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Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
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...
Coverage
Coverage
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%...
How To Care For Your Dog In Heat
What is heat? Will my dog go through it? When does it typically happen? What should I do if my dog is in heat? These are all questions you might be asking yourself if you’re a new dog owner whose female pup hasn’t been spayed yet. All dogs go through...
Dog Tips
Top 10 Cutest Cat Breeds
Independent, ambivalent, aloof and smart is how you can describe a cat. And of course, cute. Can’t miss that adjective from the list. Humans have been known for domesticating cats since thousands of years. Originally for catching rodents and then for...
Breed Tips
Is Salmon Oil Safe for Cats?
Salmon Oil for Cats As cat owners, we are continuously looking for ways to improve our feline companions' health and well-being, and one of the most successful techniques is the usage of health supplements. Fish oil is a popular supplement for cats,...
Cat Tips
How to Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell: The No-Nonsense Guide
Let's be honest – having a cat is awesome, but those occasional smelly "oops" moments are part of the deal. That stubborn cat pee odor can cling like nobody's business. But don't fret, it doesn't have to be a permanent fixture in your home. A few...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat French Fries?
When it comes to junk food, we all love drooling over them. Whether it’s a slice of cheesy pizza or quick and snackable french fries, we all indulge from time to time. What if our pet cat joins in too? Is it okay to share your junk food with your cat?...
Cat Tips
What are the Best Cats for Apartments?
From the wild to the homes, mild, cats have made it through a long-long journey. And now, you’re sitting in a nice and cozy little apartment, complete with charming views of the brick wall next door, thinking about adding a feline friend to your...
Cat Tips
Why is My Dog Sneezing So Much?
"Is your dog auditioning for the role of Sneezy in the next Snow White remake? If not and yet if your canine buddy seems to be sneezing more than the cast of an allergy medication commercial, there should be something wrong. Here’s what you need to...
Dog Tips
What Are Savannah Cats?
Imagine a cat in its wildest form but with the sleek elegance of a domestic cat or you could go for ‘The Lion King’s’ Simba with a bit more domestic etiquette and a tendency for purring on your lap. Either way, you’ve just imagined a Savannah - a...
Breed Tips
