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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...
Does Pet Insurance Cover BOAS Surgery?
BOAS or Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome is a breathing condition that affects many of your favorite dog breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus. Luckily, pet insurance can help cover it if is not a pre-existing condition and it does...
Coverage
Does Pet Insurance Cover Cataract Surgery?
The most common eye problem in dogs and cats, cataracts, can be a severe condition causing blindness in both dogs and cats. It is more common in dogs than in cats. The surgery can be expensive, but if you have insurance, you have less to worry about...
Cat Insurance Insights
Kidney Disease in Cats
Kidney Failure in Cats Kidney damage or dysfunction is common in cats and can happen for various reasons, many of which can be prevented. Causes include medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, salt poisoning, too much processed food, and...
Cat Tips
Why Do Cats Drool? Causes, Solutions, & When to See a Vet
If you're a cat owner, you might be surprised to see your feline friend drooling. After all, drooling is more commonly associated with dogs. While a bit of drool is usually nothing to worry about, excessive drooling in cats can sometimes signal an...
Cat Tips
What You Need to Know About Puppy Teething
Is your puppy chewing everything in sight – from hands to shoes? Are you wondering why they’re finding anything they can gnaw on – and how you can deter the unwanted biting? If you’ve ever played with a young pup, you might have noticed how they love...
Puppy Tips
Most Protective Dog Breeds
Did you know that we humans did not domesticate dogs for protection? There’s even a theory that suggests that we domesticated dogs by accident. It says that during the ice age, hunter-gatherers may have shared the surplus meat with wolves, which in...
Breed Tips
Top 10 Fastest Dog Breeds (and How Fast They Can Run)
Some dogs aren’t just playful and loyal—they’re built for speed. If you’ve ever watched a dog bolt across a field like a blur, you know exactly what we mean. Certain breeds were born to run, thanks to their lean bodies, long legs, and natural drive. In...
Breed Tips
How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Cat? A Complete Cost Guide for Pet Parents
What Does It Cost to Neuter a Cat — and Why It Matters Neutering is the surgical procedure that prevents a male cat from reproducing. It's a routine, low-risk operation that comes with big benefits. Neutering helps reduce unwanted behaviors like...
Vet Costs
Does Pet Insurance Cover Neutering?
Neutering as a procedure is not a cure for any illness, but more like a prevention. So, pet insurance plans that cover accidents and illnesses usually won’t cover the cost of neutering. However, add-on plans are available with some insurance providers...
Coverage
