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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
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?
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...
Puppy Sleep Schedule: How Much Sleep Do Puppies Need?
Quick Glance How much they sleep 16–20 hours per day — puppies need significantly more sleep than adult dogs. Nap frequency Every 1–2 hours of activity; very young puppies may nap every 30–60 minutes. Nighttime sleep Puppies can sleep 6–10 hours at...
Puppy Tips
How to Stop Puppy Biting and Nipping: A Step-by-Step Training Guide
Quick Glance Why puppies bite Normal developmental behavior — exploring the world, teething, and learning bite inhibition. What works Redirection, yelp-and-disengage, timeouts, consistent boundaries. What doesn't work Physical punishment — it increases...
Puppy Tips
How to Clean a Cat's Ears: A Step-by-Step Guide
Quick Glance How often Only when you see visible wax or debris — not on a fixed schedule. What you need Vet-approved ear cleaning solution, cotton balls or gauze, treats, towel. Never use Cotton swabs, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, vinegar, tea tree oil,...
Kitten Tips
Canine CPR: How to Perform CPR on a Dog in an Emergency
Quick Glance When to use CPR Dog is unresponsive, not breathing, and no heartbeat detected. Do NOT perform CPR on a breathing dog. Compression rate 100–120 per minute — about the tempo of "Stayin’ Alive" Compression depth 1/3 to 1/2 the width of the...
Dog Tips
Gabapentin for Dogs: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Gabapentin for dogs is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in veterinary practice. If your vet just handed you a prescription and you're wondering what exactly is in that bottle, here's what you need to know. Quick Glance What it is An...
Health
Popular Cat Names: The Top 50 Cat Names of 2025
Quick Glance #1 female name Luna — tops multiple major datasets for 2025. #1 male name Milo — short, sweet, and consistently dominant. Biggest trend Human baby names and food-inspired names are both surging. Naming tip Two-syllable names ending in a...
Lifestyle
How Can You Do More with Dog Treats When Wallets Are Tightening?
As everyday costs continue to rise, many pet parents are looking for simple ways to stretch their budget without cutting corners on their dog’s care. Treats are something many people already buy regularly, so choosing options with functional...
Lifestyle
3 Small Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior
We’ve all been there. We scroll through Instagram or Tiktok and get flooded with dog training advice. Do this. Don’t do this. Do that instead. But what if it wasn’t so complicated? What if the real change actually happens in the small moments? Pet...
Dog Tips
The ‘Walking is for Walking’ Concept
Dreading walks? Not sure what your dog’s behavior is going to be today? Maybe they’re calm. Maybe they pass that one house in the neighborhood without drama. Or maybe it’ll be like yesterday. Chaos. Will this ever change? Let’s talk about the ‘Walking...
Dog Tips
