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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...
4 Simple DIY Pet Toys for Dogs and Cats
Why Go DIY with Pet Toys? At one point or another, you’re probably going to need to refresh your pet toy stash. Either they’ve destroyed the expensive ones labeled as unbreakable, they’ve figured out the “puzzles”, or they are just not interested in...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Eat Plums?
Can My Dog Safely Eat Plums? You’ve probably already chosen a nutritious, delicious dog food to be the main staple of your pet’s diet. This could be wet or dry food, brand-name or generic, or maybe you’re even choosing to feed your dog a raw-food diet...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?
Dogs are some of our most important family members. We want to care for their health as much as possible. Our canine companions are cute, but they don’t always know which foods will upset their stomachs. That's why it’s important that we do our best to...
Dog Tips
Berries for Dogs: What's Safe and What to Avoid
While berries offer a tasty and nutritious snack for humans, it's important to understand which varieties are safe for our canine companions. Let's explore the potential benefits and risks of berries in a dog's diet. Safe Berries for Dogs Several berry...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Tortillas?
Thin, round, flat bread of Mexico usually made from cornmeal and less commonly wheat flour, Tortillas, provide fiber, whole grains and other nutrients to the human body. The quesadillas, Mexican wraps, baked tortilla chips, etc., are some of the...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? A Complete Guide to Safe and Toxic Varieties
While we might enjoy adding mushrooms to our favorite dishes, it's essential to be cautious when it comes to our canine companions. Can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer is: it depends. Understanding which mushrooms are safe and which are toxic is crucial...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Eggplant? Benefits, Risks & How to Feed Safely
Are you considering adding eggplant to your dog's diet? With the growing popularity of raw and fresh food diets for dogs, it's natural to wonder, "Can dogs eat eggplant safely?" Let's explore the benefits, potential risks, and best practices for...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Blueberries?
Fruits and vegetables are commonly labeled as “superfoods.” Sometimes these labels are slightly inaccurate, exaggerated, or even misleading. However, in the case of blueberries, “superfood” is quite fitting. At least, it’s fitting when it comes to...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Watermelon?
Watermelon is one of those wonderful snacks that we crave on hot summer days. Unlike ice cream and lemonade, watermelon is significantly less unhealthy and can even carry some health benefits. For cats, however, everything is a different story. As a...
Cat Tips
