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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...
Best Pet Insurance in California 2026
California leads the nation in insured pets, with 18.3% of all U.S. pet insurance policies, and has some of the strongest consumer protection legislation in the country through Senate Bill 1217, which took effect January 1, 20251. According to the...
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Choose the Right Accident and Illness Pet Insurance Plan
Choosing the right accident and illness pet insurance plan comes down to five decisions: what the plan helps cover, how large a deductible to choose, what reimbursement rate fits your budget, whether to cap the annual payout, and when to enroll. Each...
Why Pet Insurance?
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment, and Prevention
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne bacterial disease that can affect dogs at any life stage. It is caused by bacteria in the Ehrlichia genus and is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected ticks. The disease progresses through three distinct phases...
Health
Pet Insurance Terms Glossary: 15 Key Terms Explained
Pet insurance terms can be confusing when comparing plans, but understanding the core definitions leads to better coverage decisions. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA)¹, 7.03 million pets were insured across...
How Pet Insurance Works
Bite Inhibition in Dogs: What It Is and How to Teach It
Bite inhibition is a dog’s learned ability to control the pressure of its jaws so that if its teeth make contact with a person or another animal, the resulting force causes minimal or no injury. It is one of the most important skills a dog can develop,...
Puppy Tips
Pyometra in Cats: Signs, Types, and Treatment
Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection that affects intact (unspayed) female cats. The condition develops when the uterus fills with pus and bacteria, creating a medical emergency that requires prompt veterinary treatment.1 Understanding the...
Health
Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
If you’ve ever watched your dog suddenly sprint full speed around the living room, spin in tight circles, and then stop as abruptly as they started, you’ve witnessed the zoomies. It’s one of the most entertaining things dogs do, and also one of the...
Dog Tips
When Do Kittens Start Walking? A Week-by-Week Development Guide
Most kittens take their first wobbly steps at around two to three weeks of age. Early attempts are unsteady — a newborn kitten’s muscles and sense of balance are still developing — but coordination usually improves quickly. By four weeks, most kittens...
Kitten Tips
Tramadol for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and What Pet Insurance Can Help Cover
Tramadol is one of the most commonly prescribed pain medications in veterinary medicine, used to help dogs recover from surgery, manage arthritis, and find relief from cancer-related pain. It is a prescription medication — meaning your veterinarian...
Health
