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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 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
How Much Does a Siberian Cat Cost in 2025?
Siberian Cat Characteristics Adult weight: 12 - 15 lbs. Adult height: 10 - 12 inches Life expectancy: 8 - 10 years Origin - Siberia Siberian cats are exceptional pets, combining elegance with a friendly and affectionate nature. Renowned for their...
Breed Tips
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes? A Complete Guide for Concerned Pet Owners
Are you curious if your dog can enjoy tomatoes along with you? While those juicy red fruits might be a staple in your diet, it's important to understand the nuances of feeding them to your pet. Let's delve into the world of dogs and tomatoes, exploring...
Dog Tips
Grey Cat Names for Kittens and Adults
Looks like you found yourself staring into the mysterious, stormy eyes of a grey cat, and couldn’t resist getting it home. On the way back home, you might have wondered if they hold the secrets of the universe—or at least the secret to your missing...
Breed Tips
Do Schnauzers Shed?
Schnauzers: the dogs with beards, so legendary they could star in a Viking saga. This is probably the reason the breed was named after the German word for "snout", which colloquially means "moustache". You may think that with a beard this big and...
Breed Tips
Best Food for Puppies
Best Food for Puppies Having a new puppy in your home is such a fun and exciting experience; it can lead to a million questions, however. You’ll wonder what’s safe for them to eat. Grass? A little. Your trash? Probably not. One question you should know...
Puppy Tips
