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Dog Tips
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%...
Why is My Rescue Dog Behave Differently After a Few Weeks?
Have you recently noticed your rescue dog behaving differently than when you first brought them home? Our dogs' emotions and behaviors can certainly fluctuate over time. Here's what's likely going on. Comfort vs. Behavior It's no secret that the common...
Dog Tips
What are the Most Expensive Dog Breeds?
The most expensive dog breeds to buy include the Tibetan Mastiff, Samoyed, Azawakh, Chow Chow, and Dogo Argentino, with purchase prices from reputable breeders commonly running $1,500 to $10,000 or more¹. Rarity, extensive health testing, and small...
Breed Tips
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
Cats lick their pet parents for a mix of overlapping reasons rooted in feline biology: affection carried over from kitten-mother grooming, scent-based bonding, a taste for salty skin, and sometimes attention-seeking. According to VCA Animal Hospitals¹,...
Cat Tips
Why Does My Dog Lick Everything? Decoding Your Dog's Licking Behavior
Dogs lick floors, furniture, and fabric for a mix of ordinary and medical reasons: taste and texture, boredom, self-soothing, and — sometimes — nausea, gastrointestinal disease, or a nutrient shortfall. The American Kennel Club¹ notes occasional...
Dog Tips
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
Why Does My Dog Lick Me? Dogs lick their pet parents for a handful of overlapping reasons: affection, attention-seeking, taste, and an instinct carried over from their wolf ancestors. According to the American Kennel Club¹, licking is mostly a normal...
Dog Tips
Modern Pet Parenthood: What 3,600 Survey Responses Reveal About Money, Love, and Limits
Pets have become woven into nearly every major decision people make—where they live, who they date, how they plan for retirement, and how far they’re willing to go with emerging technology. A new survey of 3,600 pet parents puts numbers behind that...
Lifestyle
Pets Are Reshaping Housing Decisions
For many Americans, choosing a home is no longer just about price, square footage, commute time, or neighborhood. Pets are increasingly part of the equation, influencing which properties people consider, what compromises they are willing to make, and...
Lifestyle
The Financial Reality of Modern Pet Parenthood
For many Americans, financial planning isn’t only about their own future. Their pets are part of the equation, too. The costs associated with caring for a pet have always factored into household budgets, from food and routine veterinary visits to...
Lifestyle
The Pressure to Be the “Perfect” Pet Parent
Pet parenting has expanded far beyond the basics of food, shelter, exercise, and veterinary care. Scroll through social media and you might encounter fresh-food meal prep, elaborate birthday parties, pet-friendly vacations, luxury boarding facilities,...
Lifestyle
