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.
Cat Dental Cleaning Cost
Dental cleanings play an important part in maintaining a cat’s overall health by helping to prevent the development of periodontal disease, also known as dental disease (Batiari). While brushing your cat’s teeth can be helpful, annual professional...
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Puppy Vaccination Costs
New puppy parents work hard to prepare for their new arrival, buying beds, toys, food, training and grooming supplies, and puppy pens. But once the new arrival is brought home, questions often arise about their veterinary care, specifically a puppy’s...
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Canine Melanoma: Understanding This Serious Skin Cancer in Dogs
Melanoma is a type of cancer that originates in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment in your dog's skin and fur. In dogs, the most common and aggressive form of melanoma occurs in the mouth (Canine Cancer; DeBiasio). This article...
Health
The Cost of Canine Hip Dysplasia Surgery
For dogs with hip dysplasia, abnormal development or growth of the hip joint causes the ball and socket to rub together rather than fit smoothly, causing pain. When left untreated, hip dysplasia can negatively impact your pet’s quality of life...
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How Much is Heartworm Treatment?
Heartworms are a common parasitic worm transmitted by mosquitos. When a dog is bitten by an infected mosquito, the parasites are deposited into their bloodstream and start to reproduce4. Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can be fatal to...
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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...
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Do Cats Get Lonely?
It is a common notion out there that cats are solitary animals. While that may be true, it is very empathetic of you to actually get on your phone, click on that Google search button and type this up because the notion may not be completely true. The...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Get Dementia?
Dogs have brains, and brains rot. It’s scary out there for intelligent people. Looks like your dog just dug up the whole garden looking for a bone they buried just a couple of hours ago. There’s a chance that your dog is just being a dog. But there’s...
Dog Tips
How Much Does Insulin Cost for Dogs?
Diabetes in dogs is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar levels properly. Like diabetes in humans, this condition occurs when the pancreas does not produce a sufficient level of insulin. According...
Vet Costs
Cherry Eye Surgery Cost: A Comprehensive Guide for Dog Parents
A cherry eye is what happens when the gland of a dog’s third eyelid prolapses and begins to bulge from the inner corner of the eye (Bauhaus). When dog’s develop cherry eye, surgical intervention is often the best treatment option. There are multiple...
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Lipoma Removal for Dogs: 2024 Price Guide
As your dog ages, you may one day notice a small movable lump or lipoma under their skin. Lipomas don’t spread or metastasize and are generally harmless. However, some may require removal because of their size, location, or if they are causing...
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8 Illness Claims with the Largest Changes in Pet Insurance Claim Costs (2023-2024)
Why Do Claim Costs Increase? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of veterinary services rose 7.6% between May of 2023 and May of 2024 (“Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. City Average, by...
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