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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Can Pet Insurance Help 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?
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...
Why and How to Get Your Pet Microchipped
Microchipping is one of the most effective things you can do to help protect a lost pet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association¹, microchipped dogs are returned home at more than double the rate of dogs without chips. The procedure...
Pet Safety
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
For most pet parents, pet insurance is worth it when the cost of an unexpected illness or injury would be difficult to absorb out of pocket. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)², dog parents spend an average of $598 per...
Why Pet Insurance?
What Is Multi-Pet Insurance and How Does It Work?
Multi-pet insurance means insuring each pet under its own individual policy — not a single plan that covers all animals collectively. Each policy is independently underwritten based on that pet’s species, age, breed, and health history, with its own...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pre-Existing Conditions in Pet Insurance: What You Should Know
A pre-existing condition is any illness, injury, or symptom your pet had before your policy’s start date — or that developed during the waiting period. Most pet insurance policies exclude these conditions from coverage. But that doesn’t mean your pet...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance for Senior Pets is a Wise Investment
Pet insurance for senior pets can be worth it — if enrolled before age-related conditions develop. Senior pets face significantly higher risks of cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, and heart disease as they age. Because coverage applies only to...
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Cat Insurance Worth It? An Honest Look at the Costs and Coverage
For most cat parents, yes. A single serious illness or emergency visit can cost far more than a full year of premiums. Cat insurance is typically affordable — if an unexpected vet bill would put you in a tough spot financially, coverage is likely worth...
Vet Costs
Does Pet Insurance Cover Neutering?
Standard pet insurance does not cover neutering or spaying. These are elective, scheduled procedures — planned well in advance, not sudden emergencies — so they fall outside the structure of accident and illness coverage. However, some pet insurance...
Coverage
How Much Does a Vet Checkup Cost?
Routine vet checkups cost $70–$174 for dogs and $53–$124 for cats, according to CareCredit¹. Costs vary by location, the services included in the visit, and whether additional testing is needed. Dog parents spend an average of $598 per year on...
Why Pet Insurance?
Do All Vets Take Pet Insurance? What Pet Parents Need to Know
Yes — any licensed vet in the U.S. or Canada works with pet insurance. Pet insurance is reimbursement-based: you pay your vet directly after each visit, then file a claim to get reimbursed for covered expenses. There’s no network of approved providers...
How Pet Insurance Works
