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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...
Can Cats Eat Corn
Do you have commercial cat food at home? Turn it over to check the ingredients section, and you’ll likely see corn listed. Does this mean that cats can eat corn safely? Read on as Spot Pet Insurance dives into this topic. Can Your Cat Eat Corn? Yes,...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower? Yes, It’s Really Good for Your Dog
While many delicious and healthy human foods can also be good for pets, that’s not always the case. It’s important to double-check whether a new food is safe before offering it to your dog. What’s healthy for humans doesn’t always provide the same...
Dog Tips
Therapy Dog Breeds: Finding Companions for Comfort and Anxiety Support
Finding the perfect therapy dog isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. While some breeds have a reputation for gentle and friendly personalities, it's essential to consider both the needs of those the dog will be serving and the individual dog's...
Breed Tips
How to Clean Cat Ears
Cats typically clean themselves well and don’t require much assistance from their owners in this area. However, some areas on your cat can use some extra TLC from you in order to keep them as clean as they should be. One of those areas is their ears. ...
Cat Tips
Can Dogs Eat Almond Butter? Absolutely!
As a pet parent looking for creative ways to hide tiny pills or fill a treat cone, you might wonder, can dogs eat almond butter? The answer is a resounding yes! Almond butter can be a healthy treat for dogs when given in moderation. It’s a great source...
Dog Tips
3 Simple Changes to be a More Environmentally Responsible Pet Parent
There are many ways to be a responsible pet parent or guardian. You can give your pet protection and love and keep them mentally stimulated. You can make sure they are well-trained and respectful around other humans. And of course, you can maintain...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Zucchini?
Zucchini is a variety of summer squash. You may have heard it called a courgette. Typically, we consider zucchini to be a vegetable. The truth is that it’s technically a fruit. If you want to be technical, zucchini is a berry. Would you ever think of...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Almond Butter?
Just as it’s difficult to raise a human kid, most paw-parents will vouch for the fact that taking care of a pet has plenty of challenges of its own - it’s like having a permanent toddler in your home at all times. As a responsible pet parent, you might...
Cat Tips
How to Spoil Your Kitten
All cats deserve to be showered in love. We know if you just got a brand-new, adorably cuddly kitten, that’s all you want to do! Kittens have a way of getting us wrapped around their fingers and turning our hearts into jelly, so it is not uncommon to...
Cat Tips
