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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%...
Pets Are Reshaping Housing Decisions
For many Americans, choosing a home is no longer just about price, square footage, commute time, or neighborhood. Pets are increasingly part of the equation, influencing which properties people consider, what compromises they are willing to make, and...
Lifestyle
The Financial Reality of Modern Pet Parenthood
For many Americans, financial planning isn’t only about their own future. Their pets are part of the equation, too. The costs associated with caring for a pet have always factored into household budgets, from food and routine veterinary visits to...
Lifestyle
The Pressure to Be the “Perfect” Pet Parent
Pet parenting has expanded far beyond the basics of food, shelter, exercise, and veterinary care. Scroll through social media and you might encounter fresh-food meal prep, elaborate birthday parties, pet-friendly vacations, luxury boarding facilities,...
Lifestyle
Modern Pet Parenthood: What 3,600 Survey Responses Reveal About Money, Love, and Limits
Pets have become woven into nearly every major decision people make—where they live, who they date, how they plan for retirement, and how far they’re willing to go with emerging technology. A new survey of 3,600 pet parents puts numbers behind that...
Lifestyle
Pets in Dating and Relationships: When Compatibility Comes With Four Legs
Dating compatibility can come down to values, lifestyles, finances, and plans for the future. But for people with pets, there may be another important relationship test: how well a potential partner fits into life with their pet. According to a recent...
Lifestyle
How Much Does Siamese Cat Insurance Cost in 2026?
Siamese cat pet insurance costs generally track close to the national average for cats. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026 data), though your actual premium depends on...
Pet Insurance Costs
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?
Free and Low-Cost Vet Care for Seniors: 2026 Guide
Senior citizens on fixed incomes can sometimes access free and low-cost veterinary care through programs like Meals on Wheels America, The Pet Fund, and RedRover Relief, as well as low-cost clinics through humane societies and veterinary schools....
Why Pet Insurance?
Persian Cat Pet Insurance Cost: What Affects Your Premium
Persian cat pet insurance costs typically run above the national average for cats. The national average monthly premium for cat accident-and-illness coverage is $23, according to Insurify¹ (May 2026 data), while breed-specific rate data from...
Pet Insurance Costs
