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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%...
Pet Insurance with Wellness Coverage: What Spot Preventive Care Offers
Pet insurance with wellness coverage extends standard accident and illness protection to include routine veterinary care — annual exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, and other preventive services that most base policies exclude. A wellness add-on...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance Alternatives: Savings, Wellness Plans & More
If you’re exploring ways to manage veterinary costs, pet insurance is often the first option that comes up—but it’s not the only one. Many pet parents are looking for alternatives that offer more flexibility, fewer restrictions, or better alignment...
Why Pet Insurance?
Bengal Cat Insurance: Coverage, Costs, and Health Considerations
Bengal cat insurance costs vary depending on your coverage level, deductible, and location—similar to other purebred cats. Because Bengals are predisposed to genetic conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)² and progressive retinal atrophy,...
Cat Insurance Insights
Puppy and Kitten Vaccination Schedule: When to Get Core Vaccines
Puppies need their first vaccines at 6 to 8 weeks old, with boosters every three to four weeks until they're about 16 weeks old. Kittens follow a nearly identical timeline. These early vaccines matter because puppies and kittens lose the temporary...
Pet Safety
Is Pet Insurance Tax Deductible?
Pet insurance is generally not tax deductible for household pets. The IRS classifies pet insurance premiums as personal expenses, similar to food, grooming, or routine veterinary care. However, pet parents with certified service animals or...
Why Pet Insurance?
Multi-Dog Household Management and Insurance Tips
Adding a second dog to your household brings twice the joy—and twice the responsibility. Whether you're a DINKWAD household (Dual Income, No Kids, With A Dog) looking to expand your pack or simply ready for more canine companionship, understanding both...
Lifestyle
Does Cat Insurance Cover FIV?
Can Cat Insurance Help Cover FIV? Yes, cat insurance can typically help cover Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) treatment costs—with one important condition. Your cat must not have FIV at enrollment or contract it during the waiting period. If...
Cat Insurance Insights
The Return-to-Office Debate Has a New Stakeholder: Pets
As companies across the United States continue to push for a return to the office, a new factor is emerging in employees’ career decisions: the health and care of their pets. According to a recent survey, 2026 Pet Parent Perspective, commissioned by...
Vet Costs
DIY Pet Care on the Rise: When Veterinary Costs Are Out of Reach
A recent survey, 2026 Pet Parent Perspective, conducted by Spot Pet Insurance of over 4,000 pet parents across the United States, uncovers a concerning trend: the financial burden of veterinary care is driving some pet parents to take matters into...
Vet Costs
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