The resident animal enthusiast at Spot. I have a lifetime of pet parent experience. If it has fur, feathers, or scales, I’ve probably shared my home with it. I aim to be a reliable source, blending experience with a dedication to the well-being of pets.
Hereditary Myopathy in Cats
Eye infections are quite common in cats and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even parasites. The symptoms of an eye infection, in most cases, are redness, swelling, discharge, rubbing, or squinting. Sneezing and nasal discharge can also...
Cat Tips
Pre-Existing Conditions & Pet Insurance: What You Should Know
It’s important to understand how pre-existing conditions can work with pet insurance before you enroll your pet in a policy. This guide will help break down the essentials, from what defines a pre-existing condition to how it may impact your pet’s...
How Pet Insurance Works
Puppy Crate Training: What You Need to Know
Should I crate train my new pup? What are the benefits? My puppy doesn’t like being in their crate, how can I help them feel more comfortable? If you’re considering crate training, these are some questions you may have. Crate training is recommended by...
Puppy Tips
How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell: The No-Nonsense Guide
Let's be honest – having a cat is awesome, but those occasional smelly "oops" moments are part of the deal. That stubborn cat pee odor can cling like nobody's business. But don't fret, it doesn't have to be a permanent fixture in your home. A few...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Pizza? What's Safe and What's Not
Pizza – a cheesy, saucy, sometimes meaty delight that's irresistible to many of us. But as our dogs gaze longingly at our slices, the question arises: is it okay to share? Let's break down why regular pizza isn't ideal for dogs and explore safer...
Dog Tips
What are Dog Zoomies?
Imagine this - You're lounging on the couch, enjoying a quiet evening, when suddenly, your dog bolts from room to room and starts behaving as an invisible starter pistol fired, and your living room is now a racetrack. If you didn’t have to imagine...
Dog Tips
What to Know About Your Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs are becoming increasingly popular in today's world, and for a good reason. These amazing animals can help provide a variety of benefits to people in need, from helping children learn to read to providing comfort and support to individuals...
Dog Tips
100 Best Names for White Dogs in 2025
White dogs define another level of beauty. From the regal elegance of the Samoyed to the playful mischief of the West Highland White Terrier, white dogs have mesmerized humans through the ages. When you have one at your house, it feels like you have...
Dog Tips
9 Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds
It can be difficult to understand the time commitment that comes with caring for a new puppy before you bring them home. While any new puppy takes time and effort to house train or leash train, the amount of physical exercise and playtime your new pet...
Breed Tips
Most Famous Dogs In The World
Although there are endless human celebrities, nothing is more likeable than a dog starring on the big screen or more heartwarming than a real-life pup saving the day in the midst of a disaster. Dogs are “man’s best friend” for a reason. They have been...
Lifestyle
Dog Breeds Most Compatible with Your Zodiac Sign
When did we start associating our star signs with our beloved canine companions? We knew that as civilizations flourished and astrology became a guiding force in understanding human nature, people began pondering how the stars might influence their...
Breed Tips
Dog Breeds with the Loudest Bark
This topic feels like casting for the music video of ‘Who Let the Dogs Out?’ and finding the loudest ones for ‘Bhow! Bhow! Bhow!’ Dogs have not just been our herders, protectors and companions but also alarm clocks – the ones that are always 100%...
Dog Tips
