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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...
How Much Does Ear Hematoma Surgery for Dogs Cost?
An ear hematoma, also known as the aural hematoma, is when a dog’s ear flap gets a blood-filled swelling. The treatment involves draining the wound and surgery may be needed in severe cases. The total cost of treating ear hematoma in dogs can be as low...
Vet Costs
Can Dogs Eat Potato Chips? How Many Can They Eat?
Your dog's pleading eyes might tempt you to share a chip, but it's important to understand the potential harm before giving in. The answer to "Can dogs eat potato chips?" is a resounding no. Chips are essentially a combination of fat, carbohydrates,...
Dog Tips
What Beans Can My Dog Eat?
What Beans Can My Dog Eat? Do you want to know if dogs can eat beans? The answer is yes, they can! Most beans are safe for dogs to consume. With more protein than grains, these legumes are high in vitamins and minerals that can be beneficial to a dog's...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Cherries?
While they’re a delicacy for humans to enjoy, they could be unsafe for your cats. While the flesh of the cherries itself isn’t harmful, it's the other parts; like the stem and seeds that can cause health hazards for your feline companions.1 Can Cats...
Cat Tips
How Cold Can Dogs Handle?
If you are thinking about purchasing a dog and living in a cold-weather environment, you may be wondering what you need to keep in mind for your pet's health. One of the main considerations for people living in cold weather is just how difficult it may...
Dog Tips
Cherry Eye Surgery Cost: A Comprehensive Guide for Dog Parents
A cherry eye is what happens when the gland of a dog’s third eyelid prolapses and begins to bulge from the inner corner of the eye (Bauhaus). When dog’s develop cherry eye, surgical intervention is often the best treatment option. There are multiple...
Vet Costs
5 Ways Pet Insurance is Different Than Pet Life Insurance
Pets are family. They spend every day bringing joy and laughter into our homes, and most are happy to follow their families on any adventure. With all the new experiences and memories pets are around for, it’s normal for their families to want to make...
Why Pet Insurance?
How Does Pet Insurance Reimbursement Work?
Understanding how pet insurance companies calculate reimbursements can help you be more knowledgeable about your pet’s insurance coverage. Managing routine or unexpected vet visits can be easier with pet insurance. In this article, we’ll break down...
How Pet Insurance Works
