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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%...
How Much to Feed a Cat
Cats are notorious for begging their owners for food as soon as they can see the bottom of their food bowl. Although it may be tempting to give in to their sweet pleas, doing so regularly can lead to overfeeding. When you feed your cat too much, it can...
Cat Tips
What to Know About Your Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs are becoming increasingly popular in today's world, and for a good reason. These amazing animals can help provide a variety of benefits to people in need, from helping children learn to read to providing comfort and support to individuals...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Yogurt?
Cats usually aren’t quite the beggars that dogs tend to be when it comes to human foods, but certain things we eat seem to tickle their fancy. Yogurt is often one of those foods. As soon as the sound of a yogurt lid peeling back rings through the...
Cat Tips
Why Do Dogs Dig Holes in the Backyard?
We guess this is what must have happened with you – It was a nice Sunday afternoon. You were done with all the household chores and then finally decided to work on your garden. You spent half an hour looking for all the equipment and then the moment...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Salmon?
Next to shrimp, salmon is one of America’s favorite fish to eat. It’s one of the healthiest foods there are; fatty fish is loaded with nutrients that help fight diseases. There are several different species of salmon found in the Atlantic, where the...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Almonds? A Comprehensive Guide to Almond Safety for Dogs
Many of us enjoy almonds as a healthy snack, but can dogs eat almonds too? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. While almonds aren't inherently toxic to dogs, they pose various risks and offer little nutritional value for our canine...
Dog Tips
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
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...
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