With 15 years as a dog and cat parent, my pet articles are a mix of humor and firsthand experience - proof that the best stories often come with paws and purrs.

Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care? Your Complete Guide (2025)
Is Dental Care Typically Covered by Pet Insurance? Some pet insurance providers offer coverage for certain types of dental care. For providers who offer dental coverage, it can vary depending on the policy. Some providers may only cover certain...
Why Pet Insurance?

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Shelter Cats
Adopting a cat from a shelter is one of the most rewarding choices a pet parent can make—but unfortunately, outdated myths still hold some people back. Misconceptions about health, behavior, and age often overshadow the fact that shelter cats are just...
Cat Tips

Does Pet Insurance Cover Spaying/Neutering? Your Complete Guide (2025)
Take a closer look at pet insurance coverage for spaying and neutering. As a pet parent, you want to make sure your pet is healthy and happy. One way to help ensure their wellbeing is by getting them spayed or neutered. Not only does this help prevent...
Why Pet Insurance?

Basset Fauvre de Bretagne: What to Know Before Bringing One Home
Breed Characteristics The Basset Fauvre de Bretagne is a small to medium-sized dog with a solid, sturdy build. They typically weigh between 25 to 40 pounds and stand around 12.5 to 15.5 inches tall1. With a life expectancy of 11 to 14 years, they can...
Puppy Tips

Why and How to Get Your Pet Microchipped
Bringing home a new dog or cat is a special time filled with excitement, bonding, and a little planning. One of the first health and safety choices you’ll likely be asked about at the vet is, “Would you like to microchip your new companion?” We’re here...
Pet Safety

Nora's Story: Pet Insurance Helps with $2,953 Pancreatitis Treatment
Mark and Nora’s Story A cherished Miniature Goldendoodle from North Carolina, bringing joy to Mark's life. The Unexpected Challenge Nora suddenly fell ill, requiring an immediate trip to the emergency room. The diagnosis was pancreatitis, a serious...
Customer Stories
How Much Does the Vet Cost Without Insurance?
Veterinary costs without insurance can range from $410 for annual routine and preventative medication to $5,000 or more for treating more serious injuries.(1) Being a pet parent is all fun and games till you have to go to a vet, and at the end, you...
Vet Costs

Can Dogs Eat Chicken Nuggets?
Its Finger Lickin’ Good! It sure is. Football matches, Superbowls, movie nights, dates and how many other occasions have been made better with chicken nuggets? This tasty food has been a top favorite human food for years. But in terms of health, the...
Dog Tips

5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy
5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy 1. It’s never too early to start training A puppy’s primary socialization period is before they are 16 weeks old, and this is also when they are most sponge-like, eager, and willing to listen and learn....
Puppy Tips

How Long Is a Cat Pregnant?
Is your cat pregnant? If you’re expecting a new batch of cute kittens soon, you’re probably worried about how long their pregnancy lasts. Your cat needs extra care during gestation to ensure that the mother cat and kittens are fine. Don’t sweat it...
Cat Tips

Puppyhood Insight 3: Tell Them What to Do, Not What To Do
Puppy training happens, whether you think you’re influencing them or not. Puppies, like kids, repeat whatever gets attention. Negative or positive? It often doesn’t matter. To a puppy, any behavior that gets your attention is worth repeating. Even when...
Puppy Tips

Strokes in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What should you know about strokes in cats? Strokes can be ischemic (the blood supply is cut off) or hemorrhagic (blood leaks into the brain). Blood vessel blockages frequently develop as a result of materials breaking off elsewhere in the body and...
Cat Tips