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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...
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...
What Is Multi-Pet Insurance and How Does It Work?
Multi-pet insurance means insuring each pet under its own individual policy — not a single plan that covers all animals collectively. Each policy is independently underwritten based on that pet’s species, age, breed, and health history, with its own...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pre-Existing Conditions in Pet Insurance: What You Should Know
A pre-existing condition is any illness, injury, or symptom your pet had before your policy’s start date — or that developed during the waiting period. Most pet insurance policies exclude these conditions from coverage. But that doesn’t mean your pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Neutering?
Standard pet insurance does not cover neutering or spaying. These are elective, scheduled procedures — planned well in advance, not sudden emergencies — so they fall outside the structure of accident and illness coverage. However, some pet insurance...
Coverage
How Much Does a Vet Checkup Cost?
Routine vet checkups cost $70–$174 for dogs and $53–$124 for cats, according to CareCredit¹. Costs vary by location, the services included in the visit, and whether additional testing is needed. Dog parents spend an average of $598 per year on...
Why Pet Insurance?
How Much Do Puppies Sleep?
Puppies sleep 18–20 hours a day. According to the American Kennel Club¹, that high sleep demand exists because sleep supports the development of the central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles — all of which are growing rapidly in early...
Puppy Tips
Pet Insurance for Popular Dog Breeds: Golden Retrievers and English Bulldogs
Dog breed significantly shapes what health risks your pet may face — and what pet insurance coverage matters most for protecting them. Golden Retrievers are among the most cancer-prone dog breeds, while English Bulldogs carry a high risk of respiratory...
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Train a Puppy
Training a puppy is most effective when started early and built around positive reinforcement. The core skills — potty training, basic commands, and bite prevention — can all be introduced from around 8 weeks. According to the American Kennel Club¹,...
Puppy Tips
Pet Insurance for Dogs With Chronic Conditions: What It Covers and What It Costs
Dogs that already have chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease can still get pet insurance — and the monthly premium is determined by the dog’s age, breed, and location, not by the presence of an existing diagnosis. What changes is the...
Coverage
Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Pup's Suddenly Scared (and How to Help)
Puppies go through two primary fear periods — one around 8–11 weeks and another between 6–14 months — when their developing brains become temporarily more sensitive to unfamiliar or unexpected stimuli. These phases are a normal part of development, not...
Puppy Tips
