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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?
What Does Pet Insurance 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?
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 Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Submit a Pet Insurance Claim With Spot To submit a pet insurance claim with Spot, log into the Member Center, select your pet, upload your itemized invoice, and submit. Standard claims are processed in 5-7 business days, while preventive care...
Can Dogs Eat Bread? Safety Guide for Pet Parents
Yes, dogs can eat plain, fully baked bread in small amounts. However, bread provides no real nutritional benefit and certain types — including raw dough, garlic bread, raisin bread, and bread containing xylitol — can be dangerous. Here’s what pet...
Dog Tips
What’s In A Pet Emergency Kit?
How To Create A Pet Emergency Kit Emergency response teams recommend keeping pet information and a pet emergency kit at-the-ready in case of the unexpected. Be it natural disasters, pandemics, or other life surprises, make sure your pet is ready to...
Pet Safety
Lost Pet Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Scammers Targeting Dog Owners
Losing a dog is every pet parent’s nightmare. Scammers exploit your desperation by targeting worried pet owners through fake animal control calls, phony “found your pet” messages, and fraudulent pet detective services. These scammers typically demand...
Lifestyle
Why Growth Isn’t Always Comfortable for Dogs
Every dog owner has felt this before: You introduce a new challenge. Your dog looks uncertain at first. And you panic. You worry that you’ve pushed too far. But what if, instead of removing them from the moment, you showed them that they’re capable...
Dog Tips
Protecting Your Furry Friend: The Vital Importance of Pet Vaccinations
As pet parents, it's our responsibility to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. One of the most important ways to help ensure our pets health is by getting them vaccinated. Vaccinations protect our pets from potentially life-threatening diseases...
Pet Safety
Does Pet Insurance Cover Spaying and Neutering? A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re a first-time dog parent, you probably have a few questions about spaying and neutering. And a common one is "Does pet insurance cover spaying and neutering?" Deciding to spay or neuter your pup is an important choice, and the cost can be a...
Puppy Tips
How Much Does a Bengal Cat Cost in 2025? A Complete Ownership Guide
Is a Bengal Cat Right for Your Home? Before focusing on price, it’s important to understand what living with a Bengal cat is actually like. Bengals are striking cats known for their spotted coats and energetic personalities. Weighing between 8 and 10...
Cat Tips
Questions to Consider When Buying Pet Insurance: Our Complete Shopping Guide
When buying pet insurance, consider asking these 10 essential questions: What does the policy cover? Are pre-existing conditions excluded? What are the deductible and reimbursement options? Are there breed or age restrictions? Can I use any...
How Pet Insurance Works
20 Safety Tips for Your Pet That You Need to Know
You love your pet more than you ever thought you could. Perhaps you even love them more than you love some people! Since your pet is such a loyal, important friend to you, you want to know everything you can about keeping them safe and secure. Here,...
Pet Safety
