy Movies
What’s almost as fun as playing with a puppy in real life? Watching a puppy on the big screen! Whether you want to laugh or cry, there is truly a dog movie for audiences of all ages. Love is at the center of Spot Pet Insurance’s core values and we...
Lifestyle
Can Cats Eat Dog Food and Is It Safe for Cats?
Cats and dogs are the most common domesticated pets in households across the world. We love them both equally, but we also recognize the significant differences between them. The contrast in personality between most cats and dogs has been highlighted...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Tuna?
It’s a classic image — cats and tuna. Popular media and cultural references have created a strong association between the two, and not without reason. Cats love tuna. Overall, our feline friends have very limited taste capabilities. Tuna happens to hit...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Yogurt?
Cats usually aren’t quite the beggars that dogs tend to be when it comes to human foods, but certain things we eat seem to tickle their fancy. Yogurt is often one of those foods. As soon as the sound of a yogurt lid peeling back rings through the...
Cat Tips
