With 10 years of experience as a pet parent, I aim to empower pet owners with insights into pet insurance and maintaining their pet's well-being. I aspire to be a trusted source, combining knowledge with a commitment to the welfare of our beloved pets.
How Much Does It Cost to X-ray a Dog? A Comprehensive Guide
X-rays are a useful tool for veterinarians, helping them in the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, bladder stones, foreign objects, and other conditions. While useful, x-rays can be expensive, increasing the financial strain on pet parents. This...
Vet Costs
Spaying Your Dog: A Responsible Choice for a Healthier, Happier Life
Spaying, also known as ovariohysterectomy, is a common surgical procedure that involves the removal of a female dog's ovaries and uterus. While it's a major decision, spaying offers numerous benefits for your dog's health and well-being, as well as...
Health
Doodles and ‘Poos
Doodles and ‘Poos How Do You Choose? Poodles are known for their high IQs and ease of training. They’re also fun, affectionate, and extremely active-all reasons they’ve been a beloved breed for so many years. Not surprisingly, Poodle mixes, a cross...
Breed Tips
Can Dogs Eat Zucchini?
Zucchini is a variety of summer squash. You may have heard it called a courgette. Typically, we consider zucchini to be a vegetable. The truth is that it’s technically a fruit. If you want to be technical, zucchini is a berry. Would you ever think of...
Dog Tips
How Much is Pet Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts can be a problem for pets that can cause many complications later in life. Some causes of cataracts include genetic inheritance, metabolic disturbances, trauma, nutritional imbalance, and chronic uveitis1. It is recommended that you help your...
Vet Costs
Can Cats Eat Beets and Radishes?
Beets and radishes are not toxic to your cat, but that doesn’t mean you should regularly feed them to your cat. In this article, we’ll review how to prep beets and radishes for your cat, how much to give your cat, and how often these vegetables can be...
Cat Tips
Hot Spots on Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide
Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis, are a common and frustrating skin issue that many dog owners encounter, especially during warm weather. These lesions can appear seemingly overnight, causing significant...
Health
How Old is My Cat in Human Years?
We all know the saying that cats have nine lives, but how do their years compare to ours? Are you wondering just how old your feline friend is? Knowing how old your cat is, and which phase of life they’re in can help you give them just what they need...
Cat Tips
How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Dog? A 2025 Guide to Neutering Costs
Spaying and neutering pets is a common practice throughout the US, and it can benefit both the control of the stray population and the health and wellness of your pet. In this article, we will discuss what it means to neuter your pet, how much it...
Vet Costs
How To Teach Your Dog to Walk on a Leash
From ancient Roman citizens strolling with their canine companions along cobblestone streets to modern city people navigating busy sidewalks, humans and dog-walking have had an interesting relationship. Imagine this - You, in your sweatpants, messy...
Dog Tips
Does Pet Insurance Cover Teeth Extraction?
Yes, since teeth extraction is typically done either in case of an illness or an accident, pet insurance plans can help cover its cost, as long as it is not a pre-existing condition, and symptoms do not occur during the waiting period. There are...
Coverage
How Much Do Checkups Cost at the Vet?
It’s important to take your pet to the vet at least once a year for an annual checkup. This visit gives your vet the opportunity to give your pet a physical, check their vitals, and administer any boosters that are due. Bringing your pet in for a...
Vet Costs
