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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...
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...
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
