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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%...
How Does Pet Insurance Work?
Pet insurance helps reimburse pet parents for covered veterinary expenses from unexpected accidents and illnesses. You pay the vet directly, submit a claim with documentation, and receive reimbursement based on your plan’s terms. Most plans help cover...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Dog Training Tools Are Misunderstood
If you’ve been navigating the dog training industry recently, you’ve likely been presented with different approaches, tools, and methodologies. It can be confusing to say the least. After all, we just want what’s right for our dogs. But what is right?...
Dog Tips
Should Dogs Be Allowed on the Couch?
If you’ve been on social media long enough, you’ve likely come across conflicting viewpoints on dogs and access to furniture in the home. Some say it’s a bad idea to let dogs on furniture, and others scoff at the thought of their dogs not being able to...
Dog Tips
Dental Disease in Dogs: Periodontal Disease Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
Dental disease is the most common health condition diagnosed in adult dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), approximately 80% of dogs show signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old.1 The most...
Health
Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws? Causes and When to See a Vet
Occasional paw licking is normal grooming behavior. Persistent, repeated licking — especially if it’s disrupting your dog’s rest, leaving brown staining on the fur, or causing skin damage — is a signal that something else is going on. The most common...
Dog Tips
Dog Allergy Symptoms, Home Remedies, and Treatment Options
Dog allergies are one of the most common chronic conditions in veterinary practice — and one of the most frustrating to manage. Symptoms can keep returning, the right approach depends on the allergy type, and relief often requires combining home care...
Health
Pneumonia in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
What Is Pneumonia in Dogs? Types and Causes Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the lung tissue — specifically the small air sacs (alveoli) — that interferes with normal oxygen exchange. According to VCA Animal Hospitals¹, the most common types in...
Health
Vetmedin for Dogs: Uses, How It Works, Side Effects, and Coverage
Vetmedin (pimobendan) is one of the most important medications in veterinary cardiology. If your dog has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) or an early-stage heart condition that predisposes them to CHF, Vetmedin is likely part of — or...
Health
How to Make a Dog Throw Up: When to Call First and What Vets Recommend
If your dog just ate something potentially toxic, the next steps are crucial. Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 before attempting to make your dog vomit. Some situations require immediate emergency care...
Dog Tips
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