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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%...
Why and How to Get Your Pet Microchipped
Microchipping is one of the most effective things you can do to help protect a lost pet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association¹, microchipped dogs are returned home at more than double the rate of dogs without chips. The procedure...
Pet Safety
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...
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Neutering?
Standard pet insurance does not cover neutering or spaying. These are elective, scheduled procedures — planned well in advance, not sudden emergencies — so they fall outside the structure of accident and illness coverage. However, some pet insurance...
Coverage
How Much Does a Vet Checkup Cost?
Routine vet checkups cost $70–$174 for dogs and $53–$124 for cats, according to CareCredit¹. Costs vary by location, the services included in the visit, and whether additional testing is needed. Dog parents spend an average of $598 per year on...
Why Pet Insurance?
How Much Do Puppies Sleep?
Puppies sleep 18–20 hours a day. According to the American Kennel Club¹, that high sleep demand exists because sleep supports the development of the central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles — all of which are growing rapidly in early...
Puppy Tips
How to Train a Puppy
Training a puppy is most effective when started early and built around positive reinforcement. The core skills — potty training, basic commands, and bite prevention — can all be introduced from around 8 weeks. According to the American Kennel Club¹,...
Puppy Tips
Pet Insurance for Dogs With Chronic Conditions: What It Covers and What It Costs
Dogs that already have chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease can still get pet insurance — and the monthly premium is determined by the dog’s age, breed, and location, not by the presence of an existing diagnosis. What changes is the...
Coverage
Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Pup's Suddenly Scared (and How to Help)
Puppies go through two primary fear periods — one around 8–11 weeks and another between 6–14 months — when their developing brains become temporarily more sensitive to unfamiliar or unexpected stimuli. These phases are a normal part of development, not...
Puppy Tips
What Pet Insurance Coverage Should You Get for Your First Puppy?
For a first puppy, accident and illness coverage is the most protective option available. It help covers both unexpected injuries and the conditions puppies are actually prone to as they grow — infections, hereditary conditions, digestive emergencies,...
Why Pet Insurance?
