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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...
Pet Financial Assistance Resources: Help When You Need It
Pet financial assistance can include nonprofit grants, veterinary payment plans, healthcare credit cards, crowdfunding platforms, low-cost clinics, and breed- or disease-specific funds. National grant programs typically help cover only part of a vet...
Lifestyle
Metronidazole (Flagyl) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage
Metronidazole — commonly prescribed under the brand name Flagyl — is one of the most frequently used medications in veterinary practice for gastrointestinal conditions, parasitic infections, and certain bacterial diseases.1 If your veterinarian has...
Health
Kidney Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment, and Prognosis
Kidney disease is one of the most common serious health conditions in dogs, particularly those over seven years old. The kidneys filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance and electrolytes, and help produce red blood cells. When they lose...
Health
Light Gums in Dogs: What Pale or White Gums Mean and When to Act
Light, pale, or white gums in dogs are a warning sign — not a condition to wait and watch at home. Healthy dog gums should be a moist, bubblegum pink. When gums appear lighter than normal, it typically indicates that not enough blood or oxygen is...
Health
How Does Pet Insurance Work?
Pet insurance helps reimburse pet parents for covered veterinary expenses from unexpected accidents and illnesses. You pay the vet directly, submit a claim with documentation, and receive reimbursement based on your plan’s terms. Most plans help cover...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Dog Training Tools Are Misunderstood
If you’ve been navigating the dog training industry recently, you’ve likely been presented with different approaches, tools, and methodologies. It can be confusing to say the least. After all, we just want what’s right for our dogs. But what is right?...
Dog Tips
Should Dogs Be Allowed on the Couch?
If you’ve been on social media long enough, you’ve likely come across conflicting viewpoints on dogs and access to furniture in the home. Some say it’s a bad idea to let dogs on furniture, and others scoff at the thought of their dogs not being able to...
Dog Tips
Dental Disease in Dogs: Periodontal Disease Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
Dental disease is the most common health condition diagnosed in adult dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), approximately 80% of dogs show signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old.1 The most...
Health
10 Smart Ways to Afford Veterinary Care When Money is Tight
Pet parents on a tight budget can help afford veterinary care by combining cost-reduction tactics with funding tools. Prioritize preventive care, use telehealth for non-emergencies, request generic medications, and ask for itemized written estimates so...
Lifestyle
