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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%...
Muscle Cramps in Dogs: Causes, Signs & How to Help
Muscle cramps, also known as spasms, can be a startling experience for both dogs and their owners. While a brief cramp might not be a cause for major concern, it's important to understand the potential causes and how to help your furry friend. This...
Dog Tips
Alaskan Malamute Price: A Comprehensive 2025 Guide to Owning and Caring for an Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute Characteristics The Alaskan Malamute is a magnificent and majestic dog breed known for its strength, endurance, and friendly nature. This breed is large and powerful, with males typically weighing between 85 to 100 pounds and females...
Breed Tips
Puppy Crate Training: What You Need to Know
Should I crate train my new pup? What are the benefits? My puppy doesn’t like being in their crate, how can I help them feel more comfortable? If you’re considering crate training, these are some questions you may have. Crate training is recommended by...
Puppy Tips
Can Dogs Eat Plantains?
Looks like every time you start munching on a plate of fried plantains, your dog stares at you like they’ve never eaten a day in their life. With their big eyes, either judging you or trying to make you feel guilty for not sharing some with them. The...
Dog Tips
How Much Does Insulin Cost for Dogs?
Diabetes in dogs is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar levels properly. Like diabetes in humans, this condition occurs when the pancreas does not produce a sufficient level of insulin. According...
Vet Costs
Are Service Dogs Good for Autism?
Dogs have been way more than just companions for humankind for ages. They've been trusted aides to people with various needs, from guiding the visually impaired to assisting those with mobility challenges. When it comes to Autism, the solution is...
Dog Tips
How Often Do Foxes Attack Dogs?
Dogs and foxes are two cunning creatures crossing paths in the great outdoors. They have like an old rivalry straight out of a nature documentary. While your dog might think it’s the ultimate backyard warrior, foxes have been outwitting everyone...
Dog Tips
8 Things Pet Parents Wished Vets Would Tell Them
No matter how much we read and research about proper pet parenting, there will always be things about our pet’s health we simply don’t have the answers to. Your pet’s veterinarian will likely be the best source of information specifically catered to...
Lifestyle
How Concerned Should I Be About the Bird Flu Affecting Pets?
Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has been making headlines recently, raising concerns among pet owners. While the current public health risk remains low, the virus's spread in wild birds, poultry, and even some mammals, including cats, warrants...
Pet Safety
