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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...
Top Reasons Why Your Dog Licks Everything
Why Do Dogs Lick Everything? Dogs and licking seem to go hand in hand. Whether your four-legged friend is licking the floor after a meal or giving you lots of big wet kisses, licking is very normal dog behavior. Some dogs lick things out of boredom,...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Green Beans?
Green beans, French beans, String beans, or Snap beans, are young, unripe fruits of various cultivars of the common bean. They have been in cultivation for centuries and are native to Central and South America. Green Beans come in over 130 varieties,...
Cat Tips
How Many Calories Should My Dog Eat?
Has weight watching and size zero reached the dog kingdom as well? Are we looking at Mr and Miss Doggoverse? We’re kidding. Watching your dog’s weight and calories is a good practice. But the main question here is how to know how many calories are okay...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Have Imodium?
Now that you’ve searched ‘Imodium for Dogs’, it is highly likely that your dog has diarrhea and the vet has prescribed this medicine. But you usually won’t check the safety level of any medicine prescribed by your trusted vet, so either you’ve already...
Dog Tips
Why is My Dog Sleeping So Much?
Looks like your dog is seriously considering auditioning for the next part of ‘Sleeping Beauty!’ But before you call the casting team and make an appointment, let us understand the relationship between dogs and sleep a little more. Dogs, once wolves,...
Dog Tips
Tales from the Exam Table: A Vet's Most Memorable Cases By Jennifer Sperry, DVM
Recently, I was reading an online collection of veterinarians' favorite stories from their work. The stories ranged from heartwarming to heartbreaking; from gross to downright NSFW. As I read through them, I couldn't help but reflect on some of my own...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Vinegar?
Were you adding balsamic to your salad or splashing some apple cider vinegar on your veggies, and your dog started giving you the “Just give me that!” look? They do have a knack for strong-smelling foods. Dogs have 300 million scent receptors in their...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Almonds? Safety & Risks
Almonds are a nutritious snack for humans, packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. But can cats eat almonds, or are they better left for us to enjoy? As a responsible pet owner, you may be wondering if sharing this popular nut with your...
Cat Tips
