Lexie Alpeter
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.
Does pet insurance cover surgery?
Pet insurance can help cover surgery if it is to treat a condition or accident that is not pre-existing and did not happen during the waiting period. While this summarizes the topic, there is more you need to know about pets and surgery, and the role...
Coverage
What Dog Has the Strongest Bite?
From guarding ancient Roman estates to starring in viral videos of dogs catching frisbees mid-air, we’ve seen dogs give some of the most stunning performances. But every time we look at such reels or shorts, a lot of us might be thinking, what would...
Breed Tips
Is Ham Safe for Cats? Risks & Healthy Alternatives
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their diet requires meat for essential nutrients. But can they enjoy a slice of ham alongside their humans? Let's explore the answer and discover healthier alternatives. Can Cats Eat Ham? Yes, cats can technically...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Guava?
Although your dog is probably happy with its kibble or wet food each day, they’d probably never say no to an exciting treat! You might even have a pup who follows you around in the kitchen and gives you those big, sweet eyes when they see you cooking...
Dog Tips
How Long Can Dogs Hold Their Breath?
Looks like you’re preparing for the next Canine Olympics! And that you’ve already mastered the first two phases of the triathlon – fetching and agility. The next one up is swimming. We know there isn’t one, but it would be fun, isn’t it? Or are you...
Dog Tips
Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck?
Pet a black cat for a second and you’ll create a lifelong buddy. However, these black, gorgeous, and sociable felines have weathered the stigma of cultural and historical myths, superstitions, and legends that have made them either loved or feared...
Lifestyle
Can Cats Eat Butter?
Did you know that the average American eats around 6.5 pounds of butter per year?1 Now with 46.5 million households having a cat,2 you may be thinking that the cats also must have crawled onto the butter-loving wave. Well, if your cat has, you need to...
Cat Tips
What is a Dachshund’s Temperament?
If there was a dog breed that perfectly suits the phrase – ‘Small package, big bomb’ – it would be the Dachshund. Imagine a sausage with legs and a tail. You don’t really have to. Just take a look at a Dachshund. But there’s much more to these dogs...
Breed Tips
Can Cats Eat Pineapple?
We hope you’re not asking this because you plan to share a pineapple pizza with your cat. If so, to each their own. But if you're just curious, then yes, cats can safely eat pineapple - with a few important ifs and buts. If you’ve ever eaten pineapple...
Cat Tips
Do Cats Like Music?
Picture this: It's a lazy Sunday afternoon. You’re lounging on the couch with your favorite tunes playing softly in the background. And just when the chorus is about to hit, you notice your cat moving its head and tapping its paws with the beats, as if...
Cat Tips
Why is my Dog Drooling?
Apple pie, Mac-n-cheese, fried chicken, Texas smoked brisket, hot dogs…made you drool? Well, dogs drool for the same reason most of the time; thinking of or smelling some delicious foods. They also tend to drool when they see their loved ones. It is...
Dog Tips
How Much Does a Cat Cost?
It is never a bad decision to bring a pet home. And the best way to do this is by getting to know the estimated adoption costs and the monthly and one-time costs associated with it. When it comes to cats, money is incomparable when it comes to the...
Cat Tips
