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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
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?
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...
Can Cats Eat Nectarines?
Cats are quite notorious for their unpredictable food choices. And this can often have you puzzled about what is safe to feed your cats. While many fruits and veggies are safe for cats, can they enjoy exotic fruits? Can cats eat nectarines? Let’s find...
Cat Tips
Cat Age Chart: Understanding Your Feline's Life Stages
Cats age differently than humans, and understanding their life stages helps ensure we provide optimal care as they journey from playful kittens to wise seniors. A cat age chart offers a useful tool for translating cat years into approximate human...
Cat Tips
Are Shock Collars Bad for Dogs?
Imagine if you got a small shock every time you reached for a cookie. Not only would your snacking habits change dramatically, but you'd probably develop a serious distrust of kitchen appliances. (the only way you’ll stay away from those carbs and...
Dog Tips
Why Do House Cats Sleep So Much?
You would have seen your cat chasing a toy mouse with the speed of a tiny cheetah, and then in the next minute, snoozing in a sunbeam like a furry little loaf of bread. It’s like cats have perfected the art of napping. There’s a reason it’s called a...
Cat Tips
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
Here’s a step-by-step guide that explains how to clean a dog’s ears – Step 1 – Supplies Get a vet-approved, good-quality ear-cleaning solution followed by cotton balls or gauze and a towel. Step 2 – Get Seated Make your dog sit in front of you between...
Dog Tips
Can You Do Yoga with Dogs?
One of the many great gifts from India to the world – Yoga, has been seen to cure the deadliest of illnesses like cancers in humans. The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Yug, ' meaning to join or unite. Yoga, hence, means the unification of...
Dog Tips
Can You Spray Perfume on Dogs? How Safe Is It?
When it comes to pampering our pets, the sky's the limit—gourmet treats, designer accessories, and now even luxury perfumes just for dogs. With Dolce & Gabbana recently launching a line of canine fragrances, you might be wondering: "Is it safe to spray...
Dog Tips
Why Do Dogs Bury Bones in the Backyard?
We get why you’re asking this question. Your dog would have received a delicious bone as a treat. He gives it a good sniff, his tail wagging furiously, and then, instead of settling down to gnaw on it, he runs off to the garden. With a quick glance...
Dog Tips
What is a Reactive Dog? How to Know If Your Dog is Reactive
A reactive dog can be best explained with an example. Imagine this – You’re walking in the park with your dog on a beautiful sunny day. Birds are chirping, kids are playing, and everything seems perfect…almost. Just then you see a beautiful lady...
Dog Tips
