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8 Questions to Ask Before Going to the Vet ER
When do you need emergency vet care? Emergency veterinary care is necessary when your pet experiences life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing, significant bleeding, seizures, or trauma. While 25% of pet parents require emergency vet visits...
Pet Safety
How Much Does a Shih Tzu Cost in 2025?
Ownership Reality: Living With a Shih Tzu Shih Tzus are best suited for people who want a close, affectionate companion that thrives on human interaction rather than physical exertion. They tend to bond deeply with their families and are happiest...
Breed Tips
Dachshund Ownership & Cost Guide (2025)
Bringing home a Dachshund isn’t just about choosing a small dog — it’s about committing to a breed with a big personality, specific physical needs, and a long lifespan. Known for their loyalty, curiosity, and unmistakable silhouette, Dachshunds can...
Breed Tips
How Much is a Cane Corso?
Fact-checked • Updated December 2025 Owning a Cane Corso is a major financial and lifestyle commitment. These powerful, intelligent mastiff-type dogs are loyal family protectors—but they’re also large, strong, and expensive to care for. If you’re...
Breed Tips
What are the most meaningful dog names of 2026?
Picking your dog’s name can be a challenge: you want it to be something that just clicks and fits them perfectly! Our dogs are a special part of our lives; we see them as a part of the family, which is probably why we put so much effort into naming...
Dog Tips
Do All Vets Take Pet Insurance? What Pet Parents Need to Know
Do All Vets Take Pet Insurance? Yes, pet insurance can work with any licensed veterinarian in the U.S. or Canada. Unlike human health insurance, pet insurance has no provider networks or preferred veterinarians. Pet parents pay their vet directly for...
How Pet Insurance Works
How Does Pet Insurance Work? A Complete Guide
How Does Pet Insurance Work? Pet insurance reimburses pet parents for covered veterinary expenses resulting from unexpected accidents and illnesses. You pay your veterinarian directly, submit a claim with documentation, and receive reimbursement for...
Why Pet Insurance?
Low-Cost Pet Insurance Options: How to Find Affordable Coverage
# Low-Cost Pet Insurance Options: How to Find Affordable Coverage Low-cost pet insurance starts as low as $9 per month for cats and $16 per month for dogs with accident-only plans, according to NAPHIA's 2025 industry report.¹ With over half of U.S. pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
How Much Does an American Bully Cost in 2025?
On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $1000 to $5000 for an American Bully if purchasing your puppy from a breeder. Keep in mind that the breeders may charge more if the puppy comes from certain bloodlines. Characteristics of an American...
Breed Tips
How Much Does an Ashera Cost in 2025?
The Ashera cat is often considered to be a status symbol amongst the cat lovers as they are one of the rarest and most expensive cat breeds to own. Buying an Ashera cat can cost up to $100,000 or more.1 Bringing home a pet is a big decision to make, so...
Breed Tips
Top 100+ Unique Names for Boy Cats (2025)
Choosing the perfect name for your male cat is more than just a fun task—it’s a way to celebrate his personality, charm, and uniqueness. Whether your feline friend is bold and adventurous, calm and cuddly, or quirky and mischievous, the right name can...
Cat Tips
What are the Best Names for White Cats?
White cats have long been admired for their pristine coats and captivating eyes, and people worldwide often see them as symbols of luck, wisdom, and peace. With so much symbolism surrounding white cats, some new cat parents can find it hard to choose a...
Cat Tips
