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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...
German Shepherd Dog Names
German Shepherds originated in Germany in the 1800s. They are a cross of various herding breeds hence the term ‘Shepherd’. These dogs were bred to be sheepherders who were intelligent, agile, steady, durable, and strong, with a good sense of smell....
Breed Tips
Dachshund Names
Dachshund is one of the most unique dog breeds in terms of looks. You may be able to recognize one without much difficulty. The long-body and short-legs combination is the reason they’ve got the names ‘Sausage’ and ‘Weiner’ dogs. But there is more to...
Breed Tips
Can Dogs Eat French Fries?
If you’ve ever taken your dog on a fast-food run with you, you are probably familiar with their puppy dog eyes and drool when that bag of goodness enters the car. We love our dogs, and we want to share our lives (and food) with them, while still...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Strawberries?
For us humans and many of our pets, such as dogs and reptiles, fruit is a favorite snack. Strawberries, blueberries, mangos, pineapples, apples — there are so many wonderful, sweet, juicy, healthy fruits to choose from! Can cats indulge safely in these...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Broccoli?
Broccoli, a popular vegetable used in a variety of dishes worldwide, is a member of the cabbage family and is known for its superior health benefits. Broccoli can compliment almost any ingredient, be it chicken, cottage cheese, or pasta, and can even...
Cat Tips
How Much Salt Can Dogs Eat?
One of the things that dog owners love to do is spoil their dogs. Part of spoiling your dog is giving it a taste of the pleasures of what humans can eat. One of the ingredients that makes food taste the best is salt. Dog owners may be wondering just...
Dog Tips
How Does Pet Insurance Work at the Vet?
The rise of people owning pets has given way to many services that encompass pet care. One of these is pet insurance. Pet insurance is designed to help pet owners alleviate eligible vet costs during vet visits. The concept of insurance for pets can be...
How Pet Insurance Works
How Can I Tell if My Cat is a Maine Coon?
Ever find yourself staring at your cat and thinking, "Are you secretly a lion?" Cat owners know this feeling well, especially when their feline friend seems extra majestic. Talking about majestic cats, one breed that many, just like you, would be...
Breed Tips
Do English Bulldogs Shed?
The OG Bulldog – English Bulldog is a compact, muscular and stubborn dog breed that does shed. But don’t worry - they’re not about to turn your home into a fur snow globe. More on this soon. Let’s get to know this breed a little more first. English...
Dog Tips
