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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%...
Ear Mites in Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are tiny parasitic mites that live in the ear canal and are one of the most common causes of ear problems in cats. They feed on ear wax and skin oils, causing intense itching, frequent head shaking, and a dark discharge...
Health
Pet Safety Tips: Camping and Vet Visits
Camping with a dog and keeping up with routine veterinary care are two situations where preparation can make a significant difference. Camping can expose pets to wildlife, parasites, and terrain risks that might not exist at home. Veterinary visits can...
Lifestyle
Types of Ticks in Dogs: Common Species, Risks, and Tick Paralysis
Ticks are external parasites that attach to dogs and feed on their blood, and different species carry different risks. Some transmit Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever; others can inject a neurotoxin that causes tick paralysis — a rapidly...
Health
Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and What Pet Insurance Can Help Cover
Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in dogs, accounting for 15–20% of all new canine cancer cases¹. It affects the lymphatic system and can develop in several distinct forms, but treatment — typically chemotherapy — can cost several...
Health
Lethargy in Cats: Causes, Warning Signs, and When to See a Vet
Cats typically sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day under normal circumstances, which can make it difficult to distinguish healthy rest from concerning lethargy. A lethargic cat is not simply tired — it remains dull, unresponsive, or withdrawn even when...
Health
What Color are Maine Coon Cats?
Maine Coon cats come in more than 80 recognized color variations, spanning five main categories: solid, tabby, smoke and shaded, parti-color, and bicolor. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)¹ accepts Maine Coons in nearly every traditional feline...
Breed Tips
Metronidazole (Flagyl) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage
Metronidazole — commonly prescribed under the brand name Flagyl — is one of the most frequently used medications in veterinary practice for gastrointestinal conditions, parasitic infections, and certain bacterial diseases.1 If your veterinarian has...
Health
Kidney Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment, and Prognosis
Kidney disease is one of the most common serious health conditions in dogs, particularly those over seven years old. The kidneys filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance and electrolytes, and help produce red blood cells. When they lose...
Health
Light Gums in Dogs: What Pale or White Gums Mean and When to Act
Light, pale, or white gums in dogs are a warning sign — not a condition to wait and watch at home. Healthy dog gums should be a moist, bubblegum pink. When gums appear lighter than normal, it typically indicates that not enough blood or oxygen is...
Health
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