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Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care? Your Complete Guide (2025)
Is Dental Care Typically Covered by Pet Insurance? Some pet insurance providers offer coverage for certain types of dental care. For providers who offer dental coverage, it can vary depending on the policy. Some providers may only cover certain...
Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Dog: Tips for a Smooth Trip
Many people assume that traveling with dogs is incredibly difficult - if not downright impossible - but don’t want to leave their pooch home alone. However, traveling with your pets can be an extremely rewarding and fun experience for everyone. You...
Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables? The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Healthy Veggies for Your Pup
While dogs are primarily carnivores, incorporating dog-friendly vegetables into their diet can offer a wealth of health benefits. But with so many vegetables out there, it's natural to wonder, "Can dogs eat vegetables of all kinds?" or "Which...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
The Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance? Pets are beloved members of our families. They bring joy and companionship, and we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly, and...
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...
Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
As the trope goes, dogs are [hu]man’s best friend, so we’re not surprised you want to adopt a pooch pal. Before you bring your new dog home, there are a few ways to prepare for their arrival and your new life as a pet parent. First, we congratulate you...
The Basics of Fostering a Dog or Cat: What Everyone Should Know
Why Fostering a Dog or Cat Matters If you’ve been thinking about fostering a pet—whether it’s a playful pup or a senior cat—you’re already taking the first step toward making a real difference. Fostering a dog or cat provides a safe, temporary home for...
Lifestyle
Do All Vets Take Pet Insurance? What Pet Parents Need to Know
Although the concept of pet insurance is similar to human health insurance, prospective policyholders should be aware of a few key differences, including the use of networks. Spot Pet Insurance and most other pet health insurance providers don’t...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pre-Existing Conditions & Pet Insurance: What You Should Know
Pet insurance companies consider a pre-existing condition any disease or symptom noted in your pet’s medical records before their insurance plan enrollment. Although some providers, including Spot Pet Insurance, distinguish between curable and...
Why Pet Insurance?
Pet Insurance Waiting Periods: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding pet insurance waiting periods can be crucial when choosing the right policy for your pet. This comprehensive guide will help break down everything you need to know about waiting periods, their impact on coverage, and how to navigate them....
Why Pet Insurance?
Can I Change My Pet's Insurance Policy?
When it comes to pet insurance, there are many options out there. You may have thought that an accident-only plan would be the best option at the time since your pet seemed quite healthy, then later realized that you wish you purchased a plan that...
Why Pet Insurance?
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Cleaning?
Pet insurance base plans do not cover dental cleanings, but can be covered under preventive care coverage. This can typically be added to a base plan for an extra fee. If you're wondering whether a preventive care add-on is worth it for you and your...
Coverage
Löwchen: What to Know Before Bringing Home the “Little Lion Dog”
Löwchen Breed Characteristics The Löwchen, also known as the “Little Lion Dog,” is a compact and sturdy breed. Adults typically weigh between 12 to 18 pounds and stand about 12 to 14 inches tall1. With a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, they make...
Puppy Tips
How Much is Pet Insurance a Month?
Considering pet insurance? It's a monthly expense that can feel like a necessary safety net or, let's be honest, a budget battle against your streaming services! If you're still on the fence about buying a plan, perhaps even weighing it against finally...
Pet Insurance Costs
Pet Insurance for Older Pets
When it comes to pet insurance for older dogs, you may have many questions like ‘Can you even get insurance for an older dog?’, ‘Is it even worth it?’ ‘Will it cover their ever-growing list of "quirks" (like selective hearing when you call them...
Why Pet Insurance?
