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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 Apartment Dogs: Quiet, Adaptable Breeds for Small Spaces
The best apartment dogs are adaptable, fairly quiet, and happy with moderate exercise. French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, and Havanese all earn the American Kennel Club's top score for adaptability, and the French Bulldog and Basenji rarely bark.¹ Small size...
Dog Tips
How Much Does a Persian Cat Cost in 2026?
A pet-quality Persian kitten from a registered breeder usually costs $1,200 to $3,000, while show-quality kittens from top lines often cost $3,500 to $5,000 or more.¹ Adopting from a Persian rescue is the most affordable option. Once your cat is home,...
Cat Tips
Best Dog Breeds for Every Lifestyle in 2026
The best dog breeds for most homes include the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Poodle, and Beagle. These friendly, adaptable breeds all earn top marks for being good with young children.¹ Still, the best dog breed...
Breed Tips
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
