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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Can Pet Insurance Help Cover?
Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, including diagnostic tests like blood work, X-rays, and ultrasounds. With blood work costing $100 to $200 for a routine CBC and chemistry panel², and more specialized tests...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For many pet parents, pet insurance can be worth the cost because it helps provide financial protection against unexpected veterinary bills. As veterinary care becomes more advanced, treatment costs can increase—and a single emergency or serious...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
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%...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance as an Employee Benefit: What You Need to Know Key Takeaways
Pet insurance as an employee benefit provides discounted coverage through your workplace, helping cover unexpected veterinary costsEmployees at companies o<ering pet insurance report 84% higher job satisfaction than those without this benefit3Spot Pet...
Dental Disease in Dogs: Periodontal Disease Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
Dental disease is the most common health condition diagnosed in adult dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), approximately 80% of dogs show signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old.1 The most...
Health
10 Smart Ways to Afford Veterinary Care When Money is Tight
Pet parents on a tight budget can help afford veterinary care by combining cost-reduction tactics with funding tools. Prioritize preventive care, use telehealth for non-emergencies, request generic medications, and ask for itemized written estimates so...
Lifestyle
Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws? Causes and When to See a Vet
Occasional paw licking is normal grooming behavior. Persistent, repeated licking — especially if it’s disrupting your dog’s rest, leaving brown staining on the fur, or causing skin damage — is a signal that something else is going on. The most common...
Dog Tips
Dog Allergy Symptoms, Home Remedies, and Treatment Options
Dog allergies are one of the most common chronic conditions in veterinary practice — and one of the most frustrating to manage. Symptoms can keep returning, the right approach depends on the allergy type, and relief often requires combining home care...
Health
Pneumonia in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
What Is Pneumonia in Dogs? Types and Causes Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the lung tissue — specifically the small air sacs (alveoli) — that interferes with normal oxygen exchange. According to VCA Animal Hospitals¹, the most common types in...
Health
3 Reasons Why Adopted Pets Need Pet Insurance
Adopted pets benefit from pet insurance more than most other pets for three specific reasons: their medical history is often unknown, pre-existing condition rules apply most strictly to them, and the early-enrollment window after adoption is the best...
Why Pet Insurance?
Vetmedin for Dogs: Uses, How It Works, Side Effects, and Coverage
Vetmedin (pimobendan) is one of the most important medications in veterinary cardiology. If your dog has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) or an early-stage heart condition that predisposes them to CHF, Vetmedin is likely part of — or...
Health
How to Make a Dog Throw Up: When to Call First and What Vets Recommend
If your dog just ate something potentially toxic, the next steps are crucial. Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 before attempting to make your dog vomit. Some situations require immediate emergency care...
Dog Tips
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Symptoms, Stages, and What Pet Insurance Can Help Cover
Congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs occurs when the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently, causing fluid to accumulate in the lungs, abdomen, or chest. It is one of the most common serious diagnoses in older dogs and requires lifelong...
Health
