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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%...
How Much Does a Dachshund Cost? Price, Monthly Costs, and Health Expenses
A Dachshund typically costs $1,200 to $3,500 from a breeder, or $150 to $650 to adopt.¹ After that, plan on roughly $155 to $855 or more per month for food, grooming, vet care, and other basics. The biggest wild card is back health, since IVDD surgery...
Breed Tips
What Is a Female Cat Called? Molly, Queen, and Dam Explained
A female cat is called a molly or a queen. A spayed female cat is usually called a molly, while an unspayed female who can still have kittens is called a queen. Breeders also use "dam" for a mother cat in a pedigree, and male cats are called toms. What...
Cat Tips
Open Enrollment Pet Insurance: Can You Enroll Any Time of Year?
Yes, you can typically sign up for pet insurance any time of year. Pet insurance you buy on your own isn't tied to an open enrollment window. If your employer offers pet insurance as a benefit, though, open enrollment is when you'll usually see it, and...
How Pet Insurance Works
Puppy Biting: What’s Normal & What’s Not
If you recently brought a puppy home, you’re probably dealing with an overabundance of teeny bite marks on your legs or arms. This can make the puppy raising stage a frustrating and stressful process, but fret not, we’re here to offer some strategies...
Dog Tips
Why is My Rescue Dog Behave Differently After a Few Weeks?
Have you recently noticed your rescue dog behaving differently than when you first brought them home? Our dogs' emotions and behaviors can certainly fluctuate over time. Here's what's likely going on. Comfort vs. Behavior It's no secret that the common...
Dog Tips
What are the Most Expensive Dog Breeds?
The most expensive dog breeds to buy include the Tibetan Mastiff, Samoyed, Azawakh, Chow Chow, and Dogo Argentino, with purchase prices from reputable breeders commonly running $1,500 to $10,000 or more¹. Rarity, extensive health testing, and small...
Breed Tips
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
Cats lick their pet parents for a mix of overlapping reasons rooted in feline biology: affection carried over from kitten-mother grooming, scent-based bonding, a taste for salty skin, and sometimes attention-seeking. According to VCA Animal Hospitals¹,...
Cat Tips
Why Does My Dog Lick Everything? Decoding Your Dog's Licking Behavior
Dogs lick floors, furniture, and fabric for a mix of ordinary and medical reasons: taste and texture, boredom, self-soothing, and — sometimes — nausea, gastrointestinal disease, or a nutrient shortfall. The American Kennel Club¹ notes occasional...
Dog Tips
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...
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