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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...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim With Spot To submit a pet insurance claim with Spot, log into the Member Center, select your pet, upload your itemized invoice, and submit. Standard claims are processed in 5-7 business days, while preventive care...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance?
Pets are beloved members of our families. They bring joy and companionship, and we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly, and veterinary care can be expensive. That's where pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
Pet insurance is an increasingly popular way for pet parents to help protect their furry companions' health and well-being. Like health insurance for humans, pet insurance can help cover the eligible costs of unexpected medical expenses, giving pet...
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?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It? Learn More About Protecting Your Pet
Pet insurance is a topic that sparks much debate among pet owners. Some see it as an unnecessary expense, while others swear by it. With the cost of veterinary care increasing, more pet owners are considering whether or not pet insurance is worthwhile....
How Much Does A Lhasa Apso Cost In 2025
Lhasa Apso Characteristics With a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, the Lhasa Apso is a small, non-sporting dog, weighing approximately 12 to 18 lbs. and measuring around 10 to 11 inches tall. These dogs are well-known for their beautiful, long, and...
Breed Tips
Taking a Preventive Approach: How Dog Supplements Support Long-Term Wellness
If your beloved dog is feeling under the weather, you wouldn’t hesitate to take them to the vet. But what about when they’re feeling fine? While it might seem surprising, the best time to think about pet wellness is when your pup is perfectly healthy....
Dog Tips
Emergency Room Vet Visits: What to Know Before You Go
Taking your sick or injured pet to an emergency room for a vet visit is terrifying for several reasons. You may even wonder if your pet is sick and having a true emergency in the first place. Coupled with fear about the prognosis, treatment options,...
Pet Safety
How To Know If You’re Ready For A Second Pet
This blog includes data from a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Spot Pet Insurance from November 16 to November 18, 2021, with a panel of 2,000 American cat and dog owners revealed that 44 percent of pet parents get a second pet as a companion...
Lifestyle
Can Cats Eat Pistachios?
A member of the cashew family, the pistachio is a plant native to Central Asia, with its origins dating back to 6750 BCE.1 Introduced to Europe by the Romans, these nuts later made their way to the United States, Iran, and Turkey, emerging as the top...
Cat Tips
Is Cat Insurance Worth It?
One of the unfortunate realities of owning a cat or any other kind of pet is that they may eventually run into a costly health issue. Pet insurance coverage plans help pet parents cover eligible vet costs associated with cat accidents, illnesses, and...
Vet Costs
How Much Does an Azawakh Cost in 2025?
Characteristics of an Azawakh Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 44 – 55 lbs. Adult height: 23 – 29 in. Origin – Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso The Azawakh got its name from the Azawakh Valley region in West Africa where the breed first...
Breed Tips
Kittenhood Insight 2: Consider Raising Two Kittens
It Might Be A Whole Lot Easier Than Just One While you’ll often hear that cats are independent and prefer to live solitary lives, nothing could be further from the truth. Cats engage in social bonding, often coming together to groom, play, and rest....
Kitten Tips
How Long Do Cats Grow and When Do They Stop Growing?
If you’re a pet parent to a new kitten, you’re in for a treat. Kittens are adorable and tons of fun, although they might get a bit overwhelming at times. Since they’re learning as they grow, they can be more playful and explore more than an adult cat....
Cat Tips
