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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...
When do puppies start teething?
The first set of teeth, the incisors, begin to come out at the age of 2-4 weeks. By the time the pup is 5-8 weeks old, all of the 28 baby teeth are out. (1) It’s funny that you want to know when your adorable little fluffball will grow razor-sharp...
Puppy Tips
Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs: Understanding Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A cruciate ligament injury, often referred to as an ACL tear, is a common and debilitating condition that affects many dogs, particularly larger breeds and those with a predisposition to joint problems. This injury can significantly impact a dog's...
Health
Why Is My Cat Sneezing? 101 of Cat Sneezing
Bless you! Gesundheit! Salud! Did your cat just sneeze again? It’s usually nothing to worry about. Just like you, cats sneeze to clear their airways a few times each day. However, if your cats are sneezing too often, it could indicate an underlying...
Cat Tips
How Much is Dog Insurance?
Dog insurance can be a great tool to help pet parents get cash back on the cost of unexpected vet bills. The average monthly premium for a dog insurance policy is $49.96* (How Much is Pet Insurance in 2025?). To learn more about what affects the cost...
Dog Insurance Insights
Everything You Need to Know About White Dog Breeds
From the majestic Samoyed, whose smile could melt the iciest heart, to the elegant Maltese, who’s been trotting around royal courts since Cleopatra’s time, white dogs have given snowflakes a run for their money. And if there were a competition for the...
Breed Tips
How much is an emergency vet visit without insurance?
A pet emergency can throw a wrench in your life. What's more, the cost of an emergency vet visit can vary significantly, ranging from $150 to $5,000 for dogs and $150 to $3,000 for cats, depending on the situation(1). To better navigate these...
Vet Costs
Sealyham Terrier: What Pet Parents Should Know Before Bringing One Home
Characteristics of the Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier is a small but solid dog, weighing between 23 and 24 pounds and standing about 10.5 inches tall. These dogs have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years2. Their double-layered, weather-resistant...
Puppy Tips
Top 5 Police Dog Breeds
Hunting, herding, guarding, companionship, protection and numerous other things are all the areas where dogs have helped humans for thousands of years. And it keeps going. The usefulness of dogs has made them go from royal palaces to monasteries to...
Breed Tips
How to Respond to Dog Training Critiques
Oftentimes, it’s not about what we say when we receive unsolicited feedback about our dog’s training—it’s about how we carry ourselves. Staying composed and focused on education, rather than matching the energy of the other person, speaks volumes....
Dog Tips
