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Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
Most standard pet insurance plans cover unexpected accidents and illnesses — including diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, and prescription medications — for conditions that develop after your policy’s waiting period ends. What they generally...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Should I Get Pet Insurance? You should get pet insurance if a large, unexpected vet bill would be hard for you to cover out of pocket — that's the core question behind whether coverage makes sense for your pet. According to the AVMA², dog owners spend...
Coverage
Coverage
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care? What's Included and What's Not
Pet insurance typically helps cover dental injuries from accidents and treatment for dental disease, but routine cleanings and preventive dental care require a separate wellness add-on. According to the AVMA¹, periodontal disease is "the most common...
Pet Safety
Pet Safety
Pet First Aid Kit – Everything You Need To Keep In Your Pet First Aid Kit
You never know when an accident may happen, and when it does you want to be prepared! Having a first-aid kit for not only yourself but also your pet will help you tend to any injuries you may get going about your day. These kits are great to keep in...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance?
Your pet is part of your family — and when an unexpected accident or illness happens, you want to be able to get them the care they need. Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, with reimbursement rates up to 90%...
Best Large Dog Breeds for Your New Home and Yard
The best large dog breeds for a home with a yard include the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Belgian Malinois, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, and Anatolian Shepherd. These big dogs have the size and energy to make great use of...
Dog Tips
How to Register for Spot Pet Insurance and Set Up Your Account
To register for Spot Pet Insurance, go to the Spot Member Center or open the Spot app and create your account with the email you used to sign up, a new password, your account number, and the ZIP code where your pet lives. Your account number looks like...
Why Pet Insurance?
Best Large Dog Breeds for Families: A Guide for New and Expecting Parents
The best large dog breeds for families include the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, Newfoundland, Boxer, Standard Poodle, and Saint Bernard. All seven earn the American Kennel Club's top score of 5 out of 5 for being good...
Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
Dog Tips
What Are the Most Expensive Cat Breeds? Prices for 10 Pricey Breeds
The most expensive cat breeds are the Savannah, Bengal, Sphynx, Persian, and Peterbald, with Savannah kittens from breeders costing anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000.¹ You may see the Ashera at the top of other lists, but it isn't a recognized breed,...
Breed Tips
How Much Does a Dachshund Cost? Price, Monthly Costs, and Health Expenses
A Dachshund typically costs $1,200 to $3,500 from a breeder, or $150 to $650 to adopt.¹ After that, plan on roughly $155 to $855 or more per month for food, grooming, vet care, and other basics. The biggest wild card is back health, since IVDD surgery...
Breed Tips
What Is a Female Cat Called? Molly, Queen, and Dam Explained
A female cat is called a molly or a queen. A spayed female cat is usually called a molly, while an unspayed female who can still have kittens is called a queen. Breeders also use "dam" for a mother cat in a pedigree, and male cats are called toms. What...
Cat Tips
Open Enrollment Pet Insurance: Can You Enroll Any Time of Year?
Yes, you can typically sign up for pet insurance any time of year. Pet insurance you buy on your own isn't tied to an open enrollment window. If your employer offers pet insurance as a benefit, though, open enrollment is when you'll usually see it, and...
How Pet Insurance Works
Puppy Biting: What’s Normal & What’s Not
If you recently brought a puppy home, you’re probably dealing with an overabundance of teeny bite marks on your legs or arms. This can make the puppy raising stage a frustrating and stressful process, but fret not, we’re here to offer some strategies...
Dog Tips
