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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%...
Best Dogs for Seniors: Breeds That Make Great Companions for Older Adults
Quick Glance Best size Small to medium — easier to manage, lift if needed, and transport. Key traits to look for Calm temperament, low-to-moderate exercise needs, adaptable, and affectionate. Grooming consideration Low-shedding or easy-care coats...
Lifestyle
Best Pet Insurance in New Jersey
The best pet insurance in New Jersey for 2026 depends on your individual needs and preferences. Ideally, it should offer customizable accident and illness coverage, transparent claim processes, and protections that align with the New Jersey Pet...
Local Insurance Insights
What Is a Mutt? Everything You Need to Know About Mixed-Breed Dogs
Quick Glance Definition A dog with two or more breeds in its ancestry — also called a mixed-breed or crossbreed. How common Mixed-breed dogs make up the majority of the US dog population. Health Often benefit from hybrid vigor — broader genetic...
Dog Tips
Best Pet Insurance for Golden Retrievers 2026
The best pet insurance for Golden Retrievers in 2026 depends on your individual needs and preferences. Ideally, it’s an accident and illness plan with broad coverage for hereditary and chronic conditions like cancer and orthopedic conditions, a...
Breed Tips
Pet Insurance for Rescue Dogs and Cats: Coverage Options
Pet insurance for rescue dogs and cats works the same way it does for any other cat or dog — you pay a monthly (or annual) premium, file claims after vet visits, and get reimbursed for eligible costs — but there are two things to keep in mind for...
Coverage
Can Dogs Get Cavities? Signs, Prevention, and What to Expect at the Vet
Quick Glance Do dogs get cavities? Yes — though less commonly than humans. Periodontal disease is more prevalent.1 How common? Cavities affect roughly 5% of dogs; over 80% of dogs show signs of periodontal disease by age 3.1 Key symptoms Brown/black...
Dog Tips
Teddy Bear Dogs: What They Are, Popular Breeds, and What to Expect
Quick Glance What they are Small dogs with soft, rounded features resembling stuffed animals — not one specific breed. Most popular types Shichon (Bichon Frise x Shih Tzu), Poochon (Poodle x Bichon), Maltipoo (Maltese x Poodle), Schnoodle (Schnauzer x...
Breed Tips
Ticks on Dogs: Signs, Risks, and What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Quick Glance What they are External parasites that feed on blood and can transmit serious diseases Peak season Spring through fall — but active year-round in warm climates Key diseases Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted...
Health
Can Cats Be Service Animals?
Quick Glance Are cats service animals? No — under the ADA, only dogs (and miniature horses in limited cases) qualify as service animals.[1] Can cats be ESAs? Yes — cats can be registered as emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act.[2] Legal...
Cat Tips
