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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...
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 Dogs Get the Flu? Canine Influenza Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Yes — dogs can get the flu. Canine influenza (CIV) is a contagious respiratory infection that spreads among dogs and causes symptoms that look familiar: persistent coughing, runny nose, fever, and fatigue. It's caused by two influenza A strains adapted...
Dog Tips
Nausea in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and When to Call the Vet
Dogs can't tell you they feel sick — but they show it. Lip licking, excessive drooling, repeated swallowing, and eating grass are all signs that your dog is feeling nauseous. Nausea isn't a diagnosis; it's a symptom of many different underlying...
Health
Respiratory Illnesses in Dogs: Common Conditions, Symptoms, and Treatment
Respiratory illnesses in dogs cover a wide range — from kennel cough, a highly contagious but usually mild condition, to pneumonia and tracheal collapse, which can be serious and require prompt veterinary care. Understanding the most common respiratory...
Health
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?
Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is essentially a cat cold — an infection of the nose, throat, and sinuses that causes sneezing, congestion, and eye discharge. Most cases are caused by one of two viruses, and while mild infections typically...
Health
Arthritis in Dogs: Signs, Treatment, and Pain Relief Options
Arthritis — specifically osteoarthritis — is one of the most common health conditions dogs face. According to VCA Animal Hospitals¹, at least 20% of dogs over one year old are affected, and the rate climbs to about 80% in dogs over eight years old. It...
Health
Pet Life Insurance: Coverage Options and Benefits
Pet life insurance and pet health insurance are two different products that serve very different purposes. Pet life insurance pays a predetermined benefit after a pet passes away; pet health insurance covers eligible veterinary costs while the pet is...
Why Pet Insurance?
Stomatitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Stomatitis is a painful inflammation of the mouth's soft tissues — gums, tongue, inner lips, and sometimes the back of the throat. In cats, it can make eating, grooming, and day-to-day comfort a real struggle. The exact cause isn't fully understood,...
Health
UTI in Cats: Signs, Causes, and When to See a Vet
If your cat is straining at the litter box, urinating outside of it, or producing bloody urine, your first thought might be a urinary tract infection. But here's something many pet parents don't know: true bacterial UTIs are actually uncommon in cats....
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