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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%...
Does Pet Insurance Cover TPLO Surgery?
Dogs are not exactly Olympic athletes when it comes to grace. If you observe a dog’s knees from the side, you’ll see that it’s constantly at an angle of around 110 degrees. Because of this bending, the ACL inside the knee joint is always under tension...
Coverage
100+ Unique Cat Names
Not everyone wants to use a common or popular name for their new feline friend, and that’s completely okay! If you’re looking for a unique name for your new cat, it’s great to think outside of the box to come up with a good option. Fortunately for you,...
Cat Tips
100+ Calico Cat Names
If you were an Indian, tri-color would mean a patriotic symbol for you, but for the rest of the world, tri-color is what a Calico Cat is. With their striking patches of orange, black, and white, they are like the living Picasso paintings of the cat...
Cat Tips
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
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