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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%...
UTI in Cats: Signs, Causes, and When to See a Vet
If your cat is straining at the litter box, urinating outside of it, or producing bloody urine, your first thought might be a urinary tract infection. But here's something many pet parents don't know: true bacterial UTIs are actually uncommon in cats....
Health
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs — and one of the most important to understand if you have a large or giant breed. It's a hereditary skeletal condition in which the hip joint doesn't develop properly, causing pain,...
Health
15 Dog-Friendly Companies Where You and Your Dog Will Love to Work
Some companies don't just allow dogs — they build their culture around them. Amazon has more than 10,000 registered dogs across 100+ offices¹. Google built an actual dog park on their Mountain View campus². Ben & Jerry's has welcomed "K9-5ers" since...
Dog Insurance Insights
Pet Dental Care: Insurance Coverage and Oral Health Guide
Standard pet insurance plans don't cover routine dental cleanings — but dental care is one of the most important (and most commonly neglected) parts of keeping a pet healthy long-term. Knowing what insurance covers, what professional cleanings cost,...
Coverage
Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: Formulations, Schedule, and Side Effects
Bordetella bronchiseptica is one of the most common causes of kennel cough — a highly contagious respiratory infection that spreads quickly in any setting where dogs gather. The Bordetella vaccine is a non-core vaccine, meaning it's recommended based...
Health
Feline Leukemia Vaccine: Schedule, Which Cats Need It, and What to Know
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is the leading infectious cause of cancer in cats. It damages the immune system progressively, leaving cats vulnerable to serious secondary infections and cancers that are difficult to treat. The feline leukemia vaccine is...
Health
FVRCP Vaccine: Schedule, What It Covers, and What Pet Parents Should Know
The FVRCP vaccine is the most important routine vaccine your cat will receive. It is classified as a core vaccine — meaning it is recommended for every cat, regardless of lifestyle — because it protects against three diseases that are highly...
Health
Canine Influenza Vaccine: Does Your Dog Need the Dog Flu Shot?
Canine influenza — commonly called dog flu — is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects a large proportion of exposed dogs. Unlike human flu, it doesn’t have a seasonal peak and can spread year-round wherever dogs congregate. The American...
Health
What Can Dogs Eat? Safe Foods, Toxic Foods, and Everything In Between
Dogs are omnivores — their digestive systems can handle a much wider range of foods than cats can, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains. That flexibility is real, but it has limits. Some common human foods are perfectly safe to share in...
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